Your current live public IP address is:
An IP address is a number that identifies a device on the internet. It is kind of like a postal address for online communication between computers. Most internet users do not pay attention to the 'address' but it can be used successfully with malicious intent.
Your IP address is like your online address. It can reveal your location and other details to websites and attackers. For example, the info below is visible to any site you visit:
This is just scratching the surface but it hopefully provides some guidance on how threat actors start building a profile around a person, entity or device online.
Knowing your IP address can allow cyber criminals to:
DDoS Attack - A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to flood a website, server or network with traffic from multiple sources until the internet is no longer accessible to the user. Impersonation - Impersonation involves creating fake profiles, using similar usernames and crafting convincing messages meant to fool others for illegal purposes. Sell IP Address - A threat actor may sell your IP addresses on the dark web for profit. Hack Your Device - If a hacker has your IP address, they can scan your ports to find open ones on your device or network to find vulnerabilities and gain access.Continue Reading
To protect your IP address and privacy:
Update the Firewall - Software vulnerabilities can expose your IP address to hackers and cyber criminals. Update your firewall and router regularly to get the latest security patches and change the password from the default. Disable WebRTC (if enabled) - WebRTC enables real-time audio, video and data communication between web browsers and other applications. However, WebRTC can leak your IP address, even with a VPN. Prevent IP address exposure by disabling WebRTC in your browser settings. Be careful on Social Media - Don not click on suspicious links, especially in emails or on social media. Malicious links can direct you to websites that collect your IP address and other sensitive information. Only share personal information with trusted sources that you can verify. Educate Yourself - Learn about common online threats and cyber security best practices. Knowing the potential risks will help you protect your private data.Reading the advice on this website is a great start! In summary, you can best keep your IP address safe by changing your privacy settings, updating your devices and not sharing personal information online. A VPN can also help you hide your IP address and will provide you with the most private way to use the web.Continue Reading
This is a basic indicator of password strength looking at several data indicators, such as length, character type and complexity. It is a rough guide and should NOT be used as verification for real use specific password strength.
The descriptors it assigns are defined as;
Weak - this can be cracked in seconds;
Medium - this would take days to weeks of targeted attack to breach; and
Strong - which would typically take many years to break.
This should not be a daunting task and it is good to recall that this test is just a guide. If, however, it prompts one to update an account passwords, then that is great. A win for privacy and cyber safety!
How much better to find out your password is weak on this site, as opposed to receiving a notification that you've been hacked and your data is gone or encrypted!
Important: No data is saved, collected or stored while using this password check utility and/or test.
Stay secure out there.