A proxy server that is configured so that anyone can use it. There are public access proxy servers on the Internet that are intentionally open to the general public, and there are countless private ...

Proxy servers accept and forward Internet requests on behalf of a host. Using a proxy server in front of a host can be done for a number of reasons, including content filtering and location security.

Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. I've written a number of articles on VPNs, as well as ZDNET's list of the ...

Residential proxy software has seen a resurgence in the last few years, largely due to increasing attention to cybersecurity. This has inspired innovation in proxy technology and brought new trends ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Most enterprise architectures use a single, reverse proxy server to handle all incoming requests ...

A proxy server sits between your computer and the Internet, taking requests from your Web browser and sending them on to servers using its own network address. This can help with security, since it ...

Learn how to buy a proxy service the smart way. Compare proxy types, HTTP vs SOCKS5, and discover the best option for gaming and secure browsing.

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Firesheep brought to light the issue of network snooping, that is, having another person on a shared network virtually watching over your shoulder. It lowered the bar for identity theft (in a very ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...