Cybercriminals often hide malware in repacks. That “free proxy” could be logging your keystrokes, stealing your cookies, or turning your computer into a botnet zombie.

: The service uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect data transmitted between the user and the proxy, ensuring a level of security even on unsecured public Wi-Fi.

: Even if the site you’re visiting isn’t secure, ProxySite wraps your session in SSL encryption to keep local "snoops" from seeing your activity. The Reality Check: Is it Safe?