What to do if someone steals your IP address.
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| Title: | What to do if someone steals your IP address. |
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| Authors: | SPECTOR, LINCOLN |
| Source: | PCWorld. May2015, Vol. 33 Issue 5, p149-150. 2p. |
| Subjects: | Internet protocols, Wireless Internet, Computer security, Computer hacking, Internet service providers |
| Abstract: | In this article the author offers tips on what to do if someone else is using a user's public Internet Protocol (IP) address. The author recommends to change the password of the Wi-Fi network and to tighten the router's security to prevent a neighbor from hacking into the network and using it without permission. The author also suggests for users to ask their Internet service provider (ISP) to provide them a new IP address to solve the said illegal activity. |
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| Abstract: | In this article the author offers tips on what to do if someone else is using a user's public Internet Protocol (IP) address. The author recommends to change the password of the Wi-Fi network and to tighten the router's security to prevent a neighbor from hacking into the network and using it without permission. The author also suggests for users to ask their Internet service provider (ISP) to provide them a new IP address to solve the said illegal activity. |
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| ISSN: | 07378939 |
