5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of using a well-configured proxy according to the text?
To provide robust anonymity and avoid logging activity
Why do attackers use proxies to send network traffic through another computer?
To hide their IP address and true physical location
What is a common use of proxies for students or employees according to the text?
Communicating with blocked services such as IRC and instant messaging
Why are Internet Protocol (IP) addresses traceable according to the text?
Because they are unique identifiers assigned to devices on a network
How do attackers across country boundaries make it more difficult for law enforcement to locate them?
By using one (or multiple) proxies to hide their true locations
Learn about how hackers use proxies to mask their IP addresses and cover their tracks, frustrating law enforcement efforts to identify their original location. This module explores the use of proxies for robust anonymity and non-logged activity.
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