New Update Osprey Browser Protection discussion and updates

[goodjohnjr]

For anyone who is unaware, dns0.eu is officially discontinued. So having it enabled will not block anything.

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Thank you, @KnownStormChaser, I had no idea.

For those who are curious, if you go to their website, dns0.eu, that is the message that you will see.

 

[KnownStormChaser]

I already made a GitHub issue about it, and Foulest will update the extension accordingly.

dns0.eu Is Now Discontinued · Issue #42 · OspreyProject/Osprey

So dns0.eu is now discontinued. With another provider lost, looks like it's time for new providers soon.

github.com

 

[Foulest]

I already made a GitHub issue about it, and Foulest will update the extension accordingly.

dns0.eu Is Now Discontinued · Issue #42 · OspreyProject/Osprey

So dns0.eu is now discontinued. With another provider lost, looks like it's time for new providers soon.

github.com

An update to remove it, along with some other behind-the-scenes improvements, is on the way. You can expect it within the next few days.

 

[CyberDevil]

For anyone who is unaware, dns0.eu is officially discontinued. So having it enabled will not block anything.

I was even upset, but it seems that the alternative they offer is not much worse. However, the zero configuration for dns0 was still the most reliable in terms of security.

 

[KnownStormChaser]

I was even upset, but it seems that the alternative they offer is not much worse. However, the zero configuration for dns0 was still the most reliable in terms of security.

DNS4EU is not far behind in terms of blocking threats. Public DNS malware filters to be tested in 2025

One thing I do like is that they also block ads if you want, in addition to the malware/phishing blocking.

 

[goodjohnjr]

DNS4EU is not far behind in terms of blocking threats. Public DNS malware filters to be tested in 2025

One thing I do like is that they also block ads if you want, in addition to the malware/phishing blocking.

Thank you for sharing that @KnownStormChaser.

Do you know of anyone who has compared the ad blocking between it, AdGuard DNS default public servers, and Control D DNS free?

 

[KnownStormChaser]

Thank you for sharing that @KnownStormChaser.

Do you know of anyone who has compared the ad blocking between it, AdGuard DNS default public servers, and Control D DNS free?

I am not aware of any concrete tests for ad blocking like the threat one I shared. But I am willing to bet Control D will block more because they use a lot more sources, including AdGuard as one of their ad blocking sources.

 

[goodjohnjr]

I am not aware of any concrete tests for ad blocking like the threat one I shared. But I am willing to bet Control D will block more because they use a lot more sources, including AdGuard as one of their ad blocking sources.

Thank you for sharing that @KnownStormChaser. I wish that AdGuard DNS would have been included in that malicious / phishing website blocking test.

 

[silversurfer]

Changes in 1.4.2​

• Relegated Control D to a standard provider
• Removed DNS0.eu from Osprey (they no longer exist)
• Modified alphaMountain's configuration
• Improved IPv6 support
• Cleaned up code

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Release 1.4.2 · Foulest/Osprey

Changes in 1.4.2 Relegated Control D to a standard provider Removed DNS0.eu from Osprey (they no longer exist) Modified alphaMountain's configuration Improved IPv6 support Cleaned up code This up...

github.com

 

[nickstar1]

Is this no longer being developed? Last update was October 28th have not seen the developer active on here anymore?

 

[bjm_]

Is this no longer being developed? Last update was October 28th have not seen the developer active on here anymore?

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/osprey-browser-protection.456729/page-12#post-3257581

 

[silversurfer]

Changes in 1.4.3​

• Increased default cache expiration time from 24 hours to 7 days
• Updated alphaMountain API handling and logic
• Cleaned up code

Release 1.4.3 · OspreyProject/Osprey

Changes in 1.4.3 Increased default cache expiration time from 24 hours to 7 days Updated alphaMountain API handling and logic Cleaned up code This update has been submitted to all extension store...

github.com

 

[Foulest]

Is this no longer being developed? Last update was October 28th have not seen the developer active on here anymore?

I'm still around. Just focusing on school work and life outside of development.
Osprey is in an incredibly stable state, so no drastically new updates are needed. Just minor fixes every now and then.

 

[silversurfer]

Changes in 1.4.4​

• Added 'Report website as malicious' context menu button
• Fixed server redirect issue
• Cleaned up code

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

Release 1.4.4 · OspreyProject/Osprey

Changes in 1.4.4 Added 'Report website as malicious' context menu button Fixed server redirect issue Cleaned up code This update has been submitted to all extension stores. Full Changelog: 1.4.3....

github.com

 

[CyberDevil]

1.4.5 Latest

Changes in 1.4.5​

• Fixed issues with blocked/reported by text
• Fixed browser variable issues
• Cleaned up code

This update has been submitted to all extension stores.

 

[LinuxFan58]

@Foulest

Two remarks regarding AlphaMountain AI
1. IMO child xxx abuse should be in the sexual content category (in stead of Untrusted)
2. For the remaining categories, this would be more appropriate (when reading their API info, you could add at least 4 categories: 27, 63, 70 and 72).

I tested it and works great (all except one of the 20 URL's I used for testing were blocked by AlphaMountain AI), no FP's until now (when only using Alpha AI).

P.S. I removed the drug/illegal substances category, because the website where I order herbs was also blocked (unless you know a way to get high on funegreek or turmeric, please PM me }, I used the report button to have Alpha Mountain have a look at it. For fun I searched for Dutch "coffeeshops" and "smart shops" and 2 of them (randomly clicked 5) passed unnoticed, so I doubt whether the 15 category is effective).

 

[LinuxFan58]

@Foulest

On precision sec (your other preferred partner), it is very hard to trigger a block from them. Are you sure you test ALL the result categories?

In your code you are ONLY testing on result "malicious"

Which is mentioned in precision sec API ducumentation

But in their info I can also find other result categories (also note that this category does not start with a Capital letter)

I understand that it may be harder to use the results provided by PrecisionSec (this is what AI told me)

 

[Foulest]

@Foulest

On precision sec (your other preferred partner), it is very hard to trigger a block from them. Are you sure you test ALL the result categories?

In your code you are ONLY testing on result "malicious"
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Which is mentioned in precision sec API ducumentation
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But in their info I can also find other result categories (also note that this category does not start with a Capital letter)
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I understand that it may be harder to use the results provided by PrecisionSec (this is what AI told me)
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The check_url API returns either Malicious or No result, so this doesn't apply. I'll remove the AlphaMountain drugs & illegal substances category in the future.

 

[Foulest]

I finally made an introduction video for Osprey. Let me know your thoughts:

 

[goodjohnjr]

I finally made an introduction video for Osprey. Let me know your thoughts:

Bravo @Foulest, you did great, that is exactly what we needed, especially when trying to let others know about Osprey Browser Protection.

It is amazing what you have done with this extension.

I seriously hope that your project gets all the support it needs to live on.