IP info Detective

Die Beschreibung von IP info Detective

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**This app is compatible with IPv4 internet connections only. IPv6 is currently not supported.**

In today's interconnected world, understanding your IP address and its status is crucial. Ever wondered about the origin of an IP address? Want to determine if an IP is flagged for suspicious activity? Let IP info Detective be your investigative tool. This app provides detailed reports about any IPv4 address, empowering you to make informed decisions based on the findings. It’s especially useful for quickly assessing the status of an IP address.

IP info Detective leverages publicly available IP blacklists, aggregating data to present it in an easily digestible format. This allows you to quickly determine if an IP address is listed on any of these lists. The use cases are varied. For example, if your router receives a 'dirty IP' after a reset, you can check its status before browsing. If you find your IP is mistakenly blacklisted, you can use the information to request removal. System administrators can scan their network range to identify potentially compromised machines with blacklisted IPs, prompting further investigation.

Information is sourced from reputable providers like I-Blocklist, Project Honey Pot, Spamhaus, and others, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Key Features:

- **Network Scanning:** Investigate an entire IP range or network for potentially compromised IPs.
- **Whois Search (Trial):** Access Whois information for IP addresses (trial version).
- **Lookup Tools:**
- Hostname and IP address lookup (results may vary based on your ISP's DNS).
- Traceroute, Ping, and Visual Traceroute (supports both IP addresses and hostnames).
- IP geolocation to pinpoint the physical location of an IP address.
- **QR scanner Integration:** Seamlessly transfer data (URLs, hostnames, or IPs) to IP info Detective from your computer using the QR scanner option in the Menu->Lookup dialog (use a QR code generator like 'Zint Barcode Generator' for Windows or Linux).
- **Voice Dictation:** Utilize Android's speech recognition to input IP addresses effortlessly.
- **Instant IP Check:** Quickly check your remote or local IP address with a single click.

Permissions Explained:

*photos/Media/Files*
- *modify or delete the contents of your USB storage*
- *test access to protected storage*
`android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - This permission is required by the Google maps Android API v2 to cache map tile data on your device's external storage. More details: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android/start?hl=fr#specify_permissions

*Other*
- *full network access*
- *view network connections*
`android.permission.INTERNET` - Used by the API to download map tiles from Google Maps servers and by IP info Detective for its core functionality.
`android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - Allows the API to check network connection status for data downloading.
These two permissions are essential for the Google Maps Android API v2 and the IP info Detective app.

- *read Google service configuration*
`com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - Grants the application access to Google web-based services.

Stay informed and protect your network! This app empowers you with the knowledge to maintain a secure online environment.

Yours, PI