IP address, WIFI and emails
An Internet Protocol (IP) Address is a a unique numerical identifier assigned to a machine on a network. You can view you own your IP Address here.

VULNERABILITIES |
- 1.An IP address reveals your ISP (internet service provider)
- 2.If the abuser has your IP address, there is a possibility of being hacked
- 3.Many web sites will store and track activity coming from your IP address. They may use this information to customise ads according to your internet activity and your location.
ACTION |
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Local area wireless computer networking technology
VULNERABILITIES |
- 1.Easy to hack into Wi-Fi and gain access to devices, especially if using a public network (in a cafe or library)
- 2.Phishing is very easy on a public Wi-Fi connection. Untrusted public Wifi connections may be used for phishing (ie if the attacker controls the network the victim connects to).
ACTION |
- 1.Don’t join Wi-Fi networks that do not require a password.
- 2.Be careful of all WiFi networks that you do not control or explicitly trust.
- 3.Get a VPN (Virtual Private Network) - see References
Opening emails from your stalker
VULNERABILITIES |
- 1.Email add-ons/extensions
- 2.The abuser could send email impersonating other people
- 3.Spyware
- 4.Find My Phone apps
- 5.Tracking app
- 6.Could attach a bug to your device
ACTION |
- 1.Block their email address
- 2.Never open their emails
- 3.Never reply to their email, - this can give them information to track
- 4.Don’t trust the sender “name”: check the email address and be suspicious about strange emails
VULNERABILITIES |
Attachments can contain spyware or tracking software
ACTION |
Don’t open or download attachments you’re not expecting
VULNERABILITIES |
Links in emails can take you to websites that are also designed to download malware/phishing sites
ACTION |
Don’t click on links in emails if you can help it. See How to Check Emails for Fake Hyperlinks and How to Test a Suspicious Link Without Clicking It
VULNERABILITIES |
- 1.Tracking through account
- 2.Location settings show your location when you send an e-mail
ACTION |
- 1.Encrypt all emails, by using an encrypted email provider, such as Tutanota or mailvelope. For ease and simplicity we recommend Virtru.
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- 3.Use Thunderbird and select the OpenPGP option to encrypt your email. See encrypt your email with PGP.
High threat level: Get rid of your current account and set up a new one