SocksChain

4.217

Software information

License:

Shareware (Free to try)


Updated:

05 Sep 2012


Publisher:

Ufasoft

Website:

http://ufasoft.com

Software Screenshots

Size: 1 KB


Downloads: 19082


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Jerome Johnston (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 10 Aug 2012

In today's dangerous world, using the Internet may be really risky if you don't know how to protect yourself properly from viruses or hackers. Each Internet-connected computer is identified by a unique number called IP and, using this number, any hacker can take over your computer. Some websites can also install dangerous applications into your PC without your agreement. That's why it's a very good idea to change your IP address when browsing the Internet, so that no hacker or virus can attack you. For this, you will need to use a proxy, which is actually a virtual IP which will replace your real one.

For this to be possible, you can use the SocksChain application, which is a specialized program for hiding your IP and identity on the Internet. The application is very simple to install and after launching it, the user will be presented with a simple interface which will list all the web browsers installed into the system. For each browser, the user will be able to configure a proxy server, which will take over the real IP address of the computer.

Several types of proxy servers are supported by SocksChain. For example, the application can use SOCKS or HTTP proxies. The application is able to interact with any website and make it think that the new IP address is actually the computer's real one. What's more, the user will be able to change the proxy server using a single mouse click, for an even higher level of security.

Pros

It supports almost any web browser on the market and can detect which browser is installed into the operating system. Besides that, it can be easily configured, even by less experienced users. Furthermore, the proxy can be changed using a single mouse click.

Cons

The program may be considered a bit too simple by some users. SocksChain allows you to easily change your computer's IP address with a virtual one, for protecting yourself and your PC from online hackers or viruses.

SocksChain
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SocksChain Editor’s Review Rating

SocksChain has been reviewed by Jerome Johnston on 10 Aug 2012. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated SocksChain 4 out of 5 stars, naming it Excellent

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