| Computer Desktop Encyclopedia: anonymous proxy |
A server that functions as a relay between the user and a destination Web site. It hides the IP address of the user's machine from the Web site and may provide encryption on the user side. Many organizations create their own anonymous proxy servers, and there are public access anonymous proxy servers on the Internet that can be used by anyone. See anonymous Web surfing, onion routing and Web bug.
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