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They can be useful for simple tasks that do not require high security or stability, but for more serious tasks, it is better to use paid, private proxy services that provide high speed, reliability, and data protection.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key risks and limitations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low security<\/strong>: Public proxies can expose you to the risk of data interception, especially if you are transmitting sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low performance<\/strong>: Due to congestion, the connection may be slow and unstable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uncertainty of operation<\/strong>: There is no guarantee that the proxy will operate for a long time or stably.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public or free proxies are an affordable but less reliable and secure solution compared to paid proxies. 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