Let's talk about proxy servers. Proxy servers are often confused with virtual private networks (VPNs) because their network architectures are very similar. But proxies and VPNs are very different ...

I'm have a linux server sitting in a closet, whose sole purpose is to let me secure my laptop's traffic from hackers and code crackers. For many years, I've run a Squid and SSH to manage the traffic, ...

In today's digital landscape, businesses face a myriad of challenges, from cybersecurity threats to the need for enhanced anonymity online. With the proliferation of data breaches and cyber-attacks, ...

SOCKS is built in to OpenSSH, so it's a trivial matter to set up a local SOCKS proxy with the -D flag. For example: $ ssh -D 12345 myuser@remote_ssh_server will open up the port 12345 on your local ...

Once upon a time the thought of a firewalled, cordoned, and censored web was enough to send chills up the spine of any internet user. As the years have passed, however, our sentiment has softened. A ...