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    Is my computer less secure not using a proxy server?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by JWBlue, May 19, 2010.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    I am on a home network. If the settings on IE 8 under Internet Options>

    Connections> LAN Settings> Proxy server

    The box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN" is not checked.
     
    JWBlue, May 19, 2010
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Unless you are using a proxy, that box would not be checked.
     
    Padmé, May 20, 2010
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    and your computer is no less secure when not using it :p

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, May 21, 2010
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You really only use a proxy if you want to be anonymous or bypass censoring. And even then you're really not any safer than before unless you have control of said proxy.
     
    usapatriot, May 21, 2010
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