DNS traffic can leak outside the VPN tunnel on Android
DNS traffic can leak outside the VPN tunnel on Android
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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Just use rethink dns with a wireguard tunnel and block every app except those you trust and need !
12 2 ReplyI 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?
3 0 ReplyYou have to put wireguard in simple mode .
2 0 ReplyThank you so much. Me just stupid.
1 0 ReplyNah we all don't know some things .
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That will not solve this issue.
1 0 ReplyI think rethink prevents dns leaks .
1 0 ReplyThe 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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