A proxy server is a computer that stands between users and their servers and hides their device IP addresses, but not all of their web activity.
Proxy IPs and Their Significance
A proxy IP is a technique utilized by users who wish to shield their actual IP addresses during an internet session. A proxy IP essentially allows a user to surf the web under an alias.
Why is this significant? It isn’t easy to decipher the intent of a user who is hiding their true IP address. Is the user who is attempting to access your corporate network an employee who is using the Tor browser, or a nefarious actor attempting to breach your network? Without additional context, it’s impossible to know.
