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Proxies

Proxies

Proxies are servers or a network of computers that act as an intermediary between a client and a server.

Their are different types of proxies which include but are not limited to:

  • Forward Proxies
  • Reverse Proxies
  • Transparent Proxies
  • Web Proxies
The most commonly known one's today are web proxies which act as an intermediary between a user's computer and the internet.

The common features of such proxies are:

  • To hide a user's IP address providing anonymity while surfing the web.
  •  Enabling users to access sites with blocked IP addresses.

More Information:

Proxy Server by Wikipedia

Proxy Server by WhatIs on TechTarget