Proxy detection is a critical component of cyber security strategies. Proxies are used in 97% of fraud cases, so it’s crucial that marketers can recognize spoofing services and block users from entering their websites – even when the user is trying to hide their geo-location. iDenfy’s proxy detection technology is designed to identify all types of proxies and other spoofing services in real-time, providing businesses with accurate protection and seamless intervention.

Fraudsters use proxy intelligence feed for a variety of purposes, from multi-accounting and bonus abuse to payment and chargeback fraud. They want to avoid triggering any defense mechanisms, so they use different devices, identities and IP addresses. To do this, they rely on sophisticated proxies and VPNs that offer a wide range of features.

How to Detect Residential Proxies Using Real-Time Intelligence Feeds

The latest proxy detection algorithms can differentiate between a genuine connection and a malicious one. By analyzing the response times of HTTP requests, detection systems can spot anomalies that signal a proxy connection. These include X-Forwarded-For and User-Agent headers that show the original client IP, a traceroute to detect multiple hops and IP changes, or request fingerprinting that matches known patterns of proxy or anonymization service use.

To improve their chances of avoiding detection, criminals are using more residential proxies – which are harder to find than data center or cloud IP addresses. The latest solutions can recognize this by analyzing the originating IP address to detect if it belongs to a residential data network carrier, or from a popular proxy or VPN service.