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What is a proxy server?
Suggested Answer: A
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Aproxy serveris a network intermediary that reroutes internet traffic, masking a user'strue IP address. This technique is widely used incyber intelligence, OSINT investigations, andanonymity-based operationsto enhance privacy and bypass geographical restrictions.
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30 comments · newest first
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Gail
10 months ago
I thought it was just for households, not for privacy stuff!
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Miesha
11 months ago
Totally agree, it helps with online privacy.
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Merissa
11 months ago
Wait, can it really hide all your info? Sounds too good to be true.
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Marget
11 months ago
Yup, it masks your location effectively.
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Ronny
11 months ago
It's basically a way to hide your IP address!
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Sarah
12 months ago
I definitely recall that proxies can help with anonymity, so I’m leaning towards A, but I hope I’m not missing something important!
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Cristal
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought a proxy server also hides information, so maybe option C could be correct too?
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Nell
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option A sounds right because it relates to privacy online.
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Ivory
1 year ago
I think a proxy server is mainly about masking your IP address, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the whole picture.
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Genevieve
1 year ago
I've heard of proxy servers before, but I'm not totally sure how they work. Is it something to do with securing your internet connection or protecting your privacy online?
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Cyril
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. A proxy server is a device that acts as an intermediary between your computer and the internet, right? It helps hide your actual IP address and location.
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Margery
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know a proxy server has something to do with hiding your online activity, but I can't remember the exact details.
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James
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident I know what a proxy server is - it's a device that masks your IP address to make it look like you're accessing the internet from a different location.
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Eliz
1 year ago
Proxy server, no doubt! It's the perfect tool to keep your online activities on the down-low.
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Ernest
1 year ago
C) A device that hides your information
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Becky
1 year ago
Proxy servers are great for maintaining anonymity online.
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Malika
1 year ago
A) A device that masks your computer IP address to appear you are somewhere else
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Oliva
1 year ago
I think it's A too, because it helps protect your privacy online.
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Huey
1 year ago
A) A device that masks your computer IP address to appear you are somewhere else
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Gerry
1 year ago
What is a proxy server?
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Mari
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure a proxy server is the answer, but I'm also hungry for a household device that can make me a sandwich.
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Leonor
1 year ago
Option A sounds legit. Hiding your IP address is the ultimate way to stay incognito online.
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Ena
1 year ago
Proxy servers not only hide your IP address but also encrypt your data for added security.
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Vilma
1 year ago
C) A device that hides your information
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Carylon
1 year ago
That's right! Proxy servers help protect your identity online.
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Julian
1 year ago
A) A device that masks your computer IP address to appear you are somewhere else
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Emelda
1 year ago
A proxy server is definitely the way to go! It's like having a secret identity for your internet adventures.
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Colette
1 year ago
I use a proxy server all the time, it keeps my browsing private.
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Dortha
1 year ago
C) A device that hides your information
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Dominga
1 year ago
A) A device that masks your computer IP address to appear you are somewhere else