What is meant by getting ip logged?

252    Asked by AndreaBailey in SQL Server , Asked on Nov 15, 2022

I clicked a link on my phone that someone sent me. It contained an IP-logger. What information did they get from it? I'm scared because they have my IP, and god knows what other info. How bad is this and what should I do? What can they do with it?

Answered by Andrew Jenkins

Having your IP logged is not that a big deal as you may think. Every single site you visit (and every single subresource they load, like ads) gets your IP. All your IP says is what ISP you use, and what general part of the world you are probably located in. Especially if you are using a phone your IP changes often (e.g. as soon as you switch to a new cell tower) and you probably already have a new one. So there’s nothing you have to worry about someone knowing your IP. But still, visiting shady websites isn't without risk, it's just not directly related to IP logging.


What does IP logged mean? Comment IP logging means the IP address of the computer that was used to post a comment is displayed in the comment. The IP address is a number which partially identifies a computer posting to the Internet. When you comment on an entry, you will receive a warning notice if IP logging is turned on.



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