Socks Proxy Server
These are very high anonymous proxy servers. Users which are restricted from some services can use socks proxy server to bypass restrictions. If a user wants to access some exterior services or resources, socks proxy server should be used.Socks proxy servers acts as mediator to pass request of client to the exterior server. Socks proxy server does not alter any content hence data remains in its original form. Socks proxy servers are useful in accessing any types of services from behind a firewall.There are two versions of socks protocol are available version 4 and version 5. Hence while using socks one should mention its version.
Advantages of socks proxy servers:
1. High anonymity nature.
2. Socks proxy servers can be used with any type of content.
3. Data tranfers between original client and Server through the socks proxy server remains in its original format.
4. socks proxy can work in both directions- clients behind a firewall can connect to a exterior server and clients outside the firewall can also connect to server inside a firewall.
It is highly recommended to use Socks proxy Server to protect your privacy on the internet.