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Added information about using IPs to trace Network abuse, see also section, and external links section
IP addresses may be either ''static'' or ''dynamic''. Static IP addresses do not change, while dynamic IP addresses do. If a computer's dynamic IP address expires, the computer is assigned a new one.
IP addresses may be either ''static'' or ''dynamic''. Static IP addresses do not change, while dynamic IP addresses do. If a computer's dynamic IP address expires, the computer is assigned a new one.
IP addresses are often traced to service providers using WHOIS searches such as those provided by the five RIRs. WHOIS search results usually provide useful information for contacting the ISPs to report abuse.
==See also==
*[[Network abuse]]
*[[Open proxy]]
*[[Internet service provider]]
==External links==
[https://www.arin.net American Registry for Internet Numbers]
[http://www.ripe.net European Network Information Center]
[http://www.apnic.net Asia Pacific Network Information Center]
[http://www.afrinic.net African Network Information Center]
[http://www.lacnic.net Latin American/Carribean Network Information Center]
[[Category:Information technology]]
[[Category:Information technology]]