Is Sock 5 Still the Best Proxy Option for Privacy and Speed? or How Reliable Is Sock 5 for Secure Bro

Sock 5 is solid for speed, but anonymity? Eh, it’s a mixed bag. If your provider logs data, you’re screwed. Some providers claim "no logs" but who really knows?

For torrenting, it’s great because of the speed, but if you’re paranoid about privacy, pair it with a VPN. Tools like Wireshark can help check for leaks.

Shadowsocks is better for bypassing censorship, but sock 5 is simpler to set up.