VPN: VPNs and DNS Leaks

This video goes through how to test whether you have a domain name server (DNS) leak that exposes your IP address.

When you access the internet and your DNS is not masked, malicious individuals can see your IP address and your physical location.

In this video, you see how an IP address can be used to identify the location of the user if there is a DNS leak and how to check whether you have a DNS leak.

Prepare for your test of the week!

You have covered all the new content for this week! In the following step, you will complete a test to assess your understanding of what you have learned within this past week of the course.

Remember, you do not have to take the test until you’re ready. To help you prepare, you might wish to spend some time refreshing your understanding of the contents of the past week.

You may wish to reflect on the Learning Outcomes introduced at the beginning of the week and make sure you are comfortable that you have met the requirements of each. Take some time to review your learning to help you prepare.