This article will explain how to migrate your geolocation implementation from IPinfo.io to IP2Location.io, providing step-by-step migration guide for a seamless transition. 1. Review the IP2Location.io Documentation to Gain an Understanding Before the migration, review the IP2Location API documentation to understand its capabilities and structure. For example, the API endpoint […]
Mobile Carrier – What is it and how it relates to geolocation
A mobile carrier, or sometimes also called mobile operator or wireless carrier, is a company that provides mobile network service to the end users. Typically, mobile carriers will own a cellular network infrastructure, which is necessary to provide services such as voice call, short message service or SMS, and internet […]
A Beginner’s Guide to ASN and Hands-On Lookup Tutorial
Introduction An ASN (Autonomous System Number) is like a unique ID for a network. It identifies a group of networks that are managed by a single organization, such as an internet service provider (ISP). Think of it as a network’s unique address. Here are some key aspects: Purpose of ASN […]
How to prevent cyber-attacks by IP geolocation
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated. Seems like almost every week you hear about data breaches at big organizations and companies getting hit by ransomware. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. IP Geolocation: How to Mitigate […]
What is a scanner and should I whitelist scanner?
What is a scanner? The scanner here does NOT refer to the electrical device that helps you to digitize any physical documents, images or objects. Instead, it means any kind of software that is used to scan for any vulnerabilities or system information. The main purpose of the scanner is […]
What is spammer IP address
A spammer IP address is an Internet Protocol (IP) address that is used to send unwanted, bulk emails, commonly known as spam. These IP addresses are often part of botnets or are used by malicious actors to flood inboxes with unwanted messages. Identifying and blocking these IP addresses is crucial […]
How to find someone’s IP Address
What Is an IP Address? An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique numerical identifier assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two main purposes: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the host […]
IP Geolocation Data Quality: Enhances Online Business
Geolocation IP services are widely used to determine the geographical location of an IP address. They play a crucial role in various applications such as targeted advertising, fraud detection, and content localization. However, the accuracy of geolocation data can significantly impact the quality of insights derived from it. In short, […]
IP geolocation capabilities: Myths and facts
What is IP Geolocation and how it works IP geolocation technology is a process used to obtain visitors’ geolocations through a combination of techniques that involve gathering and analyzing data associated with an IP address. Here’s a simplified overview of how it works: The process: Common myths and facts about […]
What is bot traffic and how to detect bot threats
Bot traffic refers to automated software applications, known as bots, that visit websites or use online services. Bots can be beneficial, like search engine crawlers or harmful, such as those used for scraping data or launching DDoS attacks. Businesses need to understand and detect bot traffic to protect their resources […]