SOCKS is a type of proxy connection protocol that’s used for general needs. It is often a default option with proxy services that don’t support all proxy types.The standard SOCKS protocol is known as SOCKS4. It provides all the features described in the previous section. However, there’s a more secure SOCKS5 version too.
HTTP is another protocol and remains the more popular one. The HTTP protocol functions are on a higher level than SOCKS protocols. As a result, it can understand traffic coming over a TCP connection, whereas a SOCKS connection cannot. Along with the HTTP protocol, there is a more secure HTTPS protocol to secure the connection. If you don’t want the data to be readable if it’s intercepted, the HTTPS proxy is a better bet. The HTTPS option is more desirable when connecting to an intranet or your bank from abroad.