I'm really anxious right now because my abusive ex has been threatening me, claiming that he can hack into my devices. Lately, I've noticed some weird glitches, and he insists he knows my IP address. I'm scared and need to know—if someone has my IP address, can they actually spy on me? Can they control my phone remotely? I feel like I'm in a nightmare right now and I'm really worried about my safety. Please help me!
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If your ex had physical access to your computer, then he might have installed some software to monitor you. But if that’s not the case and your relationship was long-distance, then you should be fine. Just be cautious about giving out personal information online!
Don't worry too much! Generally, having someone's IP address just gives them a rough idea of your general location, but it won't let them access your device or spy on you. So, relax a bit! You’re not being watched just because he claims that he knows your IP.
But what if he knows my ISP? Can he still not see what I’m doing on my phone? I’m just scared that I’m being monitored.
No, they never had access to my computer in person. They said they found my IP from a Reddit post, so I’m not sure what to think.