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Using a proxy has its advantages as and in this article we are going to talk about how to use proxies, how they work, the best ones to use, and their disadvantages.
Proxies have been around for as long as the Internet. A proxy is best defined as a middle man that handles data and communications for another entity on their behalf. The most common type of proxy is in the form of an Internet website. You simply visit the website, enter your web address that you want to go to and you are away. Proxies work by acting as a middle man and handling data on your behalf, thus eliminating threats like viruses and Trojans. Not only this, but it also hides your identity from the outside world.
Every website you visit collects certain information about you. The information that is collected and how it is used varies. The most common information collected is your IP address, geographical location, Internet browser you are using, and you ISP. These are the basics of what is collected. With advancing technologies giving rise to ever more sophisticated way of collecting data about you, you will be surprised about what a simple visit to a website reveals.
So are these proxies safe you may ask? Which are the best ones to use?
The majority of proxies are safe. However, you should be aware that some people that run these sites act with malicious intent. They do not care about your privacy and are more concerned about disrupting it and your computer system. Always check forums, newsgroups etc and try to find out as much information about a proxy before using it.
There will be people that have used it who will have had either a positive or negative experience. You can use this to help reach a decision. You can also check the hosting provider of the proxy. If the hosting provider is reputable then the chances are that websites are safe and secure and pose no threat to you. If you do have a negative experience, contact the hosting provider and put in a complaint and they will take action.
Proxies exist all over the world and location, location, location is a key factor here. Firstly, you want to look at where the proxy is being hosted. Avoid places like North Korea, Iran for obvious reasons. Secondly, look at how much the country of where the website is being hosted respects your privacy.
If your proxy is hosted in the United States, for example, this may be a poor choice. Ideally, you want jurisdictions that have tight privacy laws in place to maximise protection on all fronts. Probably the best two in the world are Panama and Guatemala. Both countries have tight privacy and secrecy laws and make attractive options above the US, Canada and EU countries. Also, like I have said before, avoid places like North Korea, Iran and Nigeria.
If you surf behind a proxy that is hosted in these countries then you are asking for trouble and are likely to run into problems.
Proxies have been around for as long as the Internet. A proxy is best defined as a middle man that handles data and communications for another entity on their behalf. The most common type of proxy is in the form of an Internet website. You simply visit the website, enter your web address that you want to go to and you are away. Proxies work by acting as a middle man and handling data on your behalf, thus eliminating threats like viruses and Trojans. Not only this, but it also hides your identity from the outside world.
Every website you visit collects certain information about you. The information that is collected and how it is used varies. The most common information collected is your IP address, geographical location, Internet browser you are using, and you ISP. These are the basics of what is collected. With advancing technologies giving rise to ever more sophisticated way of collecting data about you, you will be surprised about what a simple visit to a website reveals.
So are these proxies safe you may ask? Which are the best ones to use?
The majority of proxies are safe. However, you should be aware that some people that run these sites act with malicious intent. They do not care about your privacy and are more concerned about disrupting it and your computer system. Always check forums, newsgroups etc and try to find out as much information about a proxy before using it.
There will be people that have used it who will have had either a positive or negative experience. You can use this to help reach a decision. You can also check the hosting provider of the proxy. If the hosting provider is reputable then the chances are that websites are safe and secure and pose no threat to you. If you do have a negative experience, contact the hosting provider and put in a complaint and they will take action.
Proxies exist all over the world and location, location, location is a key factor here. Firstly, you want to look at where the proxy is being hosted. Avoid places like North Korea, Iran for obvious reasons. Secondly, look at how much the country of where the website is being hosted respects your privacy.
If your proxy is hosted in the United States, for example, this may be a poor choice. Ideally, you want jurisdictions that have tight privacy laws in place to maximise protection on all fronts. Probably the best two in the world are Panama and Guatemala. Both countries have tight privacy and secrecy laws and make attractive options above the US, Canada and EU countries. Also, like I have said before, avoid places like North Korea, Iran and Nigeria.
If you surf behind a proxy that is hosted in these countries then you are asking for trouble and are likely to run into problems.
I’m not going to be very popular after publishing this article, but this is really a big problem and one that needs to be addressed very quickly before it grows into another digital snowball like spam and malware. IT departments spend a lot of time and money on network security. Restrictions are put into place, not only to protect corporate data, but also for the safety of everyone working on the corporate network.
However, network restrictions are not only for the corporate world, these restrictions are also present at schools and even in our homes. But what is the use of protecting your data and privacy if you constantly have to deal with cyber rats eating their way through your defences from the inside?
A proxy is often blocked as soon as the network administrator becomes aware of the fact that it is used to gain unauthorised access to websites and other networks. That’s the reason why people are constantly in search of brand new proxies and what scares me the most, is the rate at which these new proxies become available, it is so bad you can even regard it as another form of spam.
The sad reality however, is that the people who use these proxies, either do not know a thing about PC security, or they don’t give a damn about it. Browsing restricted sites via an illegal proxy exposes your computer to malware and hackers, putting the whole network at risk. Confidential and sensitive corporate information can easily be leaked and the privacy of every employee using the corporate network could be compromised due to the selfish acts of employees who can’t walk between the lines.
So you are not only putting your colleagues in a tight spot, your compromising your own security as well. The most popular reason for a proxy is to gain access to social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, Orkut or Twitter. Social networking sites are time and money wasters in terms of productivity, bandwidth and company resources. Instead of doing their jobs, people waste hours and hours of productivity during the day, by hanging out on social community sites.
To add insult to injury, they don’t use their own bandwidth to chill on these sites, they use company bandwidth, company computers and company printers to do what they should be doing after work. Kids browse these social communities instead of attending to their schoolwork, wasting their parents’s money, or the money of the taxpayer if the government funds the school. Speaking of the government, what about government workers?
Instead of delivering the services we pay for, they browse MySpace, Facebook, Orkut or Twitter with our tax money. (Some governments do not even have any network security to speak of, so they can access any site without the use of a proxy).
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against the use of social networking sites, but there is a time and place for everything and social networking sites do not have a place at the office or at school (unless you are the PR manager of the company maintaining the company profile on MySpace).
Before everyone starts to call me a party pooper, accusing me of taking the fun out of the office, think about this: If everyone spent more time on their job and less time on social networking sites during working hours, we will get a lot more work done and will therefore have plenty of time to hang out with friends and family on our favourite social networking sites.
Don’t be mad at your boss for limiting your Internet access, the fact that you are using a proxy to bypass Internet filters and other limitations imposed by your employer, already tells me that you can’t use the Internet responsibly. If you really need to use these sites, visit them after work or after school and if you don’t have a computer at home, use a friend’s computer or visit an Internet cafe.
It has to be mentioned though, that 3rd party proxies are not only used to access social networking sites, but they are also popular for **** surfing and the downloading of pirated software, music and movies.
These sites are far worse than social networking sites, because they do not only waste valuable man-hours, they are often loaded with nasty malware, a direct threat to the safety of everyone working on the network.
The bottom line is, companies invest a lot in computer security, computer labs at schools do their best to keep their networks safe and clean and parents invest in parental control software to keep their young ones from accessing harmful content on the Web. Still you get people who want to break down all these barriers, ignoring the damage they cause and the risks they create during this process. Bypassing the parental control software on the family computer can easily lead to a prohibited site where a sneaky rootkit finds its way into your system.
It may log a credit card number here and a password there and before your folks know what’s going on, they could be staring bankruptcy in the face. The same can happen at work or at school, your infected PC can cause a lot of problems for other people using the same network.
Do you want something like this on your conscience? Proxies may have their uses, but they should not be used to cross digital borders illegally. If you are not allowed to visit a specific site at work or at school, then there’s most likely a pretty good reason why you shouldn’t visit it. If you choose to visit prohibited sites without proper authorisation, you risk losing your job, getting suspended or even harsher network restrictions may be implemented.
I hope you find this information useful.
However, network restrictions are not only for the corporate world, these restrictions are also present at schools and even in our homes. But what is the use of protecting your data and privacy if you constantly have to deal with cyber rats eating their way through your defences from the inside?
A proxy is often blocked as soon as the network administrator becomes aware of the fact that it is used to gain unauthorised access to websites and other networks. That’s the reason why people are constantly in search of brand new proxies and what scares me the most, is the rate at which these new proxies become available, it is so bad you can even regard it as another form of spam.
The sad reality however, is that the people who use these proxies, either do not know a thing about PC security, or they don’t give a damn about it. Browsing restricted sites via an illegal proxy exposes your computer to malware and hackers, putting the whole network at risk. Confidential and sensitive corporate information can easily be leaked and the privacy of every employee using the corporate network could be compromised due to the selfish acts of employees who can’t walk between the lines.
So you are not only putting your colleagues in a tight spot, your compromising your own security as well. The most popular reason for a proxy is to gain access to social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, Orkut or Twitter. Social networking sites are time and money wasters in terms of productivity, bandwidth and company resources. Instead of doing their jobs, people waste hours and hours of productivity during the day, by hanging out on social community sites.
To add insult to injury, they don’t use their own bandwidth to chill on these sites, they use company bandwidth, company computers and company printers to do what they should be doing after work. Kids browse these social communities instead of attending to their schoolwork, wasting their parents’s money, or the money of the taxpayer if the government funds the school. Speaking of the government, what about government workers?
Instead of delivering the services we pay for, they browse MySpace, Facebook, Orkut or Twitter with our tax money. (Some governments do not even have any network security to speak of, so they can access any site without the use of a proxy).
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against the use of social networking sites, but there is a time and place for everything and social networking sites do not have a place at the office or at school (unless you are the PR manager of the company maintaining the company profile on MySpace).
Before everyone starts to call me a party pooper, accusing me of taking the fun out of the office, think about this: If everyone spent more time on their job and less time on social networking sites during working hours, we will get a lot more work done and will therefore have plenty of time to hang out with friends and family on our favourite social networking sites.
Don’t be mad at your boss for limiting your Internet access, the fact that you are using a proxy to bypass Internet filters and other limitations imposed by your employer, already tells me that you can’t use the Internet responsibly. If you really need to use these sites, visit them after work or after school and if you don’t have a computer at home, use a friend’s computer or visit an Internet cafe.
It has to be mentioned though, that 3rd party proxies are not only used to access social networking sites, but they are also popular for **** surfing and the downloading of pirated software, music and movies.
These sites are far worse than social networking sites, because they do not only waste valuable man-hours, they are often loaded with nasty malware, a direct threat to the safety of everyone working on the network.
The bottom line is, companies invest a lot in computer security, computer labs at schools do their best to keep their networks safe and clean and parents invest in parental control software to keep their young ones from accessing harmful content on the Web. Still you get people who want to break down all these barriers, ignoring the damage they cause and the risks they create during this process. Bypassing the parental control software on the family computer can easily lead to a prohibited site where a sneaky rootkit finds its way into your system.
It may log a credit card number here and a password there and before your folks know what’s going on, they could be staring bankruptcy in the face. The same can happen at work or at school, your infected PC can cause a lot of problems for other people using the same network.
Do you want something like this on your conscience? Proxies may have their uses, but they should not be used to cross digital borders illegally. If you are not allowed to visit a specific site at work or at school, then there’s most likely a pretty good reason why you shouldn’t visit it. If you choose to visit prohibited sites without proper authorisation, you risk losing your job, getting suspended or even harsher network restrictions may be implemented.
I hope you find this information useful.
The World Wide Web is always growing, and with ever more information being exchanged there inevitable exists more threats from things like fraud, information manipulation, identity theft, and virus attacks. Business and Internet users have always been aware of the dangers with the Internet, and thus have taken steps to protect themselves against malicious software and information stealing.
Also, a persons right to privacy are constantly under increased scrutiny because employers have the capability of monitoring emails, web browsing, and instant messaging conversations. A proxy site, the HTTP type, can be used by surfers to shield their online identity.
This happens by hiding their IP address so that they cannot be traced. Every device and computer connected to the Internet has a unique identifier called an IP address which enables accurate communication and identification across the World Wide Web. People that prey on Internet using can use their address to trace the persons browsing habits and allow them to obtain important information which should not be in other persons hands.
Employers will use the IP address of company computers, along with various other methods, to track employees Internet habits while at work. The debate of privacy comes into play here but the law will normally take the employers side here. Because of these issues, more and more people have turned to proxy surf HTTP proxies to enable them to protect their privacy in their surfing habits online.
HTTP proxies allow a person to surf the Internet anonymously, acting as a middle man between the users computer and the Internet. The user can visit any website they want to under the disguise of a anonymous IP address. A HTTP proxy can keep prying eyes off the Internet users web surfing habits. They also have the advantage of being compatible with any type of browser.
However, a HTTP proxy is not always secure and therefore have their disadvantages. Some are left open, either by poor management or just malicious intent. Open HTTP proxies can expose the user to problems like piracy attempts and manners of fraud.
A web based proxy is usually safer to use and can be neatly as efficient as HTTP proxies, but do have their drawbacks. A web proxy can be slow and can contain errors in the display information and cal also crash while the user is browsing. Some are better than others so research and experimentation is needed to find a reliable one that will cater for the users needs.
Proxy site networks is another option available to ensure that web browsing is secure, anonymous, and reliable, though they too have potential drawbacks in inter-networks administration, bandwidth issues, and availability. There is a growing demand for anonymous web browsing and it will only increase so more options are continuing to become available.
However, for every advance in anonymous web browsing, there is a counter advance in Internet espionage. Never assume that the Internet is an anonymous place because it is not. Only if you take certain steps disused in this article can you then minimize the likelihood of prying eyes and other problems.
Also, a persons right to privacy are constantly under increased scrutiny because employers have the capability of monitoring emails, web browsing, and instant messaging conversations. A proxy site, the HTTP type, can be used by surfers to shield their online identity.
This happens by hiding their IP address so that they cannot be traced. Every device and computer connected to the Internet has a unique identifier called an IP address which enables accurate communication and identification across the World Wide Web. People that prey on Internet using can use their address to trace the persons browsing habits and allow them to obtain important information which should not be in other persons hands.
Employers will use the IP address of company computers, along with various other methods, to track employees Internet habits while at work. The debate of privacy comes into play here but the law will normally take the employers side here. Because of these issues, more and more people have turned to proxy surf HTTP proxies to enable them to protect their privacy in their surfing habits online.
HTTP proxies allow a person to surf the Internet anonymously, acting as a middle man between the users computer and the Internet. The user can visit any website they want to under the disguise of a anonymous IP address. A HTTP proxy can keep prying eyes off the Internet users web surfing habits. They also have the advantage of being compatible with any type of browser.
However, a HTTP proxy is not always secure and therefore have their disadvantages. Some are left open, either by poor management or just malicious intent. Open HTTP proxies can expose the user to problems like piracy attempts and manners of fraud.
A web based proxy is usually safer to use and can be neatly as efficient as HTTP proxies, but do have their drawbacks. A web proxy can be slow and can contain errors in the display information and cal also crash while the user is browsing. Some are better than others so research and experimentation is needed to find a reliable one that will cater for the users needs.
Proxy site networks is another option available to ensure that web browsing is secure, anonymous, and reliable, though they too have potential drawbacks in inter-networks administration, bandwidth issues, and availability. There is a growing demand for anonymous web browsing and it will only increase so more options are continuing to become available.
However, for every advance in anonymous web browsing, there is a counter advance in Internet espionage. Never assume that the Internet is an anonymous place because it is not. Only if you take certain steps disused in this article can you then minimize the likelihood of prying eyes and other problems.
On the web network, there are a lot of websites which offer features like file-sharing, instant messaging or leaving comments for the user’s profile. A lot of schools and universities have blocked such websites to be accessed from their locations to restrict people from logging in to these websites. But the use of proxy servers has a technological advance over these restrictions. The Proxy servers let you access websites from restricted locations and are a source to bypass secure sites from blocked locations, as they have the ability to bypass the network firewalls and filters. These proxy servers enable the users to surf the internet from blocked servers and are compatible to surf through sites which have audio and video streaming platforms like Youtube.
A proxy server is a computer program or application which processes a client request and forwards it to other servers. When you connect to a proxy server, and try to access some information available on another server, it forwards the request on your behalf and acts as the host server. In short, it becomes your face and represents you for access to the website or information. There are lots of types of proxy servers available based on your need, such as;
• Web proxy
• Caching proxy server/ Http proxy
• Anonymous proxies
• Intercepting proxies
• Hostile proxy servers
• Reverse proxy servers
• Forced proxy servers.
Usage of these proxy servers requires a simple process to be followed. You have to sign up to be able to use these proxies. Most of these proxy websites offer services without a cost. But, some of them may ask for a small fee to for the proxy services. After signup, the user can type the desired URL (for example: www.myspace.com) on the main page and all connections and traffic to and from the destination URL is redirected via the proxy, making it look as if the traffic is evolving from the main proxy , thus bypassing the domain based URL filtering blocking system. These proxies allow users to browse through the restricted websites and view profiles, post comments, blogs and surf the sites for music.
These proxies are reliable and secure. You have to agree to accept the strict set of terms and conditions like not to access websites that contain illegal content such as ware sites, use for spamming purposes, or distributing Spy ware or any other malicious script and you can surf the internet at school, universities, work and other places without any restriction, using the simple scripts which allow you to access the blocked websites.
A proxy server is a computer program or application which processes a client request and forwards it to other servers. When you connect to a proxy server, and try to access some information available on another server, it forwards the request on your behalf and acts as the host server. In short, it becomes your face and represents you for access to the website or information. There are lots of types of proxy servers available based on your need, such as;
• Web proxy
• Caching proxy server/ Http proxy
• Anonymous proxies
• Intercepting proxies
• Hostile proxy servers
• Reverse proxy servers
• Forced proxy servers.
Usage of these proxy servers requires a simple process to be followed. You have to sign up to be able to use these proxies. Most of these proxy websites offer services without a cost. But, some of them may ask for a small fee to for the proxy services. After signup, the user can type the desired URL (for example: www.myspace.com) on the main page and all connections and traffic to and from the destination URL is redirected via the proxy, making it look as if the traffic is evolving from the main proxy , thus bypassing the domain based URL filtering blocking system. These proxies allow users to browse through the restricted websites and view profiles, post comments, blogs and surf the sites for music.
These proxies are reliable and secure. You have to agree to accept the strict set of terms and conditions like not to access websites that contain illegal content such as ware sites, use for spamming purposes, or distributing Spy ware or any other malicious script and you can surf the internet at school, universities, work and other places without any restriction, using the simple scripts which allow you to access the blocked websites.
A proxy site is simply an ordinary website that sits in between your computer and the Internet. It works by handling all data on your behalf, thus giving you a greater degree of privacy and security while you surf online. With the proxy sitting in the middle you have minimal threats from hackers, viruses, trojans etc. It also means that when you browse the Internet, you are safe because things like you IP address, geographical location etc are safe. When you browse the Internet, websites that you visit record various pieces of information and uses it for god knows what. Surfing behind a proxy eliminates this problem.
Proxies have been around for years and years now, probably as long as the Internet its self. To find a proxy simply type the phrase proxy site into a search engine. Thousands of results will be displayed and you can pick any one in the list. If you enter the website you shall be able to find out more about what a proxy is and how they work. If you choose to use a proxy please make sure that it reputable. By that I mean make sure that it is reasonably well known by others and if it is one that they use regularly and can recommend. Check forums, newsgroups etc and you will be able to get a general idea.
Another problem is location. If you choose to use a proxy be careful that it is not being hosted in places like Nigeria, Iran, or North Korea. It is up to you but I would not recommend using sites that are being hosted in these countries. If you do, you could open a whole can of worms. Places like Panama are a good option. Panama has really tight privacy and secrecy laws in place that prevent data being released to any person or authority without a court order from a Panamanian judge. This means that what you do via your proxy site should remain private and will not fall into the wrong hands.
Proxy websites are often thought to be used solely for illegal or immoral activities. This is not the case. People may want to remain private for lots of different reasons. Internet banking is a good example here. Would you like valuable data to fall into the wrong hands under these circumstances? Of course not. This is why taking measures like, firewalls, antivirus software, and proxy sites are necessary to maximise your protection on all fronts.
If you can stretch to it and have some spare cash then invest in a product that offers encryption as one of its features. There are lots of products that offer this. It allows all data transmitted to be jumbled up so that no third party, who may hack the signal, can make sense of it. All they will see is gibberish as opposed to the actual data.
I hope this article has been useful and that you can use it to get a general idea of what a proxy is and how they work. I hope you can find a good, reliable proxy and can put it to good use. Do not be scared to ask around on forums and newsgroups if you unsure about the reliability of a particular proxy site.
Proxies have been around for years and years now, probably as long as the Internet its self. To find a proxy simply type the phrase proxy site into a search engine. Thousands of results will be displayed and you can pick any one in the list. If you enter the website you shall be able to find out more about what a proxy is and how they work. If you choose to use a proxy please make sure that it reputable. By that I mean make sure that it is reasonably well known by others and if it is one that they use regularly and can recommend. Check forums, newsgroups etc and you will be able to get a general idea.
Another problem is location. If you choose to use a proxy be careful that it is not being hosted in places like Nigeria, Iran, or North Korea. It is up to you but I would not recommend using sites that are being hosted in these countries. If you do, you could open a whole can of worms. Places like Panama are a good option. Panama has really tight privacy and secrecy laws in place that prevent data being released to any person or authority without a court order from a Panamanian judge. This means that what you do via your proxy site should remain private and will not fall into the wrong hands.
Proxy websites are often thought to be used solely for illegal or immoral activities. This is not the case. People may want to remain private for lots of different reasons. Internet banking is a good example here. Would you like valuable data to fall into the wrong hands under these circumstances? Of course not. This is why taking measures like, firewalls, antivirus software, and proxy sites are necessary to maximise your protection on all fronts.
If you can stretch to it and have some spare cash then invest in a product that offers encryption as one of its features. There are lots of products that offer this. It allows all data transmitted to be jumbled up so that no third party, who may hack the signal, can make sense of it. All they will see is gibberish as opposed to the actual data.
I hope this article has been useful and that you can use it to get a general idea of what a proxy is and how they work. I hope you can find a good, reliable proxy and can put it to good use. Do not be scared to ask around on forums and newsgroups if you unsure about the reliability of a particular proxy site.
One of the biggest problems of the internet nowadays is security. Viruses, spyware, spam, trojan horses, malware, adware and of course hacking are the main problems. The largest part of all internet users are unaware of most of these things and will never know their passwords and credit card info might become visible for others. Nothing can give you 100% security, but applying a few easy things will improve online security greatly. Here are some things everyone should do:
Install a virus scanner and firewall
A good virus scanner and firewall are an obligation these days. Do not trust the firewall of your ISP, modem and especially not Microsoft’s firewall. Virus scanners are never already installed on a modem or something, so you have to install one yourself. There are countless virus scanners and firewalls available, but the best ones are McAfee, Norton, AVG and ZoneAlarm. The last two have a great advantage over the first two because they are totally free. I recommend using AVG’s virus scanner and ZoneAlarm’s firewall.
Use a proxy
A proxy server is a server that is meant to hide someone’s IP. Your IP (Internet Protocol) is a number that is unique for every computer and it is static so you cannot change it when you messed things up. If a hacker finds out your IP he or she can get all your info if you are unlucky. This means that it is very important to hide this number. A proxy works like this: normally when you click on a link or a button, the browser sends the info to the web server. With a proxy the info will be sent to the proxy server first, and then to the web server. If the web server retrieves your IP, it will retrieve the IP of the proxy server, not yours. This also works from the web server to your computer. A counterpart of these proxies is that the owner of the proxy server can see all data (including passwords and credit card info for example), so install a proxy of someone you trust.
How to set up a Proxy
It is easy to set up a proxy, but follow the following steps very accurate, because a little fault can resolve into an unsafe proxy, or an error.
Step one: finding a good, anonymous proxy
The first thing you need to do is to find a good proxy. There are free and paid proxies scattered all over the net. Paid proxies are better most of the time (more anonymity), but there are good free ones also. Search for the best and most anonymous proxy that’s out there. To help you a little, here is a list of free proxies. This list is updated every day. Transparent proxies are unsafe, don’t use them. The best proxies are the ones with high anonymity. Choose one that you like.
Step two: install the proxy
After you found your proxy, write the IP and the port of the proxy on a piece of paper. The process of installing a proxy varies from browser to browser, so I will explain the installation process for Internet Explorer only. After you have opened Internet Explorer, go to Internet Options and then click on the Connections tab. Select the LAN Settings button if you have a LAN or DSL connection, or if you have a dial-up connection, choose your connection and click the Settings button. From there, enable use a proxy server and type the proxy IP and port in the address and port fields. Click OK twice and you’re done.
Step three: monitor the proxy
This step is often forgotten by a lot of people. Proxies, especially free ones, tend to disappear, quit working or become transparent. Of course you don’t want this to happen, so check your proxy every now and then (I recommend to check at least every month) to be sure you will stay anonymous.
Install a virus scanner and firewall
A good virus scanner and firewall are an obligation these days. Do not trust the firewall of your ISP, modem and especially not Microsoft’s firewall. Virus scanners are never already installed on a modem or something, so you have to install one yourself. There are countless virus scanners and firewalls available, but the best ones are McAfee, Norton, AVG and ZoneAlarm. The last two have a great advantage over the first two because they are totally free. I recommend using AVG’s virus scanner and ZoneAlarm’s firewall.
Use a proxy
A proxy server is a server that is meant to hide someone’s IP. Your IP (Internet Protocol) is a number that is unique for every computer and it is static so you cannot change it when you messed things up. If a hacker finds out your IP he or she can get all your info if you are unlucky. This means that it is very important to hide this number. A proxy works like this: normally when you click on a link or a button, the browser sends the info to the web server. With a proxy the info will be sent to the proxy server first, and then to the web server. If the web server retrieves your IP, it will retrieve the IP of the proxy server, not yours. This also works from the web server to your computer. A counterpart of these proxies is that the owner of the proxy server can see all data (including passwords and credit card info for example), so install a proxy of someone you trust.
How to set up a Proxy
It is easy to set up a proxy, but follow the following steps very accurate, because a little fault can resolve into an unsafe proxy, or an error.
Step one: finding a good, anonymous proxy
The first thing you need to do is to find a good proxy. There are free and paid proxies scattered all over the net. Paid proxies are better most of the time (more anonymity), but there are good free ones also. Search for the best and most anonymous proxy that’s out there. To help you a little, here is a list of free proxies. This list is updated every day. Transparent proxies are unsafe, don’t use them. The best proxies are the ones with high anonymity. Choose one that you like.
Step two: install the proxy
After you found your proxy, write the IP and the port of the proxy on a piece of paper. The process of installing a proxy varies from browser to browser, so I will explain the installation process for Internet Explorer only. After you have opened Internet Explorer, go to Internet Options and then click on the Connections tab. Select the LAN Settings button if you have a LAN or DSL connection, or if you have a dial-up connection, choose your connection and click the Settings button. From there, enable use a proxy server and type the proxy IP and port in the address and port fields. Click OK twice and you’re done.
Step three: monitor the proxy
This step is often forgotten by a lot of people. Proxies, especially free ones, tend to disappear, quit working or become transparent. Of course you don’t want this to happen, so check your proxy every now and then (I recommend to check at least every month) to be sure you will stay anonymous.
A web proxy or proxy server (also called web site anonymizers) are servers that can be remotely accessed via the Internet.
They have their own IP address and they can be used to anonymously browse the internet. Your computer connects to the proxy server and the proxy server then connects to the other websites, thereby protecting your IP address and other private information. You can access and interact with the web site normally as if you are directly browsing the website.
A web proxy works by intercepting connections between sender and receiver. By blocking direct access between the client and the server, proxy servers make nearly impossible for hackers to get your IP address and other private details.
One of the main uses of web proxies is to bypass filters or firewall. Using a proxy is the fastest and most reliable technique to access sites that have been blocked by your workplace or school’s filter.
The easiest way to find a proxy is to head to http://www.tech-faq.com/proxy-sites.shtml
Select any of the proxy and check if you are able to access it. If you are able to access the proxy site, make sure you bookmark it in your browser.
They have their own IP address and they can be used to anonymously browse the internet. Your computer connects to the proxy server and the proxy server then connects to the other websites, thereby protecting your IP address and other private information. You can access and interact with the web site normally as if you are directly browsing the website.
A web proxy works by intercepting connections between sender and receiver. By blocking direct access between the client and the server, proxy servers make nearly impossible for hackers to get your IP address and other private details.
One of the main uses of web proxies is to bypass filters or firewall. Using a proxy is the fastest and most reliable technique to access sites that have been blocked by your workplace or school’s filter.
The easiest way to find a proxy is to head to http://www.tech-faq.com/proxy-sites.shtml
Select any of the proxy and check if you are able to access it. If you are able to access the proxy site, make sure you bookmark it in your browser.
Protecting Yourself Online with Free Web Proxy Servers
In recent times, privacy online has become a big issue, making free web proxy servers a viable alternative for many web surfers. Basically, a proxy server conceals your specific Internet address to protect your anonymity online.
Protecting privacy online is a very real concern. For example, many people resent the idea that the government can have access to an individual’s online history– often without needing a warrant. Likewise, many companies, organizations and schools routinely monitor the online history of their computer users. And unfortunately, there are also spammers and online criminals who seek to gain personal information about web surfers for identity theft or other illegal acts.
How does a free web proxy server work?
The word “proxy” means “to go between.” This is actually the simplest way of understanding what a proxy server does. Proxy servers act as a filter between your computer and the Internet. The most popular use of this technology is to provide anonymous web surfing from any location in the world.
When using a web proxy server, you are technically not connecting to the Internet; instead, you are connecting to a remote computer or server which is connected to the Internet. Therefore, you are able to surf the Internet “by proxy.”
When surfing the net on a free web proxy server, your Internet browser history will reveal only that you have connected to the proxy site, not the actual web sites you have visited. Using a proxy server will also eliminate the problem of web sites depositing so-called “cookies” on your computer.
A “cookie” is a tiny information file that is left behind when you visit a particular web site online. It can contain information about the exact time of your visit, the length of time you were on the site, information about your location, IP address, operating system and other identifying characteristics. “Cookies” can even contain log on and password information, making them a potential security risk if they should fall into the wrong hands.
But using a free web proxy server completely eliminates “cookies” on your computer. Instead, the sites you visit will attempt to deposit “cookies” on the actual proxy server — not on your computer.
For all of these reasons and more, it can be smart to use a web proxy service to surf the web, and there are many online to choose from. A simple Google or Yahoo search will reveal thousands of free web proxy servers; however, it is important to be aware that the most popular of these free services tend to run very slowly, making for a frustrating web surfing experience.
But if the free web proxy servers are too slow for your taste, there are also paid services that will provide much faster anonymous online browsing. There are many of these available, and most require either a monthly or weekly subscription fee. If protecting your identity and privacy online is a primary concern, paid proxy services can provide peace of mind for a very reasonable cost.
The Internet is a great resource, but unfortunately, it also has its share of disreputable webmasters and spammers. Using free web proxy servers is a great way to keep your private information from falling into the wrong hands.
Author: This article is the property of PXYList.com. PXYList.com provides a monitored, hand-picked list of free Web proxy servers that are guaranteed to be up and working 24/7.
In recent times, privacy online has become a big issue, making free web proxy servers a viable alternative for many web surfers. Basically, a proxy server conceals your specific Internet address to protect your anonymity online.
Protecting privacy online is a very real concern. For example, many people resent the idea that the government can have access to an individual’s online history– often without needing a warrant. Likewise, many companies, organizations and schools routinely monitor the online history of their computer users. And unfortunately, there are also spammers and online criminals who seek to gain personal information about web surfers for identity theft or other illegal acts.
How does a free web proxy server work?
The word “proxy” means “to go between.” This is actually the simplest way of understanding what a proxy server does. Proxy servers act as a filter between your computer and the Internet. The most popular use of this technology is to provide anonymous web surfing from any location in the world.
When using a web proxy server, you are technically not connecting to the Internet; instead, you are connecting to a remote computer or server which is connected to the Internet. Therefore, you are able to surf the Internet “by proxy.”
When surfing the net on a free web proxy server, your Internet browser history will reveal only that you have connected to the proxy site, not the actual web sites you have visited. Using a proxy server will also eliminate the problem of web sites depositing so-called “cookies” on your computer.
A “cookie” is a tiny information file that is left behind when you visit a particular web site online. It can contain information about the exact time of your visit, the length of time you were on the site, information about your location, IP address, operating system and other identifying characteristics. “Cookies” can even contain log on and password information, making them a potential security risk if they should fall into the wrong hands.
But using a free web proxy server completely eliminates “cookies” on your computer. Instead, the sites you visit will attempt to deposit “cookies” on the actual proxy server — not on your computer.
For all of these reasons and more, it can be smart to use a web proxy service to surf the web, and there are many online to choose from. A simple Google or Yahoo search will reveal thousands of free web proxy servers; however, it is important to be aware that the most popular of these free services tend to run very slowly, making for a frustrating web surfing experience.
But if the free web proxy servers are too slow for your taste, there are also paid services that will provide much faster anonymous online browsing. There are many of these available, and most require either a monthly or weekly subscription fee. If protecting your identity and privacy online is a primary concern, paid proxy services can provide peace of mind for a very reasonable cost.
The Internet is a great resource, but unfortunately, it also has its share of disreputable webmasters and spammers. Using free web proxy servers is a great way to keep your private information from falling into the wrong hands.
Author: This article is the property of PXYList.com. PXYList.com provides a monitored, hand-picked list of free Web proxy servers that are guaranteed to be up and working 24/7.
There are lots of proxies available on the Internet but which ones are the best. How do we distinguish from reliable and trustworthy proxies from ones that are unreliable and do not work. There are several steps that we can go to determine which ones work and which do not. The first step is to determine where the proxy is being hosted. Ideally, you want it to be hosted in a jurisdiction that offers tight privacy laws and protects you from snoops. Most countries like the US and places in the EU do not have this and data privacy is severely compromised.
One of the best options to go for would be Panama or Guatemala. Both of these places have privacy laws in place to protect you from snoops. This means data help on you by companies in these countries are safe from foreign authorities. The only way someone could get at your records would be to get a court order from a Judge in the country in question. This is very rare and Panama is very reluctant about sharing information with other countries. Once we have established that the proxy is being hosted ina country that protects your data we then have to establish the reliability of the site its self. Check forums, newsgroups, yahoo groups etc to get an idea of how good and reliable a proxy is.
If you have not yet found a proxy to examine just go to Google and type in proxy website. You will get thousands of results and endless of sites for you to choose from. The important thing is to use a reliable one. Sometimes proxies actually do the opposite of what they make out to. Sometimes their owners have bad intent and will launch attacks on your computer in the form of viruses and spyware. This does happen and I have known it to happen to friends of mine so you must be careful.
If you are worried about virus attacks when using proxies then there are things you can do to keep yourself safe. First of all make sure that your Windows firewall is enabled. Secondly, make sure that you have a good antivirus product installed and that it has regular updates. There are so many viruses and threats on the Internet that weekly updates are not good enough. Two to three times per week is not the safest.
By the way, if you are looking for an even better privacy solution then invest in a product that offers encryption as one of its features. Ok, this may not come cheap but it will be well worth it to protect you from hackers and unwanted intrusions into your computer or computer network. I hope you can use what I have briefly discussed and it helps you have a safer and more enjoyable browsing experience. There are millions of proxies available and finding the right one to meet your needs is not always easy but using these steps you should be able to find a safe and reliable proxy site in no time. Happy surfing!
One of the best options to go for would be Panama or Guatemala. Both of these places have privacy laws in place to protect you from snoops. This means data help on you by companies in these countries are safe from foreign authorities. The only way someone could get at your records would be to get a court order from a Judge in the country in question. This is very rare and Panama is very reluctant about sharing information with other countries. Once we have established that the proxy is being hosted ina country that protects your data we then have to establish the reliability of the site its self. Check forums, newsgroups, yahoo groups etc to get an idea of how good and reliable a proxy is.
If you have not yet found a proxy to examine just go to Google and type in proxy website. You will get thousands of results and endless of sites for you to choose from. The important thing is to use a reliable one. Sometimes proxies actually do the opposite of what they make out to. Sometimes their owners have bad intent and will launch attacks on your computer in the form of viruses and spyware. This does happen and I have known it to happen to friends of mine so you must be careful.
If you are worried about virus attacks when using proxies then there are things you can do to keep yourself safe. First of all make sure that your Windows firewall is enabled. Secondly, make sure that you have a good antivirus product installed and that it has regular updates. There are so many viruses and threats on the Internet that weekly updates are not good enough. Two to three times per week is not the safest.
By the way, if you are looking for an even better privacy solution then invest in a product that offers encryption as one of its features. Ok, this may not come cheap but it will be well worth it to protect you from hackers and unwanted intrusions into your computer or computer network. I hope you can use what I have briefly discussed and it helps you have a safer and more enjoyable browsing experience. There are millions of proxies available and finding the right one to meet your needs is not always easy but using these steps you should be able to find a safe and reliable proxy site in no time. Happy surfing!
Proxy is actually a server which performs as a middleman among a client, internet and you. We send our request to a proxy server, then the server forwards it to the web and then proxy reverts back to you.
There are five types of proxies:
1. Web proxy.
2. Forced proxy.
3. Anonymous proxy.
4. Open proxy.
5. Caching proxy.
The basic purpose of any proxy as discussed above is that, it will help you maintain your privacy like your IP address but it also helps in accessing certain areas on the network that might be blocked to you, example in work place, libraries, schools etc.
But the web based proxies are undoubtedly the best; they have an edge on the other ones. Web proxies are the most commonly used proxies these days. First of all, web proxies provide a fast track way in efficiently distributing network traffic in real time. They certainly help the users in making their browsing lightening fast and safe too, so it obviously becomes their first choice.
The next best thing about these web proxies is that they are developed as such that they can easily avoid censors. Some internet service providers might not allow some users, but with use of web based proxy servers it’s no longer a problem.
One of the best things about these proxies is that they have an in built feature that makes them act as a firewall. It is always recommended to surf the web with the support of these proxy servers. They ensure you that you’re IP, your ID and more importantly you are safe from the hackers.
As a kind advice for people who are blocked in attempting to surf some web pages, we might tell them that they should try to search such proxies that can’t be traced by the censors. We further recommend that you should rather find your own common proxy port numbers as well as proxy, this will enable you hassle free, fast and safe web access.
This is a hard fact about the public proxies that their numbers are not laudable, but in contrast to the public proxies there are ample of private proxy servers, that are available to you in the form of concentrators, gateways for managing outside traffic.
So never ever be afraid of hackers when you are surfing through a web based proxy server. Your peace of mind and connectivity quality is 100% guaranteed with these web based servers; you can now rely on these servers for your peace of mind and better performance too.
There are five types of proxies:
1. Web proxy.
2. Forced proxy.
3. Anonymous proxy.
4. Open proxy.
5. Caching proxy.
The basic purpose of any proxy as discussed above is that, it will help you maintain your privacy like your IP address but it also helps in accessing certain areas on the network that might be blocked to you, example in work place, libraries, schools etc.
But the web based proxies are undoubtedly the best; they have an edge on the other ones. Web proxies are the most commonly used proxies these days. First of all, web proxies provide a fast track way in efficiently distributing network traffic in real time. They certainly help the users in making their browsing lightening fast and safe too, so it obviously becomes their first choice.
The next best thing about these web proxies is that they are developed as such that they can easily avoid censors. Some internet service providers might not allow some users, but with use of web based proxy servers it’s no longer a problem.
One of the best things about these proxies is that they have an in built feature that makes them act as a firewall. It is always recommended to surf the web with the support of these proxy servers. They ensure you that you’re IP, your ID and more importantly you are safe from the hackers.
As a kind advice for people who are blocked in attempting to surf some web pages, we might tell them that they should try to search such proxies that can’t be traced by the censors. We further recommend that you should rather find your own common proxy port numbers as well as proxy, this will enable you hassle free, fast and safe web access.
This is a hard fact about the public proxies that their numbers are not laudable, but in contrast to the public proxies there are ample of private proxy servers, that are available to you in the form of concentrators, gateways for managing outside traffic.
So never ever be afraid of hackers when you are surfing through a web based proxy server. Your peace of mind and connectivity quality is 100% guaranteed with these web based servers; you can now rely on these servers for your peace of mind and better performance too.
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