How fast does Spur detect a VPN or Proxy?
New VPNs or proxies are typically identified within 24-48 hours depending on where it is hosted and how it is being used. Monocle will detect all new VPNs and proxies on first use. All new identifications are available immediately in our API products. On-prem solutions will be update on their next update cadence or in real-time if that option has been added.
New VPNs or proxies are typically identified within 24-48 hours depending on where it is hosted and how it is being used. Monocle will detect all new VPNs and proxies on first use. All new identifications are available immediately in our API products. On-prem solutions will be update on their next update cadence or in real-time if that option has been added.
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What is the difference between a VPN, residential proxy, and ISP proxy?
Residential proxies route traffic through consumer devices and physical locations like homes and offices, while VPNs and ISP proxies are typically hosted in data centers. All three can present different network profiles.
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.
What should I do when I detect a VPN or proxy?
Detection alone should not automatically trigger a block. VPNs and proxies are used by both legitimate users and attackers. Most organizations incorporate VPN and proxy signals into broader risk-scoring or adaptive decisioning workflows that consider account history, geography, transaction context, and behavioral indicators.
How quickly can Spur identify and classify newly discovered VPN or proxy infrastructure?
Spur continuously researches emerging infrastructure and updates classifications as new intelligence becomes available. New infrastructure is often identified and incorporated rapidly, allowing customers to benefit from current intelligence through the API and data products.
How does Spur detect VPNs, residential proxies, and ISP proxies?
Spur uses a combination of network intelligence, infrastructure analysis, behavioral signals, routing characteristics, historical observations, and proprietary research to identify and classify IP addresses. Multiple signals are evaluated together to determine the likelihood that an IP belongs to a VPN, residential proxy network, ISP proxy service, hosting provider, or other category.