Open proxy
An open proxy is a type of proxy server that is accessible by any Internet user.
Generally, a proxy server only allows users within a network group (i.e. a closed proxy) to store and forward Internet services such as DNS or web pages to reduce and control the bandwidth used by the group. With an open proxy, however, any user on the Internet is able to use this forwarding service.
Advantages
An anonymous open proxy is useful to those looking for online anonymity and privacy, as it can help users hide their
Most public
Disadvantages
It is possible for a computer to run as an open proxy server without the computer's owner knowing it. This can result from misconfiguration of proxy software running on the computer, or from infection with
Testing for access from an open proxy
Because open proxies are often implicated in abuse, a number of methods have been developed to detect them and to refuse service to them.
proxycheck.[4]Groups of IRC and electronic mail operators run
See also
- Anonymizing proxy
- Open mail relay
References
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- ^ "Blitzed Open Proxy Monitor". Blitzed.org. 2011-08-21. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "proxycheck: Open Proxy checker". Corpit.ru. Retrieved 2011-11-21.
- ^ "Official Abusive Hosts Blocking List Website".