The proxy & TOR detection API to identify proxies, Tor, and other forms of IP masking in real time is a crucial feature for online security tools. These services can be employed by malicious users to hide their identity, bypass digital rights management (DRM) strategies and systems, and access content not available in their geographic region. Incorporating proxy & TOR detection into your API ensures that you’re only connecting with legitimate users, and enables you to better protect your platforms from malicious activity and fraud.
Traditional methods for detecting proxy or TOR use involve manually comparing incoming IP addresses against publicly maintained lists of known proxy and Tor exit nodes. This can be a labor intensive process and may not be feasible for high traffic environments. A much more scalable and efficient option is to use a proxy & TOR detection API that automates the process, provides up-to-date data and detects traffic from the most dangerous sources of unauthorized traffic.
API for Detecting Anonymous IP Addresses: Improve Compliance and Security
ipXapi’s comprehensive proxy & TOR detection API gives you all the tools you need to defend your platform from fraudulent activities and security threats. With a single API call, you can determine whether an incoming connection is using a VPN or proxy service, and receive a real-time threat score. The API also identifies the proxy provider, and checks whether the underlying IP address is linked to spammers, bots, attacks, or other malicious behavior.
The API uses the internet’s best reputation scoring to provide a comprehensive assessment of an incoming IP address connection, including residential proxies, data centers, open proxies, and the most dangerous cybercriminals & abusers online.