The article argues that using your ISP’s DNS exposes your data and privacy, urging users to switch to external, privacy-focused DNS providers with encryption. It highlights DNSSEC, QNAME minimization, and ECS privacy settings, notes that self-hosting is an option for greater control, and lists privacy-forward options like Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Quad9 9.9.9.9, Control D 76.76.2.2, and AdGuard Public DNS. #Cloudflare #Quad9 #ControlD #AdGuard
Keypoints
- Avoid using ISP default DNS to reduce data exposure and tracking.
- Choose external DNS providers that support encrypted protocols (DoH/DoT/DoQ) and privacy-friendly policies.
- Ensure the provider supports DNSSEC, QNAME minimization, and consider ECS privacy settings.
- Self-hosting DNS offers control (ad-blocking, local zones, split-horizon DNS) but requires setup and fallback options.
- Examples of privacy-forward DNS options include Cloudflare 1.1.1.1, Quad9 9.9.9.9, Control D 76.76.2.2, and AdGuard Public DNS.
Read More: https://www.xda-developers.com/please-stop-using-your-isps-dns/