Getting all worked up over IP tracing

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Hi I was wondering if you can tell me something.... can I be blocked from someones web site if they have my ip? and how do they get it? and how much damage can they do with it? can I change it so I can go back on to their site and say HAHAHAHAHAHA... ? thank you

Sir how can i get someones IP?for hacking perpose
tell me guide me plz

Sir, I've read your article, it's kindda enlight me for that matter. Thank you. More Power.

Sir,
I am a private investigator and am currently working on a case involving identity theft. Someone at my client's workplace obtained her flash drive with her personal information and created a MySpace profile defaming her on that site. I need the IP from this individual's computer in order for the authorities to get involved. What would be the best way to go about getting that IP? My agency is Watchdog Investigations LLC. AZ Lic#1557059.
-Richard Mathewson

I believe it probably needs to be the other way around: I think you'll need the authorities to be involved before MySpace will give you the IP. Ultimately MySpace would be the place to get the information. Not being a lawyer, I can't speculate on what the requirements for that disclosure would actually be.

Richard Mathewson you have a lot of time on your hands....Can I get a pizza?

what does it mean if an ip address cannot be traced?

Hi:
I would like to know if someone can know your physical computer name while chating on gmail? I was chatting with a guy who identified my computer name which took me by surprise. So does that mean he hacked into my computer? And if he could tell the computer name, what other information could he have acquired? Could he have hacked in my gmail as well? This guys physical location was out of US somewhere in asia. Please kindly explain me all this. I would greatly appreciate your help.

Sincerely, kritins

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Depending on what email program you use, and probably a few other
things, your machine name may be included in email headers on the email
you send. Doing so is totally benign, and does not indicate a hack.

However, if you are not up to date with latest patches, if you are not
behind a firewall, and if you have other settings set improperly, of
course this same information could be the result of a hack. Make sure
you're configured properly for security. In this scenario being behind a
firewall is probably the most important.

This is also well worth reading:
http://ask-leo.com/internet_safety_how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe_on_the_internet.html

Leo
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Is it possible to track someone with just their IP address, and not have access to their computer? I was just informed that someone is aware of my online activity (nothing illegal, but certainly embarassing for some) but I have no idea how this information could have been obtained. This person has no idea where I live, much less have access to my computer. I thought maybe if they know what my IP address is, they could search to see what websites and such I have visited thru that IP address. Possible??

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