So some guys were threatening me on fb, they got my ip and were saying they were basically gonna put viruses on my modem, this is not real is it? ahaha
No. Worst they'll do is DDoS your internet connection, which is equivalent to spamming refresh on your browser - it takes up all of your internet speed. If you're worried, you can change your IP address pretty easily. Use your computer's search function and type in 'cmd'. On the black window that pops up, type ipconfig /release Then ipconfig /renew This is assuming you're using Windows. Idk about Mac or Linux OSes
They're probably just some punks who think they're hot shit because they know what ip address means and probably didn't know what yours really was.
technically, it is possible with malicious firmware e.g. Millions of DSL modems hacked in Brazil, spread banking malware - Hacking News but yes, they totally are
a real hacker wouldnt threaten you, they would just do it silently lol these are just some kids talking shit. thats like calling someone to threaten them before you kill them.....
The only way they can take over your system remotely, is by tricking you into downloading a netbus/rat. Or they might spam you with a link that will have a malicious script. Just watch where you click and what you download.
In most cases this will not change your WAN IP address because of something called NAT (Network Address Translation). You are only changing your LAN IP address which people on the Internet cannot see or access anyway. It depends on the make/model of your modem and if you are using a router. Some modems have a router built in. I can explain more but I tried typing it all up and the post was just ridiculous.
Most ISPs recycle IP addresses on a first come first served basis of available addresses. So to change your IP, simply turn off your modem and leave it off for a reasonable amount of time. 10-15 minutes should do. When you turn on the modem again, somebody else have probably snagged your old IP, and you are given a new one.