About Computer Networking: Tracking Down the Originator of Threatening Emails

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking I regularly receive questions from people who are the victims of email threats. Spam is one thing, but when the messages get personal and attacking, this is just plain wrong. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to track down such individuals. Sometimes reporting the messages to the email providers involved is the best that can be done. Finding the IP Address of an Email Sender Internet emails are designed to carry the IP address of the computer from which the email was sent. This IP address is stored in an email header delivered to the recipient along with the message. Email headers can be thought of like envelopes for postal mail... they may or not contain a useful return address. See More About:  finding ip addresses  email headers  tracing spam Can IP Addresses Be Determined from MAC Addresses? A MAC address uniquely identifies a piece of network hardware, so it seems logical to think that MAC would be an easy way to track down people and computers. Well, it doesn't really work that way. See More About:  mac addresses  arp  internet protocol How to Disable GeoIP In Firefox Advertising your IP address to Web sites doesn't affect how it is used in emails, but for those Firefox users concerned with being tracked or targeted by their location, turning off GeoIP might make sense. Buying Used Home Automation Products ome automation can become an addictive hobby quickly. The more addictive it becomes, the more expensive it is. Buying used products can be a cost saving way to grow your home automation system. Wireless / Networking Ads Tracking Received Receipt Delivery Receipt Email Read Receipt Web Site Tracking Featured Articles How to Find a MAC Address Linksys E4200 - New High-End Wireless Router What Is CATV? DISCUSS: Internet Faxing from HP Printers Wireless/Networking Message Board Introduction to Computer Network Topologies   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement