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lemmyreader to [email protected]English • 1 year ago

DNS traffic can leak outside the VPN tunnel on Android

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DNS traffic can leak outside the VPN tunnel on Android

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lemmyreader to [email protected]English • 1 year ago
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We were recently made aware of multiple potential DNS leaks on Android. They stem from bugs in Android itself, and only affect certain apps.
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    10•1 year ago

    Just use rethink dns with a wireguard tunnel and block every app except those you trust and need !

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      That will not solve this issue.

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        I think rethink prevents dns leaks .

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          1•1 year ago

          The issue seems to be related to how Android falls back for DNS query, beneath the firewall of your choice. In a building, people do not walk from or through upper floors. They need to enter through the ground floor and then go up.

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      3•1 year ago

      I tried out rethink DNS but I did not manage in any way to just use my VPNs DNS. Would you have a hint how to make it work?

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        You have to put wireguard in simple mode .

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          Thank you so much. Me just stupid.

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            Nah we all don’t know some things .

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