Private Proxy, A Must Have
If you want to surf securely and remain anonymous on the Internet, a private proxy is the best way to do so. There are a couple important things to keep in mind about proxies though. Having a better understanding of Internet security in general will better prepare you to select the right proxy.
First of all, there are free proxies. “Free” is a bit of a subjective term here. In the eyes of most, “free” means no money needs to be shelled out. This is true of a free proxy. Keep in mind though, that you pay in attention. There are ads all over sites, and the proxy makes money by you clicking on them.
Web proxies are the most common type of proxy on the Internet. They cloak your IP address and allow you to remain anonymous on the web. They can also bypass firewalls and other virtual blockades by masking the sites you are visiting, and just having it appear that you are visiting their site.
A Private Proxy is often fee-based. These are the best; (a little money goes a long way) great surfing speeds, secure encryption, and are much more trustworthy all around.
Hacked proxies are the ones run by the bad guys. Even though you are hidden from the rest of the Internet when using a proxy, you and all of your information is still visible to the owner of the proxy. So this means a hacker just watched your whole online banking transaction…. Yikes!
Not having your entire web history stored at an ISP is a good feeling, and so is being completely anonymous on the Internet. A private proxy is your best option for this safety, and will allow you the best value for your money. Always be wary of free proxies, because you never know where hackers are lurking!
