I read a bit about using a different DNS for Privacy and I think the best one should be quad9? Or is there anything better except self hosting a DNS?

  • nachtigall@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    The one from your ISP. Your ISP can see your traffic anyway, so you gain nothing by using a third-party DNS server.

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      1 year ago

      As far as I read (I’m no expert!) they could check the SNI of the TLS handshake if they want. But using the DNS of the ISP is handing them the data right in a way they can analyze/use them very easily afaik?

      Still learning about this topic!

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        1 year ago

        They route your traffic, hence they can see all IP addresses you communicate with. With a reverse lookup you can then usually find out the address too.

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        1 year ago

        In the end it comes down to what your goals is. DOH indeed hides DNS queries from sniffers and your ISP, but the traffic between you and your destination is still visible for the ISP (unless you use a VPN or TOR).

        If you only care about the content blocking aspect a third party resolver may make sense as @CrazyClown@lemmy.ca explained below.

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          1 year ago

          Yes, my question was just referred to DNS queries. Thank you for your reply.

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        1 year ago

        Congrats but then you are using more than just another DNS resolver/different DNS technology.