Someone found my public IP and threatened to DDoS me—should I be worried?
I was chatting with someone on a random video-chat site when they posted what appeared to be my public IP address and threatened to knock my internet offline…
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Someone found my public IP address and threatened to DDoS me—what should I do?
I was using a random video-chat website when another person posted what appeared to be my IP address and threatened to knock my internet offline with a DDoS…
Why Did My Reported Public IP Address Change and Then Revert?
I have a MacBook Air with Bitdefender installed, including its VPN component, although I do not actively connect to the VPN. When I start the computer, Bitdefender sometimes…
Could Someone in My Neighborhood Be Trying to Hack Me?
I've been having some strange issues with my computer lately, and I can't shake the feeling that someone from my neighborhood might be trying to hack me. A…
Why Does Google Keep Asking If I'm a Robot Every Time I Use Brave?
I've noticed a weird issue where Google keeps thinking I'm a robot almost every time I refresh the Brave browser on my iPhone 13 mini or even when…
Is It Safe to Connect My PC Directly to a 5G Modem?
My router broke down recently, and I can't get it fixed for a while. I'm curious if connecting my PC directly to my 5G modem would be a…
Can My Landlord Legally Monitor My WiFi Activity?
I'm renting an apartment where the WiFi is included in the rental deal. My landlord mentioned that he would be monitoring my internet activities regularly to ensure that…
What are the best free VPN options for Linux besides ProtonVPN?
I'm looking for a reliable, free VPN app for Linux. I've heard a lot about ProtonVPN, but I'm curious about other options out there. What do you recommend?
My Neighbor is Throttling My Internet and Hacking My Devices, What Can I Do?
Hi everyone, I'm in a really frustrating situation. For years now, my neighbor, who used to be a good friend, has been hacking into my phone and my…
Looking for a User-Friendly VPN for Secure Browsing
Hey everyone! I'm living in a really restrictive country where they limit my internet access and require me to submit personal documents to questionable companies just to surf…
Can someone really steal my IP address and commit cybercrimes with it?
I need some help here. There's this situation where my friend's coaching program claims they're tracking an individual who has leaked their material online. The problem is, my…
How Can I Bypass a Ban with a Proxy or VPN?
I'm looking for some guidance on how to get around a ban from a certain website. I've tried using a VPN, but it doesn't seem to be working…
Should I Be Worried About Someone Threatening Me With My IP Address?
Hey everyone, I've recently been threatened by someone on Snapchat who claims to have my IP address. They said they'll come to my house and do violent things…
Am I Safe After Visiting a Suspicious Website?
Hey everyone, I need some help figuring out if I'm safe after visiting the GMER website, which is supposed to be official for anti-rootkit tools. When I loaded…
Why is Google warning me about unusual traffic?
I've been experiencing some anxiety about Google giving me a notice saying "unusual traffic, please confirm this is you." I've been doing quite a bit of searching recently…
Why Do I Need to Bind a Torrent Client to a VPN, but Not My Browser?
I've been wondering why my browser works seamlessly with my VPN without needing to bind it, while I do have to bind my torrent client. Also, if I…