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title: "Are proxy SDKs primarily found in unofficial or malicious applications?"
type: "faq"
url: "https://docs.spur.us/knowledgebase/faqs/are-proxy-sdks-primarily-found-in-unofficial-or-malicious-applications"
category: "Anonymizing Infrastructure"
product: "general"
publishedAt: "2026-08-07T15:01:00.000Z"
updatedAt: "2026-08-12T19:30:30Z"
---

# Are proxy SDKs primarily found in unofficial or malicious applications?

No. Proxy and bandwidth-sharing SDKs have been observed in both official app stores and less-official distribution channels. Their presence is not limited to free applications and may not always be clearly disclosed to users.