I got phished, any tips?

[TywinLannister]

Had a typical YouTube argument and I accidentally clicked on a phishing link. He claims to have my IP and threatened to report comments from my history (8 years of history) to my alleged ISP. I honestly don’t know what he’s reporting as I can’t remember every YouTube comment I’ve made.

 

any ideas on what I should do? Should I call my ISP? If so what do I say?

[Jurrunio]

If you didnt download anything from that link, then just close and ignore it.

[TywinLannister]

1 minute ago, Jurrunio said:

If you didnt download anything from that link, then just close and ignore it.

Problem is he use a what I’ve heard some people call “a drive by” link. Basically a faked page that you load up but may be redirected to a different page, being completely oblivious to it. So I’m not sure what has happened 

[captain_to_fire]

As long as you didn’t gave away sensitive information like social security number, credit card info, etc, you’re good to go. Just to be sure, update your anti-virus program and run a full system scan. 

[tikker]

Your IP is not a really secret anyway, so unless you downloaded something, installed something or entered sensitive information of some kind you're most likely fine, since a firewall is probably in place on your router. Run an anti-virus and anti-malware scan for peace of mind.

[TywinLannister]

1 hour ago, hey_yo_ said:

As long as you didn’t gave away sensitive information like social security number, credit card info, etc, you’re good to go. Just to be sure, update your anti-virus program and run a full system scan. 

Still though he managed to guess my ISP, so I’m not sure what he knows. I went into full lockdown, changed emails linked to (in this case, YouTube) and so fourth. 

 

1 hour ago, tikker said:

Your IP is not a really secret anyway, so unless you downloaded something, installed something or entered sensitive information of some kind you're most likely fine, since a firewall is probably in place on your router. Run an anti-virus and anti-malware scan for peace of mind.

I did, I even got a VPN (though if he has it, it kind of defeats the purpose).

 

basically, he claims to have doxxed me. If this is true, what should I do aside from locking down all of my accounts security?

[captain_to_fire]

52 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

Still though he managed to guess my ISP, so I’m not sure what he knows. I went into full lockdown, changed emails linked to (in this case, YouTube) and so fourth. 

Your IP address is not private. In fact, the moderators of the forum can see your IP address as well as the email address you used to sign up. Did you use a VPN before or after?

[tikker]

35 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

Still though he managed to guess my ISP, so I’m not sure what he knows. I went into full lockdown, changed emails linked to (in this case, YouTube) and so fourth. 

Once you have the IP it's seconds to figure out which ISP it handed it out. Getting IP's from YT comments isn't that easy though AFAIK. So maybe it was just a lucky guess on the ISP part?

Also, from what I know only you (and Google presumably) can see your comment history.

34 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

I did, I even got a VPN (though if he has it, it kind of defeats the purpose).

 

basically, he claims to have doxxed me. If this is true, what should I do aside from locking down all of my accounts security?

He can claim all he wants. I mean, come on - it's the YT comment section... Furthermore, why would your ISP be interested in or even do something with the information that you called someone a dick 5 years ago (not saying you did, just a random example).

 

My opinion: if you haven't given out any sensitive information through that link and malware/virus scans either showed nothing or fixed the problems, you're probably fine. Change your passwords if that makes you feel better and be done with it. Unless he has it out for you specifically, there's not much he can/will do with your IP.

[TywinLannister]

23 minutes ago, tikker said:

Once you have the IP it's seconds to figure out which ISP it handed it out. Getting IP's from YT comments isn't that easy though AFAIK. So maybe it was just a lucky guess on the ISP part?

Also, from what I know only you (and Google presumably) can see your comment history.

He can claim all he wants. I mean, come on - it's the YT comment section... Furthermore, why would your ISP be interested in or even do something with the information that you called someone a dick 5 years ago (not saying you did, just a random example).

 

My opinion: if you haven't given out any sensitive information through that link and malware/virus scans either showed nothing or fixed the problems, you're probably fine. Change your passwords if that makes you feel better and be done with it. Unless he has it out for you specifically, there's not much he can/will do with your IP.

I’m mostly concerned because he’s reporting my YouTube Comments as terrorism... like really....

i believe he’s adding the terrorism part as a way to create a false flag, though. Like swatting.

 

see what he did was put a link down, and me unwittingly decided to click it and boom, it was a guised link which he would had used to get my IP. Idk, he’s making vague threats but I’ve gotta take everything with a grain of salt.

 

i should also add that he “screenshotted” them.

[Jurrunio]

28 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

I’m mostly concerned because he’s reporting my YouTube Comments as terrorism... like really....

i believe he’s adding the terrorism part as a way to create a false flag, though. Like swatting.

 

see what he did was put a link down, and me unwittingly decided to click it and boom, it was a guised link which he would had used to get my IP. Idk, he’s making vague threats but I’ve gotta take everything with a grain of salt.

 

i should also add that he “screenshotted” them.

Hahaha, I got some FBI saying I googled illegal content such as copyrighted videos and have history of surfing the dark web. They also claimed my IP address and even all the data in my PC, saying they will use all these to charge me of some crimes I've never heard of.

 

Didnt give a shit about them, and FBI never showed up. I havent run any system scans with anti virus, even.

[tikker]

2 hours ago, TywinLannister said:

I’m mostly concerned because he’s reporting my YouTube Comments as terrorism... like really....

i believe he’s adding the terrorism part as a way to create a false flag, though. Like swatting.

 

see what he did was put a link down, and me unwittingly decided to click it and boom, it was a guised link which he would had used to get my IP. Idk, he’s making vague threats but I’ve gotta take everything with a grain of salt.

 

i should also add that he “screenshotted” them.

And as pointed out before, your IP is nothing private or secret. Making ungrounded reports about terrorism won't get him anywhere and could get him in more trouble than you I'd presume.Even if he reported anything, if the ISP would even take time to look at some random person's YT comments, they'll see there's nothing to worry about.

You stepped on the toes of an internet warrior and he isn't happy with it. So what?

[TywinLannister]

7 hours ago, Jurrunio said:

Hahaha, I got some FBI saying I googled illegal content such as copyrighted videos and have history of surfing the dark web. They also claimed my IP address and even all the data in my PC, saying they will use all these to charge me of some crimes I've never heard of.

 

Didnt give a shit about them, and FBI never showed up. I havent run any system scans with anti virus, even.

True, but he reckons he’s got some dirt. Again he could be speaking out of his arse, but if he can truly find my comments like he claims, idk what he found ? 

Though, should I ask my ISP to change my IP in case he does have it?

[TywinLannister]

10 hours ago, tikker said:

And as pointed out before, your IP is nothing private or secret. Making ungrounded reports about terrorism won't get him anywhere and could get him in more trouble than you I'd presume.Even if he reported anything, if the ISP would even take time to look at some random person's YT comments, they'll see there's nothing to worry about.

You stepped on the toes of an internet warrior and he isn't happy with it. So what?

Fair point dude, though I’m thinking of getting my IP changed. Reckon it’s worth the time?

[Jurrunio]

9 hours ago, TywinLannister said:

True, but he reckons he’s got some dirt. Again he could be speaking out of his arse, but if he can truly find my comments like he claims, idk what he found ? 

Though, should I ask my ISP to change my IP in case he does have it?

You're more likely to have a dynamic IP address, which means it changes once in a while. No need to change your IP manually.

[TywinLannister]

1 hour ago, Jurrunio said:

You're more likely to have a dynamic IP address, which means it changes once in a while. No need to change your IP manually.

How often do Dynamic IPs generally change? (ISP irrelevant)

[Sir Asvald]

33 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

How often do Dynamic IPs generally change? (ISP irrelevant)

When the lease is up, It's Just like your PC. Getting an IP from your router. Once it's over it asks for a new one. 

[Jurrunio]

1 hour ago, TywinLannister said:

How often do Dynamic IPs generally change? (ISP irrelevant)

mostly 14 days, but sometimes the IP address can last more than 1 cycle. Try check your current IP and compare with what that guy said. If it's the same, disconnect the router for a short while, reconnect it and check again.

[williamcll]

or if you want to do it fast just call your ISP to change your address.

[TywinLannister]

Hey guys.

so basically I just disconnected the modem to reset the IPv4 address. It changed the IP address, which should render the last one useless to both the edges hacker and ISP? 

[tikker]

46 minutes ago, TywinLannister said:

Hey guys.

so basically I just disconnected the modem to reset the IPv4 address. It changed the IP address, which should render the last one useless to both the edges hacker and ISP? 

Yes the old one is useless now, in the sense that it doesn't point to you anymore.

[TywinLannister]

1 hour ago, tikker said:

Yes the old one is useless now, in the sense that it doesn't point to you anymore.

Sweet as. Thanks guys ??