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Transparent DNS Proxies

ISPs can implement transparent DNS proxies that intercept and redirect DNS traffic, forcing DNS leaks.

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How can DNS leaks occur and how to test for them?

A happens when DNS queries—those lookups that translate domain names into IP addresses—are exposed to unintended parties (typically an ISP) despite using privacy tools like a VPN, letting observers lo...