If it looks like 192.168.x.x or domain.com , it is a .
Power users or developers often create these to "randomize" their connection. Instead of connecting to the same server every time, a script reads from this text file to pick a random entry.
Where did the file originate? Files from the Official IPVanish Support Site are safe configuration files, whereas files found on file-sharing sites are high-risk. ipvanish_randomized.txt
Are you trying to or performing a security audit ?
If this file contains usernames and passwords , do not attempt to use them. If you suspect your own account might be in such a list, you should change your IPVanish password immediately and enable any available multi-factor authentication. To give you a better breakdown, could you tell me: Where did you find the file ? If it looks like 192
Developers of bots or scraping tools often use "randomized" lists of these proxies to bypass rate limits or geo-blocks. Contents: A list of proxy endpoints and ports. Analysis Steps
The most common use for a file with this name is a list of or IP addresses. Where did the file originate
Typically contains server hostnames (e.g., ://ipvanish.com ), IP addresses, or OpenVPN ( .ovpn ) configuration parameters. 2. Credential Lists (Security Risk)