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“” - vpnSprintX - 11-04-2025
You got it—it’s a go-between! The meaning of proxied by is that the proxy can change, inspect, or block data before it reaches the end server.
Example: Your ISP might proxy DNS requests to log what sites you visit (creepy, but true). Tools like “dig” can help spot if your DNS is being proxied.