Anonymity
There are a variety of types of these proxy servers:
- Transparent Proxy <TP> This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server and also makes the original IP address available through the http headers. These are generally used for their ability to cache websites and do not effectively provide any anonymity to those who use them. However, the use of a transparent proxy will get you around simple IP bans. They are transparent in the terms that your IP address is exposed, not transparent in the terms that you do not know that you are using it (your system is not specifically configured to use it.) This type of proxy server does not hide your IP address.
- Anonymous Proxy <AP> This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but does not make the original IP address available. This type of proxy server is detectable, but provides reasonable anonymity for most users. This type of proxy server will hide your IP address.
- Distorting Proxy <DP> This type of proxy server identifies itself as a proxy server, but make an incorrect original IP address available through the http headers. This type of proxy server will hide your IP address.
- High Anonymity Proxy <HAP> This type of proxy server does not identify itself as a proxy server and does not make available the original IP address. This type of proxy server will hide your IP address.
| id | anonymity | count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TP | 549 |
| 2 | NTP | 16 |
| 3 | AP | 13 |
| 4 | HAP | 3 |
NOTE: TP: Transparent Proxy; AP: Anonymous Proxy; DP: Distorting Proxy; HAP: High Anonymity Proxy.