HTTP Proxy

HTTP proxies can be used by Internet users to hide their online identity by hiding their IP addresses. Any computer or device that logs on to the Internet as a unique number assigned to it that enables accurate communication and identification. Hackers target unsuspecting Internet users can use their IP addresses to keep track of the user's browsing habits and can gain critical information that may enable them to steal the user's identity.

Employers use the IP addresses of company computers, along with other methods, to track employees' Internet habits while at work. As a result of these issues, more and more users have turned to HTTP proxy to protect their identity in their web-surfing habits. HTTP proxy server allows a user to surf the web anonymously, acting as a gateway. The user can visit any website they wish under the guise of a totally anonymous IP address. HTTP proxies can keep their eyes away from the Internet user's web browsing habits. They also have the added benefit of typically being compatible with any kind of browser the user wishes to use.

However, HTTP proxies are not always secure. Some are left open, either by poor management or because of malicious intentions. Open HTTP proxy server can expose the user to more privacy related problems and fraud. Web-based proxy servers are much safer to use and can be nearly as efficient as HTTP proxy server, however they their drawbacks as well. Web-based proxy can be slow, can show error loaded information; they may also crash during the browsing sessions. Some web-based proxy servers are better than others.

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