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Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 07:24 PM
is there a way to stop anyone from scanning my pc or finding out my IP or any information which could lead to me being traced sort of thing?
i think peer guardian sort of did this but the new version is crap..
Peer Guardian
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by ddunk on 07-14-2005 at 07:32 PM
If you're worried about your IP getting out, get off the internet. Whenever you download (including forum sigs and avs) the owner of the website can easily see your IP. Joining an IRC network like EFNet gives your IP (well, your host which can be used to find your IP) to anyone in the channel that you join. It's inevitable that people will find your IP. So have fun living behind a proxy.
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 07:42 PM
meh its more the not so police friendly downloads but if its talked about in a more general way i don't really break rules 
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by ShawnZ on 07-14-2005 at 07:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by may73alliance
meh its more the not so police friendly downloads but if its talked about in a more general way i don't really break rules
No one cares what you download anyway? :/
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 08:03 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Shawnz
quote:
Originally posted by may73alliance
meh its more the not so police friendly downloads but if its talked about in a more general way i don't really break rules
No one cares what you download anyway? :/
p2p's are illegal... you get thousands of pounds worht of fines if you are caught using them..
the music producers care... and i care about the fines.. so
plus the rules..
quote:it is illegal...
Originally posted by rules
# Illegal Content: You may not post illegal things or information about them. This includes, but is not limited to:
* warez, or other illegally distributed software.
* hacking tools.
* pornography or nudity not safe for children.
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by RaceProUK on 07-14-2005 at 08:11 PM
NAT router?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by ShawnZ on 07-14-2005 at 08:14 PM
quote:
Originally posted by may73alliance
quote:
Originally posted by Shawnz
quote:
Originally posted by may73alliance
meh its more the not so police friendly downloads but if its talked about in a more general way i don't really break rules
No one cares what you download anyway? :/
p2p's are illegal... you get thousands of pounds worht of fines if you are caught using them..
the music producers care... and i care about the fines.. so
plus the rules..
quote:it is illegal...
Originally posted by rules
# Illegal Content: You may not post illegal things or information about them. This includes, but is not limited to:
* warez, or other illegally distributed software.
* hacking tools.
* pornography or nudity not safe for children.
Lies
you'll never get caught with p2p unless your library is like 400gig :/ besides all the decent clients block riaa bots
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 08:15 PM
riaa?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by ShawnZ on 07-14-2005 at 08:16 PM
american thing.
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 08:17 PM
quote:so what about the u.k. thing? lol...
Originally posted by Shawnz
american thing.
i dont share any files when i do use a p2p... as to not get cuaght as a mass uploader etc... but just wanna know how i can be safer
ta
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by RaceProUK on 07-14-2005 at 08:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
NAT router?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 08:29 PM
quote:hmm right.... not to sure what one of those is...
Originally posted by raceprouk
quote:
Originally posted by raceprouk
NAT router?
* M73A clicks here
found sites with 'what nat routers are compatible with etc etc' but dont actually know what NAT stands for still
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by mwe99 on 07-14-2005 at 08:44 PM
NAT:
In computer networking, network address translation (NAT, also known as network masquerading or IP-masquerading) is a technique in which the source and/or destination addresses of IP packets are rewritten as they pass through a router or firewall. It is most commonly used to enable multiple hosts on a private network to access the Internet using a single public IP address. According to specifications, routers should not act in this way, but it is a convenient and widely-used technique. Noneth
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by M73A on 07-14-2005 at 08:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mwe99
NAT:
In computer networking, network address translation (NAT, also known as network masquerading or IP-masquerading) is a technique in which the source and/or destination addresses of IP packets are rewritten as they pass through a router or firewall. It is most commonly used to enable multiple hosts on a private network to access the Internet using a single public IP address. According to specifications, routers should not act in this way, but it is a convenient and widely-used technique. Noneth
oh ok, thanks for that! ermm, i hope my firewall does it, lol... im gonna play with the settings.. if not, oh well
thanks guys
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by segosa on 07-14-2005 at 09:01 PM
A router doesn't hide your IP, what the hell is the difference if you have one or not?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by RaceProUK on 07-15-2005 at 10:39 AM
quote:True - not sure why I mentioned it now.
Originally posted by Segosa
A router doesn't hide your IP, what the hell is the difference if you have one or not?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by -dt- on 07-15-2005 at 11:57 AM
quote:maby because it can hide details about your computer?
Originally posted by raceprouk
quote:True - not sure why I mentioned it now.
Originally posted by Segosa
A router doesn't hide your IP, what the hell is the difference if you have one or not?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by RaceProUK on 07-15-2005 at 12:35 PM
quote:I knew there was a reason somewhere...
Originally posted by -dt-
quote:maby because it can hide details about your computer?
Originally posted by raceprouk
quote:True - not sure why I mentioned it now.
Originally posted by Segosa
A router doesn't hide your IP, what the hell is the difference if you have one or not?
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by YottabyteWizard on 07-15-2005 at 02:40 PM
OMG, i was trusting my router 
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quote:
Originally posted by Shawnz
Lies you'll never get caught with p2p unless your library is like 400gig :/ besides all the decent clients block riaa bots
Yeah, they just focus on ppl that have they're computer ALWAYS dling, there are people that have over 300,000 MP3s on their computer
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by Eljay on 07-15-2005 at 02:50 PM
actually the riaa focus more on people uploading because if they get the main "sharers" then it means less can download
RE: Internet Security - Computer information hidden? by EvilSeph on 07-15-2005 at 03:03 PM
The only way the RIAA will catch you is if you download their fake files or are a big uploader. They do a sharer search and see how much stuff you're sharing, if it's a lot they take you to court. They can't prove that you've been downloading if they don't have access to see what's on your system (ie. sharing/uploading the files you downloaded).
PeerGuardian is a fight against the RIAA and such that blocks known RIAA agents from connecting to your PC and/or you from seeing them - in short, it's just an IP blocker.
If you're that paranoid, why are you posting on these forums? Big bad WDZ and Fishy can see your IP. When you visit msgplus.net, Patchou can see your IP if he so chooses. When you download Messenger Plus! the host can see your IP if they so choose to. And lots lots more.
Proxy farm for the win.