Pxytest is a tool for checking a host for open proxies that can be exploited by spammers. It functions via command line interface.
Pxytest is a command line utility that aims to tackle the issue of open proxies being exploited by spammers. Open proxies are currently the most significant channel for junk email. This is a challenging problem since they obscure the origin of the spam, making it difficult to trace.
This software tests whether a host is open to potential abuse by examining various types of unsecured proxies. These include http-connect, http-post, socks4, socks5, wingate, telnet and cisco. The manual page has detailed descriptions of these different proxy types.
By detecting these vulnerabilities, Pxytest helps protect your system from being used as a pawn in spamming campaigns. Its sister utility, the rlytest open relay tester, is also worth checking out if you find Pxytest helpful. Overall, if you are concerned about spam or proxy security, Pxytest is definitely a valuable tool for your arsenal.
This software tests whether a host is open to potential abuse by examining various types of unsecured proxies. These include http-connect, http-post, socks4, socks5, wingate, telnet and cisco. The manual page has detailed descriptions of these different proxy types.
By detecting these vulnerabilities, Pxytest helps protect your system from being used as a pawn in spamming campaigns. Its sister utility, the rlytest open relay tester, is also worth checking out if you find Pxytest helpful. Overall, if you are concerned about spam or proxy security, Pxytest is definitely a valuable tool for your arsenal.
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