How to Identify and Prevent DNS Leaks
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VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) provide an easy way for online anonymity. DNS (dynamic name system) links IP addresses with the URL a user has visited. VPNs provide an anonymous DNS server, thus ensuring the target website or URL doesn’t get your public IP address. DNS leak occurs when the browser sends a DNS request directly, thus ignoring the VPN. A DNS leak could leave you exposed even when the VPN is ON. Here are a few tips and tricks on how to prevent a DNS leak.