{"id":19797,"date":"2023-07-10T18:03:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectpractical.com\/?p=19797"},"modified":"2023-07-10T18:03:04","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T10:03:04","slug":"should-i-go-for-free-mobile-proxies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectpractical.com\/should-i-go-for-free-mobile-proxies\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Go for Free Mobile Proxies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There has been an increasing demand for proxy servers since security and privacy issues continue to rise. As per a study performed by Comparitech, over 71 million people have become victims of cybercrime<\/a> every year. In addition, the number of cyberattacks has continued to increase with every passing year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Different types of proxies are used based on users\u2019 needs and concerns to keep web data secure. Similar to other proxy servers, mobile proxies are commonly used to conceal actual addresses by using a pool of IPs. However, there has always been a debate about whether to opt for free mobile proxies or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This post will cover proxy servers and their uses and types in the beginning, along with shedding some light on the reasons why free mobile proxy<\/a> servers should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A proxy is a network system that serves as an intermediary between the user\u2019s request and the targeted website requested by the user. Basically, proxies work to filter requests and improve performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A proxy stays outside the firewall and guards the servers, but firms and companies can install proxy network solutions on every individual device if needed. It improves security, compresses incoming traffic, and balances the traffic to prevent crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proxies can function as a standalone device or a router installed between individual devices on the company\u2019s network. While sitting between two devices, a proxy accepts requests, forwards them to the required destination, collects responses, and directs them to the requesting device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Proxies are of different types and are used for various purposes. Below are the two main types of proxies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Richard Serra, an American artist, once said: \u201cIf something is free, then you are the product.\u201d Free mobile proxy servers are never a good idea since they come at the cost of your security and privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the main reasons why using free mobile proxies might get risky:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Free proxies when tested, results showed that the majority of these proxies do not allow for HTTPS connections. The lack of HTTPS indicates that the user\u2019s connection to the server is not encrypted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practical terms, this means that data being sent could be easily monitored as it travels through the network. This makes free mobile proxies a poor choice for those requiring privacy, like entering credentials on a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cookie stealing, or cookie hijacking, is a form of cyberattack that includes stealing cookies from users\u2019 devices to gain access to their login credentials or data. Cookies<\/a> are small text files that store login details, sessions, and preferences to simplify the process of logging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, when a proxy is established between the user and the website, there is a high chance the server owners can steal cookies. Due to this, they can not only impersonate users online but log in to the sensitive websites they have visited as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to free shared mobile proxies, the IPs are shared among multiple users. In most cases, many of these IP addresses are already known, and chances are that some websites have already blocked them. So, IP banning is quite easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many may not know that proxies are not fully resistant<\/em> to viruses. Free mobile proxies usually rely on advertisements for their revenue, and at times, these servers advertise risky malware-based ads without any bad intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They inject ads laced with malware into the content they show you expecting that you\u2019ll click them and help pay for the server. They probably will not even know this is happening until your device has been infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, after taking all risks mentioned earlier, a free mobile proxy is a low-reward service. Free proxy servers, compared to paid ones, are considerably slower in speed due to a lack of funding and the excessive number of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowadays, there is no difficulty in finding mobile proxies for free. However, it is advised to avoid them as some amount saved might cost much more in the long run. Premium proxy servers, on the other hand, greatly invest in their infrastructure and offer full encryption. They provide a heavy server base and continuously improve their services. So, we recommend all users steer clear of free mobile proxies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There has been an increasing demand for proxy servers since security and privacy issues continue to rise. As per a study performed by Comparitech, over 71 million people have become victims of cybercrime every year. In addition, the number of cyberattacks has continued to increase with every passing year. Different types of proxies are used … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[141],"tags":[4859],"yoast_head":"\nProxy Servers: Uses and Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Proxies Are Used<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Main Types of Proxies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reasons to Avoid Using Free Mobile Proxies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
No Use of HTTPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cookie Stealing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Easy IP Banning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Issue of Malicious Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Poor Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n