Different IP address and location

My Network details are showing a different IP address from what my VPN says is my address. Also on all my devices, it comes up that I am based in a different (Brent) location to where I actually am (Haringey). Have I been hacked?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 27, 2021 6:10 AM

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Owl-53

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Feb 27, 2021 6:56 AM in response to Sherrl

Agree with @ QuickTimeKirk

The VPN you are connected to, is taking your IP address of where you are and routing it though their Servers or Third Party Servers wherever they are located. That is why the Location you mention has moved from Brent to Haringey.

Feb 27, 2021 6:23 AM in response to Sherrl

Only by that junk VPN software.

Owl-53

Level 10

104,071 points

Feb 27, 2021 1:50 PM in response to Sherrl

No, your ISP IP address will be visible.

Feb 27, 2021 3:15 PM in response to Sherrl

Sherrl wrote:

It is the same when I am not using a VPN

Then your VPN is not working when you are using it.

Sherrl Author

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Feb 27, 2021 1:41 PM in response to Sherrl

It is the same when I am not using a VPN

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