Proxies block malicious bots, prevent data scraping, and detect proxy-aided fraud by filtering traffic and enforcing centralized security policies.

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Both DMZ and reverse proxy servers protect Web servers from attackers. DMZ in computer security is an area between the organization's local network and the outside world. Similarly, a reverse proxy ...

In this digital era, the right to online data privacy is becoming an important area of focus for discussion. According to recent studies, these privacy concerns affect most consumers’ willingness to ...

Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. I've written a number of articles on VPNs, as well as ZDNET's list of the ...

As the use of Web-based applications and the traffic they generate continues to accelerate, IT staffs are deploying proxy appliances to safeguard against the liability, productivity and security risks ...

Proxy servers accept and forward Internet requests on behalf of a host. Using a proxy server in front of a host can be done for a number of reasons, including content filtering and location security.

The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed it has seized and dismantled the infrastructure of a Russian botnet used to hijack millions of devices worldwide for use as proxy servers. According to ...

Major creators are continuing to remove their shows from Luminary, the $100 million subscription podcast startup, over its business model, and even more are leaving after the company was exposed for ...