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IP: What We Can Learn from an IP Address

This video explains how to use an IP address to identify a possible location of an individual or to assess the authenticity of an email.

This video explains how to use an IP address to identify a possible location of an individual or to assess the authenticity of a possible phishing email.

In a previous video, we spoke about DNS leaks and how hackers can use your IP address to identify your location. A VPN can be used to mask your location. In this video, you will learn how to use an IP address to identify the location of the network user if they do not have a good VPN.

Over to you: Do you know what your IP address is and whether you use a VPN to mask your location? If you can, go find out and share your findings with your fellow learners in the comments section below.

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