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“” - maskedEscape77 - 20-03-2025
Wow, thanks for all the replies, everyone! I didn’t expect so many helpful tips. I’m definitely going to try running Screaming Frog on a virtual machine and look into using a VPN for extra security.
Also, thanks for the alternative tool suggestions like Sitebulb and DeepCrawl. I’ll check those out too.
One follow-up question though: has anyone tried using Screaming Frog with a proxy? I’ve heard it can help with security, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the hassle. Any thoughts?
Thanks again, y’all!
“” - swizzForce - 20-03-2025
I’ve been using Screaming Frog for a while now, and I’ve never had any screamingfrog security issues. That said, I always make sure to:
- Run it on a secure network
- Use a VPN for extra protection
- Regularly clear the cache
If you’re still worried, maybe try using a tool like Acunetix to scan for vulnerabilities.