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tools to forge geo-location of IP address.
How simple is it for a malicious technically minded user to essentially 'forge' the IP address they used to submit a form on a company’s website, to show their geo-location as somewhere specific, even though they may be using an Internet connection elsewhere, even in a different country? What tools would they use so the IP in the logs for the form submission specifically looks like the user was based in a specific area, e.g. city. And how technically is that achieved? e.g. user in city B, uses a technique that shows the submission of a web form as an IP address based in city X.
Secondly, what other factors could affect the geo-location of the IP address shown in the logs, so it shows a location different to where the user was based when they submitted the form?
Thirdly, how accurate are the free "where is my IP location" tools online, or can someone recommend the most accurate way of associating an IP with a physical location?
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Most reputable VPN solutions allow you to set the server location.
What is the use case for such a feature out of interest, I can understand a user wanting to keep your location anonymous, but why would someone specifically want to show their location, for arguments sake in London, if they were actually based in Glasgow?
I wasnt entirely sure what the various "where is my IP location" sites are using to pinpoint a geo-location, a quick test of my own public IP (not behind a VPN) is inaccurate.
So if you know series x is definitely on Netflix and you can't see it, you'll have it solved in 3 seconds with an VPN solution, and no solution if you don't have a VPN.
If someone start now want to start a new ISP there is a Steep hill to climb for reputable addresses.
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