For over two decades, Chris Parker has led the way in digital privacy and cybersecurity, helping millions protect their personal data. As the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, one of the most visited privacy sites, he’s empowered individuals to secure their online presence.
That curiosity led to the creation of
WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, originally built as a personal project to answer a common tech question. Over time, the site exploded in popularity, attracting millions of visitors per month and becoming a trusted resource for online security and anonymity.
As online tracking, data breaches, and surveillance grew more sophisticated, so did Chris’ commitment to helping people protect themselves. Through Privacy Crisis, he distills years of expertise into practical steps that anyone can use
to take control of their digital footprint.
Chris Parker’s expertise has helped millions worldwide, with his insights featured in top media outlets and cybersecurity discussions.
Born and raised in Southern California, Chris shows an early curiosity in learning new things and the makings of a future podcaster.
Growing up at the same time as the PC was born, Chris is excited by new technologies changing the world around him.
Chris launches “The Citidel” BBS (Bulletin Board System), allowing techies of the day to share data, news, and messages.
Chris jumps into the fray in the early days of e-commerce, building and launching an online store selling — you guessed it — Bibles at a discount!
Starts a free IP address lookup website, initially as a hobby, that helps people solve a common technical problem—finding their computer’s IP address.
Chris turns his house into a mini tech hub. Half-rack server setup, T1 line, fixed wireless – the works! Becomes the neighborhood’s top electricity consumer. (Sorry, environment!)
The internet discovers What Is My IP Address in growing numbers–we hit our 7-figure mark!
Faced an AdSense extortion attempt. Cybercriminals threatened to report What Is My IP Address to Google for fraud unless given half the ad revenue. This personal experience with cybercrime strengthened Chris’ resolve to advocate for online privacy and security.
Google starts answering ‘What is my IP’ directly in search results. Chris faces an existential threat to his business model and wonders, ‘Is this the end of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com?’
(Spoiler: It wasn’t.)
Site traffic explodes unexpectedly… from adult websites. Chris discovers WhatIsMyIPAddress.com is being iframed on questionable platforms while he’s traveling. Talk about an inconvenient tech emergency!
Attained 5 million monthly visitors from over 200 countries, solidifying What Is My IP Address’ position as a global go-to resource for cybersecurity and IP address information.
WhatIsMyIPAddress.com moves to a co-location facility. Chris’ electric bill plummets, and his neighbors stop wondering about the mysterious hum from next door.
A victim of the economic times, Chris loses his full-time job, giving him the chance (and motivation) to dedicate himself to WhatIsMyIPAddress.com.
Chris attends Affiliate Summit West. He learned some things and met some cool people– one of whom (Stephan Spencer, founder of Netconcepts) would become a long-term SEO and content creation partner he refers to his “secret weapon” in building site authority and diversifying revenue streams.
Chris is interviewed for a short segment on how to avoid romance scams, a growing topic for his own website’s content.
One year Chris and his wife made a sizeable increase in their charitable donations before they
had the revenue to justify this level of giving. By the end of the year, it was as if the universe
conspired to help them make it happen, because the business started taking off.
Charitable donations to faith-based organizations as well as privacy and cybersecurity non-profits such as EFF remain a priority for Chris and his wife.
Easy Prey Podcast explores scams, fraud, and manipulation, helping listeners spot red flags and stay protected. Hosted by Chris Parker, it features expert insights and real-life stories to keep you one step ahead of threats.
What started as a solution to a personal problem has become a global resource.
The website now attracts an impressive 13 million visits every month, solidifying its position as a leading platform for IP address information and online safety.
Chris takes on one of his biggest challenge yet: authoring a book PRIVACY CRISIS. This book tackles the pressing issues of data rights, privacy, and security in the digital age. It’s a call to action for individuals to protect themselves in a world where corporations and governments often fall short.
Discover the secrets to protecting your personal information in an increasingly digital world.
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