Checking others IP

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by iwod, Jul 24, 2005.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. iwod

    iwod Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2004
    Posts:
    708
    This seems like a silly question to ask on a secuirty forum. But is it possible to check someone 's IP on a forum?

    With my limited knowledge i think it is "no" apart from you are a forum admin. But sometimes you see someone posting like "he" has double account and show both account points to same IP. Or somthing like "he" is from xxxxx. showing his IP points to which country... etc.

    How is that done?
     
  2. Bubba

    Bubba Updates Team

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2002
    Posts:
    11,271
    Speaking of Wilders only....your IP is not publicly known or displayed....and yes the Admin\s are the only one's privy to this address.

    As for other Forums....there are indeed Forums where ones IP is shown under their Avatar....or in the case of a Guest posters....in the general area where an Avatar would be.
     
  3. MikeBCda

    MikeBCda Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2004
    Posts:
    1,627
    Location:
    southern Ont. Canada
    It's possible, of course, that someone not too "swift" could put that info in their own sig or "From". But (as you've probably already seen with email addys) I'm sure one of the mods would quickly spot that and remove it, leaving a note that it's not a very brilliant thing to post.
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.