darkSpyro

Since some people suspect they were hacked, how about a visible IP indicator like this?


(Note: IP is fictionalized, not my real IP.)

Runescape uses the same system (visible when you log on) and it may help to see if someone else is logging in your account.

Then in your profile is something like this:


(IP again, is fictionalized.)


I think this would clear any confusion that may arise when someone suspects they were hacked.

Good idea actualy...

Yeah, you're right. If that's doable, it's a great idea.
And I could see if my phone had an IP xD

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

Hell no.

i think its a good ideare

Maybe. But what about the fact that some I.P. will change over time or if they don't change, what people will do with this advantage?

better vertion only you and dark can see it caz if i go to ma mates and come on i dont want evryone screaming OMG YOU BEEN HACKED!!!

Quote: black dragon

Maybe. But what about the fact that some I.P. will change over time or if they don't change, what people will do with this advantage?

My IP changes over time, and this is where the "Your IP right now is" part for. This tells your IP right now so you'll know it changed.

good idea

Quote: DARK CINDER

better vertion only you and dark can see it caz if i go to ma mates and come on i dont want evryone screaming OMG YOU BEEN HACKED!!!

Well DUH it's going to be private! You can trace a person down to their street address just by using an IP.

^ well soorryyy

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Quote: Shrazer320

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

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Quote: Shrazer320

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

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Quote: Doppel

Quote: Shrazer320

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

O.O That's MY IP address...

Hey, maybe it changes for each person...


Oh, and Doppel? That IP you first posted up there is someone's actual IP. Someone from Tallahassee, FL.

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Quote: Doppel

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

O.O That's MY IP address...

Hey, maybe it changes for each person...

Thats the whole point... He was just explaning the basic Idea of what it would be like... Also... Thats the first time I've ever seen Shenzi freak out

Note that you and only you will be able to see your IP log, obviously.


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Quote: Doppel

Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

Oh, did you read the italicized note at the end? That Obama signpost generates it's message based on the IP of the viewer. I knew I was going to freak out someone using it.


Quote: Cloudtail4ever

Oh, and Doppel? That IP you first posted up there is someone's actual IP. Someone from Tallahassee, FL.

The IP address space is pretty crowded right now so I'm not going to be surprised if I make up an IP and it matches someone's.


EDIT: Here's the Bush Sign.

Oh. O-o Oops.

Yeah, stop that. T_T I don't want Bush knowing my stuff. XD

That's pretty cool! It knows I have Vista and I'm on Firefox, using Verison xD

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That's pretty cool! It knows I have Vista and I'm on Firefox, using Verison xD

Oo We're so alike.

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That's pretty cool! It knows I have Vista and I'm on Firefox, using Verison xD

Oo We're so alike.

Hehe >:3 Time for mah evil plan

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Note that you and only you will be able to see your IP log, obviously.


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Quote: Doppel

Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET MY IP ADDRESS?!

Oh, did you read the italicized note at the end? That Obama signpost generates it's message based on the IP of the viewer. I knew I was going to freak out someone using it.


Quote: Cloudtail4ever

Oh, and Doppel? That IP you first posted up there is someone's actual IP. Someone from Tallahassee, FL.

The IP address space is pretty crowded right now so I'm not going to be surprised if I make up an IP and it matches someone's.


EDIT: Here's the Bush Sign.

This images really tick me off for some odd reason.

Quote: Doppel

Quote: Shrazer320

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Good idea. Then we can help with finding hackers better.

The point of this is not that we find who's a hacker, but the point is that you'll know that your password may be compromised and change it before it's too late.




Note: This image is dynamically generated based on your IP, it does not reveal your ip to anyone else, not even me!

So thats my IP adress. 8D

Quote: dark52

Seems a bit overkill really. It's not that big of an issue and would just confuse a large portion of people on this site.

If you want security just use a decent password.

There are people that can hack and find out your password.

Wow, my IP adress chainged. O.o

Cynder_543's post has just pointed the confusion point of dark52's.

they will never get my pass

Which also highlights the point of, 'Never give out your password' and 'Make a strong password'.

I'd say this idea with the IP adress is really good

Quote: Doppel

EDIT: Here's the Bush Sign.

Random side note, but I tried that on my phone. Gave me my laptop's IP address and internet provider, but it said I was on a Mac O.o

lolz it said, that your phone runs on Mac? XD

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EDIT: Here's the Bush Sign.

Random side note, but I tried that on my phone. Gave me my laptop's IP address and internet provider, but it said I was on a Mac O.o

Thats odd... For me it says that I'm using Windows 7 but I'm using Vista...

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lolz it said, that your phone runs on Mac?

xD Yeah, it said: Your IP is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (x's there for placeholders), You are on a Mac using Safari, and your provider is AT&T!

But let me emphasize on a point here. Even though we can find the last IP we were logged into, What is the point in knowing? Even if so, do you really think it's possible to track the person who 'hacked' your account? I mean, to me, if I found out my dS account was logged in from Zimbabwe, what on earth can I do? Track the guy down and hit him with a shovel?

That Bush sign said I was using Firefox and Mac... but it got the IP Address wrong. Then again, I have two CPUs and two different wireless routers. Theoretically, that should mean I have four unique IP addresses, no? <.< >.>

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That Bush sign said I was using Firefox and Mac... but it got the IP Address wrong. Then again, I have two CPUs and two different wireless routers. Theoretically, that should mean I have four unique IP addresses, no? <.< >.>

No... You should have 1... The two routers are still connected to the same phone line... And having 2 CPU's shouldn't make a difference... I.P. adresses can occasionaly change, maybe thats why...

Quote: Ghakimx

Even though we can find the last IP we were logged into, What is the point in knowing?

The point in knowing is that your password is compromised and you'll need to change it.

I think it's too revealing. It's no different than having your address exposed, except this is your digital address. Pretty overboard, as dark52 said...

Quote: bmah

I think it's too revealing. It's no different than having your address exposed, except this is your digital address. Pretty overboard, as dark52 said...

Like I said a while back on this thread, your IP is only visible to yourself and no one else (except dark52).

That bush sign freaks me out! It's a spy!!! I knows everything!!!!!! jk

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Quote: bmah

I think it's too revealing. It's no different than having your address exposed, except this is your digital address. Pretty overboard, as dark52 said...

Like I said a while back on this thread, your IP is only visible to yourself and no one else (except dark52).

But it's potentially visible to others if you take a screenshot of the forums. People do that here and there for various reasons, and they may reveal their IPs inadvertantly.

Even though someone knowing someone else's IP may be dangerous, what can the person do with it? Or what can the member themselves do? Track down and hunt the person down?