can other people connect to the proxy I set up? Short answer: Yes, if it’s exposed.
Long answer: Squid defaults aren’t always secure. You need to:
1) Restrict IPs in squid.conf
2) Set up auth if you want friends to use it safely
3) Monitor logs (`tail -f /var/log/squid/access.log`)
Tools like `fail2ban` can help block brute-force attempts. Also, consider using a VPN instead—way safer for sharing.
Long answer: Squid defaults aren’t always secure. You need to:
1) Restrict IPs in squid.conf
2) Set up auth if you want friends to use it safely
3) Monitor logs (`tail -f /var/log/squid/access.log`)
Tools like `fail2ban` can help block brute-force attempts. Also, consider using a VPN instead—way safer for sharing.