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Newb: I set secure DNS to Mullvad DNS. Since I can't afford a VPN, I do my web searches on Tor browser.

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[-] johnnyb@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

redirecting you to a unique subdomain and watch which resolver comes calling. that's how ipleak and co. check for DNS leaks.

[-] wintermute@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 weeks ago

Interesting... Never thought about that.

[-] gibson@sopuli.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

And that's why you should stick with tor browsers defaults (with the exception of adjusting security slider to meet needs). They have a whole team who are paid to think about it.

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