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DNS Leak
Network Privacy
When DNS requests bypass your VPN.
Definition
A DNS leak happens when your device sends DNS requests to your regular internet provider instead of through the VPN.
In plain English
When DNS requests bypass your VPN.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Even with a VPN, leaked DNS can reveal which sites you visit.
Example
Example: Your browser uses the ISP’s DNS while your traffic goes through a VPN.
Apps Using DNS Leak
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept
