Do you know how a lot of these so-called free proxy servers work?

The sort of “free” proxy servers you use on your web browser. You know what they are? Misconfigured software running on someone’s servers. That someone unintentionally allowed unrestricted access to the proxy server he/she attempted to configure properly but failed at, because it’s not a simple task.

They probably have no idea their server is compromised until the bandwidth blows right out. If you’re currently using one of these “free proxy servers” you may in fact be stealing someone elses bandwidth.

There’s a easy way to confirm this. Just check the proxy’s IP address and contact the owner.

Some of these “free” proxies work as so-called “honeypots” for hackers to go “phishing” – harvesting passwords and stealing people’s IDs.

Free Proxies might sound like a good idea but they really are not secure. But if you’re really determined to use one, the open source Tor is probably the best of the bunch. But even that one is hugely compromised. Read the first post on this blog about the Hacker who harvested 254 passwords in 24 hours from Tor. Ouch! Even from companies like Yahoo, Gmail and PayPal.

If you want a bullet-proof proxy server Identity Cloaker is probably the best on the market. Its encrypted with AES – the same as US Government Top-Secret communications. Costs €6.66 a month (about $9) or 30 cents a day and you can get a FREE DEMO by Clicking Here.