It’s wild how much fearmongering there is about this. Like, sure, what someone can do with your ip address includes stuff like tracking your ISP or launching attacks, but most folks aren’t targets.
That said, if you’re into sketchy forums or gaming rivalries, a VPN (Mullvad’s solid) isn’t a bad idea. Also, check your router settings—default passwords are a bigger risk than your IP leaking.
That said, if you’re into sketchy forums or gaming rivalries, a VPN (Mullvad’s solid) isn’t a bad idea. Also, check your router settings—default passwords are a bigger risk than your IP leaking.