Database For Proxy and VPN IP Detection

Databases for proxy and VPN IP detection, Tor, and other privacy tools are the primary enablers of fraud and abuse (such as click fraud, stolen credit cards & chargebacks, duplicate accounts, user-generated content SPAM). Deploying a database to identify VPN and proxy connections in your SOAR or firewall solution can improve security and prevent these types of problems.

Traditional methods of identifying VPN and proxy connections involve comparing the incoming IP against a list of known proxy and VPN providers. However, relying on a list approach will not always be effective as these lists are constantly being updated and will miss many types of proxy. This is why more advanced systems use deep packet inspection to analyze network traffic at a more granular level, looking for specific patterns indicative of tunneling protocols that are often used with proxies and VPNs.

Access a Database of VPN and Proxy IP Addresses

Our leading database for identifying VPN and proxy connections is updated continuously to identify the latest providers and identifiers. This includes residential proxies, datacenter proxies, private relay services (such as Apple and Google Private Relay), and more. The database also includes key insights into location persistence and IP stability, enabling improved threat detection and prevention.

Detecting users connecting through VPNs and proxies allows organizations to enforce geographic access restrictions, maintain compliance with data residency regulations, and control access based on verified user locations. Ad tech companies can more accurately geo-target ads and prevent fraud by detecting anonymous traffic and ensuring that promotional content is relevant to the users’ actual location.

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