How do I know if my IP address has been changed?
- Can you track a changed IP address?
- What happens if someone changes your IP address?
- Why did my IP address suddenly change?
- Does IP address change with reset?
Can you track a changed IP address?
While the IP address used to route Internet traffic to your computer it does not reveal your location. If someone was able to get your IP address they could learn a bit about your Internet service, such as which provider you use to connect to the Internet, but they really can't locate you, your home, or your office.
What happens if someone changes your IP address?
There are thousands of ports for every IP address, and a hacker who has your IP can try all of those ports to brute-force a connection, taking over your phone for example and stealing your information. If a criminal does get access to your device, they could also install malware on it, which could expose your IP.
Why did my IP address suddenly change?
Your DHCP lease time given to your IP address has expired. Your ISP changes their network infrastructure. Causing how IP addresses are assigned to change. ISP changes the center or router responsible for your address.
Does IP address change with reset?
Again, the common nature of DHCP is to assign the device same IP address each time it connects to the network, it's unlikely that you'll receive different address first time your restart your computer. If you restart a few times, you may get lucky and get a new IP address from your router.
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