In this article, we’ll be using ip2location, Shodan and other tools to discuss IP geolocation and privacy. We’ll also do a quick walk through by showing you some suitable tools that you can easily use to determine information about systems as you browse the web. But first. Lets get a quick rundown on our subject material from Chat GPT or as we call it — the electronic brain.
INPUT: Give me a quick synopsis on IP Geo-location and explain why we might need to know this information.
OUTPUT: IP geolocation is the process of identifying the physical location of an internet-connected device by analyzing its IP address. Every device that is connected to the internet is assigned a unique IP address, which can be used to determine the approximate geographical location of the device.
We might need to know this information for various reasons. For example, businesses can use IP Geo-location to target their advertising to specific regions or countries. Law enforcement agencies can use IP Geo -location to track down cyber criminals or to locate missing persons. Website owners can use IP Geo-location to customize content based on the visitor’s location.
IP Geo-location can also be used to detect fraudulent activities such as identity theft, credit card fraud, and phishing attacks. By comparing the location of the device with the…
