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What do hackers do with an IP address?
As soon as hackers get hold of an IP address that is currently assigned and online, the computer behind it is checked for security gaps. If security gaps are found, such as open ports, the hackers can carry out special attacks that allow them to gain short-term and limited access to the computer. In the next step, the hackers usually smuggle a Trojan horse or a backdoor program onto the computer, which allows them to continue to have permanent access to the computer even if the IP address changes.
Cybercriminals can use these methods to install malware on your devices, steal your data, and track your online activity without you knowing. They can also use your IP address to find out your email address and send you spam or phishing attacks.
Crippling your network with a DDoS attack Attackers can flood your network with traffic in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack if they know your IP address. This attack overwhelms your network and slows it down so much that you can't do or access anything online.
Impersonating you for illegal activities Cybercriminals go to incredible lengths to hide their own identities, including stealing and using other IP addresses. Authorities have the legal means to track you down through your IP address (for example, by requesting your information from your ISP) and track you down for the cybercriminals' illegal online activities.