A Survey on Geolocation on the Internet

IF 34.4 1区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI:10.1109/COMST.2024.3518398

Aviram Zilberman;Adi Offer;Bar Pincu;Yoni Glickshtein;Roi Kant;Oleg Brodt;Andikan Otung;Rami Puzis;Asaf Shabtai;Yuval Elovici

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In the interconnected world of the Internet, IP geolocation - identifying the geographic location of a device, user, or data source given their IP - plays an essential role in numerous applications and services. Over the years, IP geolocation technology has evolved, and it is now a cornerstone of the digital age. However, attaining accurate IP geolocation is not without its challenges. Our comprehensive survey explores IP geolocation, focusing on emerging challenges in security, data geolocation in the cloud, and coping with proxies and VPNs that are used to hide the real IP geolocation. These topics have gained prominence as organizations grapple with safeguarding the location of sensitive information, complying with data privacy regulations, and adapting to the dynamic digital landscape. By synthesizing research, analyzing industry practices, and exploring trends, we equip readers with a taxonomy and insights into the multifaceted world of geolocation and its vital role in shaping the digital future. This comprehensive survey not only enriches understanding of IP geolocation and its challenges but also provides a roadmap for future research, fostering increased awareness and the development of informed strategies for addressing the evolving landscape of geospatial security on the Internet.

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在互联的互联网世界中，IP地理定位——确定给定IP的设备、用户或数据源的地理位置——在许多应用程序和服务中起着至关重要的作用。多年来，IP地理定位技术不断发展，现在已成为数字时代的基石。然而，获得准确的IP地理位置并非没有挑战。我们的全面调查探讨了IP地理位置，重点关注安全方面的新挑战，云中的数据地理位置，以及用于隐藏真实IP地理位置的代理和vpn的处理。随着组织努力保护敏感信息的位置、遵守数据隐私法规以及适应动态数字环境，这些主题变得越来越突出。通过综合研究、分析行业实践和探索趋势，我们为读者提供了地理定位的分类和见解，以及它在塑造数字未来中的重要作用。这项全面的调查不仅丰富了对IP地理定位及其挑战的理解，而且为未来的研究提供了路线图，促进了对互联网地理空间安全不断发展的认识和知情战略的发展。

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IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS-TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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6 months

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