DNS & Privacy Blog

Securing the DNS Root: Testing Six Naming Schemes and the Road to DNSSEC Protection

A recent measurement study evaluates six different naming strategies for the Internet’s root DNS servers, examining whether DNSSEC can be added to secure the essential bootstrapping process without breaking compatibility…

Massive DNS Query Duplication Found by APNIC, 38% of Queries Repeated Unnecessarily

A new study from APNIC Labs shows that over 38% of DNS queries are duplicates, with some regions exceeding 60%, highlighting a tragedy of the commons in the internet's naming system.

Beyond the surface: The three layers of DNS resilience that keep websites online

New research reveals the multi-layered infrastructure behind domain names and uncovers common weak spots in authoritative DNS setups, especially among government services.

Why Your DNS Queries Are Often Sent Twice: APNIC Labs Reveals Widespread Duplication

New measurements show most DNS queries are duplicated within seconds, due to caches, browsers, and DNSSEC. Here’s what that means for your privacy and security.

EFF Report Warns: Mobile Ad Tools Quietly Push Apps to Share Where You Go

New research from the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveals how advertising software in mobile apps aggressively nudges users to surrender real-time location data, often without clear consent or understanding of where i…

What a DNS leak test really proves (and how to fix it)

Learn what a DNS leak test really proves, common causes of leaks, and how to fix them with encrypted, no-logs DNS like AEU DNS.

Set up private encrypted DNS on Android, Windows & router

Learn to set up private DNS on Android, Windows 11, and your router using encrypted DNS like AEU DNS for privacy.

DNS4EU vs NextDNS vs AEU DNS: which is truly no-logs?

Compare DNS4EU vs NextDNS vs AEU DNS: what no-logs really means, EU jurisdiction, and encrypted DNS options. Find the right resolver.

Block ads and trackers network-wide with DNS

Learn how to block ads and trackers network-wide with DNS in Europe, using encrypted, no-logs resolvers like AEU DNS.