Detect proxies and VPN networks globally to reduce fraud and security threats while preserving access for legitimate users. Reduce risk, prevent chargebacks and account takeovers with accurate IP intelligence. Easily integrate with GeoIP Insights data plus risk scores and risk reasons to support smarter decisions.

Detect proxies and VPN networks globally are used by a wide range of consumers for diverse reasons, including bypassing regional content restrictions, screening downloads, and enhancing security and privacy. In the business world, they can also provide a secure gateway to corporate networks. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are also increasingly using them to hide their activities and evade detection by masking malicious traffic as valid customer activity.

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The right detection tool can flag proxies and VPNs by analyzing multiple critical attributes, including the actual device IP address versus the one presented by the proxy, browser type and version, OS, and other giveaways like Linux use or outdated browser extensions. It also determines whether the connection is a residential proxy or VPN, identifies the location of the server (e.g., USA, Europe, or Asia), and identifies whether the connection is a Tor exit node.

The best proxy and VPN detection solutions combine these insights with a broad network of IP reputation databases, hosting provider ranges, and TLS fingerprints to identify emerging VPN endpoints. This results in far higher confidence scores than tools that rely on static lists alone. Whether you need to detect proxy and VPN activity for fraud prevention or content delivery, the right solution will help safeguard revenue, ensure compliance, and build trust by restoring visibility into who’s connecting how and why.