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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.

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.

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