Is it possible to alter self ip address?

[The_Big_K]

CEans,

Could anyone here let me know if it is possible to alter our own IP address so as to 'appear' to be connected to the Internet from a different location (country)?

I hope my question is clear. I do NOT want techniques to do, just let me know if it is possible.

Case Study:

Evil hacker "A", physically located at location "x" alters his IP address so that he/she appears to be located at "y" to a person "B". "B" has denied access to to his blog to users from region "x", but since "A" appears to be from "y", A can break into "B"s blog.

Awaiting your responses.

[MaRo]

Yes, Big K.

[koli]

Originally Posted by MaRo

Yes, Big K.

I dont think so.
How can you manupulate destination system (without hacking) detect different IP other then the actual source.
Ofcourse some web proxys wud help, if thats what you are hinting on MaRo.

[The_Big_K]

I'm trying to find out if we can minimize hacking attempts by blocking IP from a particular destination.

But if altering IP address is possible, banning of IPs won't be of much use. Any hacker would alter his/her IP and still hack the target website.

MaRo - could you just briefly tell us how is it possible?

[crazyboy]

Originally Posted by The_Big_K

I'm trying to find out if we can minimize hacking attempts by blocking IP from a particular destination.

But if altering IP address is possible, banning of IPs won't be of much use. Any hacker would alter his/her IP and still hack the target website.

MaRo - could you just briefly tell us how is it possible?

Biggi - I don't have loads of knowledge of networking still I will try to answer your question.

Example:- Suppose I have a IP range 172.16.XXX.XXX, but whenever I will try to access any networks, my IP will be traced in the system by my proxy's IP. If I will use proxy in a proxy then I can fool the system. Say if I will use my proxy, which will use any free proxy of US then for any system logs it will appear as I am trying to access from US system.

Maro - Please confirm if I have a bit of correct knowledge in this mail.

-Crazy

[MaRo]

Yes, Proxy server that's redirecting to web proxy.

[cyberdyne]

hi ,
my friend it is defnitely possible and it is a head ache to detect it.The process is called IP spoofing and there are many tools to do it.
for more information c this link
IP Spoofing: An Introduction

[JonathanAinsley]

yes.
any computer data can be manipulated.

how easy is it?
i'm going to the spoofing link to find out

[crazyboy]

Originally Posted by cyberdyne

hi ,
my friend it is defnitely possible and it is a head ache to detect it.The process is called IP spoofing and there are many tools to do it.
for more information c this link
IP Spoofing: An Introduction

Cool stuff man.... Thanks!

-Crazy

[friendster7]

hey big_k we can change the IP address by using so many software.It converts the original IP address to Proxy address.