What can a hacker do with your ip?

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  1. Posts : 13
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    What can a hacker do with your ip?


    Hi!, i was on skype earlier today, and this hacker was able to get my ip using skype resolver, and he threatened to hack me.

    1.I would like to know what a hacker can do if they have your public ip address?
    Like can they hack your accounts, edit your registry, view your files, etc

    2. i am currently using eset smart security, zonealarm firewall, and malwarebytes. I also have Windows firewall enable.
    Is that enough to protect me against the hacker?
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  2. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #2

    1. No.
    2. Sure.

    A script kiddie (only fake hackers, make threats of hacking) can do nothing with your IP. Even if they could, they would run afoul of your ISP as your IP belongs to your ISP not you.
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  3. Posts : 13
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    he can dos me right?
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  4. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
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    No. Invoking a DOS (Denial of Service) on you would in fact be a DOS on your ISP. That will not go over well for your script kiddie attacker.
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  5. Posts : 13
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    Thread Starter
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    So that means i should be safe with my antvirus protections and firewall.
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  6. Posts : 24,479
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       #6

    Just tell the guy you'll get him back on irc. See what he says.
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  7. Posts : 13
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    Britton30 said:
    Just tell the guy you'll get him back on irc. See what he says.
    why??????
    are u saying he can hack me?
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  8. Posts : 4,517
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #8

    Why would anyone tell you they were going to hack you ahead of time?
    Thats like calling up the bank and saying
    "Hi. I need some cash so Im on way down there right now to rob you." Then show up a bit later.

    It makes no sense.


    My guess is that the guy is making the threats hoping it will scare you nothing more. Real hackers don't go making threats or telling thier victims what to expect.
    They just get things done quietly.
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  9. Posts : 13
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    Thread Starter
       #9

    thanks guys
    its been like 2 weeks and nothing happened.
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  10. Posts : 126
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       #10

    What were you doing talking with a "hacker" anyway?
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