Secure browsing using the SOCKS 5 protocol
These days Internet privacy is one of the valued aspects when browsing or connecting to different online services (you only have to look at the news to see data leaks and theft, cyber-extortion and other unsavoury stuff).
Fast, private browsing
The Shadowsocks application is a tool which offers a secure browsing platform using a proxy run through the SOCKS 5 protocol. It allows users to create their own browsing profile and to route device traffic through secure servers.
These are the main features of the application:
- Schedule events.
- High level encryption for traffic.
- Fully optimized for mobile traffic and through WiFi networks.
- Low resource usage.
- Simple user interface.
- Supports other platforms like PC, Mac or iOS.
The application allows users to create several different browsing profiles with specific settings, meaning that they will be able to use it in accordance with their specific needs at any give time.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 6.0.
Elies Guzmán
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