I accidentally exposed my IP address, and I'm really worried. There's this guy who claimed he has it, and it mentioned something about Grabify. I did a bit of searching but I'm not sure if he's just messing with me. Can anyone help me understand the risks and what steps I should take?
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Sounds like you might have encountered a scammer. Your internet-facing IP isn’t private, and just knowing it doesn’t equate to being hacked. If they're requesting personal info, that's a bigger red flag. Maybe do a malware scan with something like Malwarebytes just in case, but don't stress too much!
Phew, that makes me feel better! I’ll definitely check my machine.