Which is better for privacy: HTTP SOCKS proxy or a VPN? or How does an HTTP SOCKS proxy work compared

Kinda depends on your threat model, right? If you’re just trying to hide your IP from a forum or something, a http socks proxy is *fine*.

But if you’re worried about gov surveillance or hackers, you’re playing with fire. No encryption = no real privacy.

Tor’s the gold standard for anonymity, but it’s slow. VPNs are a good middle ground.