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| From | Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: OT: DNS servers and Ad blocking |
| Date | 2026-05-08 18:17 +0200 |
| Organization | Camembert Normand au Lait Cru |
| Message-ID | <10tl2bf$bhlj$1@solani.org> (permalink) |
| References | <10tcktf$coau$1@dont-email.me> <10tjtfb$aobf$1@solani.org> <10tku45$2v63q$1@dont-email.me> |
On 08.05.26 17:05, Andrew Hewitt wrote: > On 08/05/2026 06:48, Jörg Lorenz wrote: >> For very fundamental reasons I do not trust any DNS operator with >> censorship also called adblocking. > > I just use either OpenDNS or CloudFlare with their malware settings > turned on as a router setting. The use of OpenDNS is considered questionable by some due to several key concerns: Privacy Issues: OpenDNS, now owned by Cisco, logs all DNS requests made through its servers. This means they can see and potentially store information about every website you visit, raising significant privacy concerns. Since 2015, this data has been under Cisco’s control, which may share or use it for various purposes, including commercial or security-related activities. Data Redirection and Capture: OpenDNS has been criticized for redirecting Google search queries through its own servers, capturing search data before forwarding it to Google. This practice allows them to collect and potentially monetize user search behaviorcyberciti.biz. Censorship and Filtering: OpenDNS offers content filtering, which can be useful for parental controls or enterprise security, but it also means they have the ability to block or redirect access to certain websites. This level of control can be seen as a form of censorship, especially if users are not fully aware or in agreement with the filtering policies. HTH, Jörg -- "Ave! Morituri te salutant!"
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