What Are the Data That Identify Our PC and Others?

#1: IP

The IP is basically the unique and unrepeatable address or number that identifies a computer. We have 2 types of IPs: public and private.

Public IPs are provided by your internet provider. Private IPs are networks within your public IP. They are generally used for local networks such as your home or office network. Example: 192.168.x.x. These private IPs CAN be repeated.

To find your Public IP, go to your browser and type “what is my IP”.

To find your Private IP on a Mac, open the terminal and type “ifconfig”.

To find your Private IP on Windows, search for “CMD” and enter the command “ip config”.

For cybersecurity purposes, the public IP is essential or the one we look for.