Exploring proxy detection methodology

Under most circumstances, cyber criminals will commit fraudulent transactions using proxy services which hide their real IP address and physical location. This is done in an effort to avoid being tracked and prosecuted by law enforcement agencies. This paper presents the investigation of a proxy detection methodology and efforts to implement such technology into a business solution with the sole purpose of eliminating the majority of fraudulent transaction attempts. The approach, described in this paper identifies multiple proxy connectivity methods, and implements a multi-tiered detection technique. The result of the experiments demonstrates that the proxy methodology improves business security by identifying users who are utilizing proxies and to collect data that prevents potentially fraudulent activities.