How Does the Proxy Detection Endpoint Work?

How Does the Proxy Detection Endpoint Work?

Proxies and proxy detection endpoint obfuscate the user’s true internet connection, making it difficult for websites to identify whether or not a website visit is by a human or a bot. This makes it challenging for web automation tools to bypass websites’ anti-bot protections.

A proxy acts as an intermediary between a network and the internet, receiving requests from a device (such as a web browser) and evaluating or modifying that request before passing it on to its destination or returning cached content. Proxies often filter or block access to certain types of content, and they may also enforce access controls and security measures such as authentication and encryption.

How Does Proxies Detection Endpoint Work?
At a technical level, proxy detection uses an API to scrutinize critical attributes of the internet connection. This includes the real IP address, the proxy IP address, and whether or not the user is using a SOCKS proxy, TOR exit node, or other types of proxies. The API also checks to see if the device is running a sandboxed or restricted version of JavaScript.

Real-Time Proxy Detection API: Stop Threats Before They Reach Your System

Residential Proxy Detection identifies traffic that has been routed through a residential device with a residential IP address to mask the true location of malicious activities. This type of proxy is commonly used in a variety of cybercriminal attacks to avoid detection and verification systems, such as account takeovers and credit card fraud. By identifying these connections, businesses can flag them for further review to ensure that the people using their services are human.