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# What are the risks of using free proxies?

Free proxies often come with serious security risks:

* Lack of encryption exposes your data to interception.
* Many log and sell user data, compromising your privacy.
* They may inject malware or ads into your traffic.
* Limited IP pools lead to frequent bans and low reliability.

Swiftproxy provides premium, secure, and fully encrypted proxies sourced ethically, ensuring privacy and stable performance.