Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

Discussions about proxy servers are often in the context of cybersecurity. That's because, as a general rule, proxy servers are used to mask the location or identity of an end user on the internet.

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We cover a lot of security tools here at PCMag, including ones you probably already know about and hopefully use, like antivirus software and VPNs. But there are lesser-known protection methods you ...