Proxy Popularity Rises: UK’s Online Safety Act Sparks VPN Alternatives Buzz
Amid the UK’s Online Safety Act chaos, many are swapping VPNs for proxies. Decodo reports a 65% spike in UK proxy users, with traffic up 88%. While not as flashy as VPNs, proxies offer distinct advantages, like selective routing and tighter security, giving users a new way to outsmart digital roadblocks.
Key Points:
- The UK’s Online Safety Act is shaking up internet access with new age-check measures.
- Proxies are seeing a notable increase in usage as users explore alternatives to VPNs.
- Proxies offer selective routing and tighter control, though lack the full encryption of VPNs.
- Decodo reports a 65% increase in UK proxy users and an 88% rise in proxy traffic.
- Proxies, especially with SOCKS5 support, can offer stronger security for businesses.
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