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Can anyone pick up your IP Address?
on AIM
Replies: 14 — Last Post July 23, 2008 3:21am by pleaseremove
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I am wondering if the average person is able to identify using a Screen Name on AIM WHO's it is...

CAn people use the IP address to figure this out on their own? Or do they need help?

Is there a way to idenfity if it came from more than one screen name? from the same computer?

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i always wondered the same thing
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I believe AIM messages come from the user's IP address and not the AIM address.

So yes, with the right software, it's very possible.

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You'd need an IP address tracker or something like that  

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It's possible..


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So someone would actually have to PAY or buy sometihng like that?

Or really know what they're doing with computers?


Like the average person can't, correct?

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honestly, ips cant be tracked to your house, unless the fbi or gov gets involved. second, not many know what to do with an ip address.

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For one if you're engaging in any activity that is seen as a sneaky bit naughty you should be AT LEAST be on a proxy, not that they do anything under any close scrutiny. VPN's with people that are diehard privacy right's defenders (thepiratebay.org are launching a VPN service AFAIK)

But yeah. Ip's can be extremely misleading, don't worry about the typical I'VE GOT YOUR IP, IM GOING TO OWN YOUR PC threats.

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Quote: from RockerTori106 at 9:16 pm on July 21, 2008
You'd need an IP address tracker or something like that

they make those???

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Quote: from barnabas at 3:27 am on July 22, 2008
Quote: from RockerTori106 at 9:16 pm on July 21, 2008
You'd need an IP address tracker or something like that  

they make those???

Oh the sites i could link you that would have you wrapping your pc in bubblewrap.

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Quote: from mikeyp123 at 9:48 pm on July 21, 2008
Quote: from barnabas at 3:27 am on July 22, 2008
Quote: from RockerTori106 at 9:16 pm on July 21, 2008
You'd need an IP address tracker or something like that
 
 they make those???

Oh the sites i could link you that would have you wrapping your pc in bubblewrap.


I am such a techn00b. I totally have no clue about stuff like that. it always amazes me.

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Quote: from barnabas at 3:53 am on July 22, 2008
Quote: from mikeyp123 at 9:48 pm on July 21, 2008
Quote: from barnabas at 3:27 am on July 22, 2008
Quote: from RockerTori106 at 9:16 pm on July 21, 2008
You'd need an IP address tracker or something like that  

  they make those???
 

 Oh the sites i could link you that would have you wrapping your pc in bubblewrap.


I am such a techn00b. I totally have no clue about stuff like that. it always amazes me.

But yes, theres an abundance of software and exploits out there that can do literally anything with computer systems / hardware.
I mean even on the friendlier side, people cracking iphones within a week of them being released etc.
Fascinating stuff, hence why i'm going into Software Engineering.

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Yes, people can get your IP from an AIM chat. Yes, it is traceable and with the right software, they can trace you.

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I wish people would stop saying with the right software, the likes netstat and other standard commands can give you lists of connections your PC is currently holding.

These sorts of commands are available in all the major OS's.

As for being able to track location based on IP, you can track to the local exchange they are plugged into, which in this country is up to about 10 miles from the persons home normally.

To get any more detail you require the ISP's IP leasing records.

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