Battle Which DNS would you choose for Security and Content blocking?

[Tempnexus]

I would like to add a second opinion Content and Malware blocking on top of my Sophos UTM.
Giving that speculation which DNS would you choose?
Norton DNS
Comodo DNS
Open DNS
Fools DNs

 

[South Park]

I'm going to try AdGuard DoH, because I've been having a lot of page load errors lately and not sure if Quad9 is to blame.

 

[Brahman]

I'm going to try AdGuard DoH, because I've been having a lot of page load errors lately and not sure if Quad9 is to blame.

I suspected it. I too have the same issue.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I'm going to try AdGuard DoH, because I've been having a lot of page load errors lately and not sure if Quad9 is to blame.

I had similar experience with Quad9 in the past as well. I use SimpleDnsCrypt to use DOH and host based adblocking system wide and also have query log enabled so I could see every dns query. With Quad9 I got a lot of server error while cloudflare, adguard, etc works perfectly fine.

 

[blackice]

I'm going to try AdGuard DoH, because I've been having a lot of page load errors lately and not sure if Quad9 is to blame.

I had a fairly regular page resolution failures due to time out for Quad9’s DoT implementation.

 

[Handsome Recluse]

I had a fairly regular page resolution failures due to time out for Quad9’s DoT implementation.

Don't seem to have problems with the regular ones.

 

[blackice]

When I was running an ASUS router with Merlin firmware on it, and he released DoT support, he said it was an issue with the default DoT timeout for requests. The only service at the time that had zero issues was cloudflare because it was so fast. Not sure if the DoH implementation has a similar issue, or if Quad9 has other issues.

 

[Kubla]

I have been testing out NextDNS it allows you to use black lists white lists, has lists you can toggle to block things like malware, phishing sites, ads,& trackers, State surveillance sites etc... and gives you detailed analytics of your queries, so you know what is connecting to what and it is pretty fast according DNS Benchmark software benchmark I ran , it ranked at #16 .

 

[upnorth]

@Evjl's Rain , do you still test Neustar?

UltraDNS Firewall, a cloud-based Recursive DNS | Neustar

Neustar UltraDNS delivers 100% uptime SLA, DNSSEC support & DDoS protection to thousands of companies across the globe including Fortune 500 companies.

www.home.neustar

 

[Evjl's Rain]

@Evjl's Rain , do you still test Neustar?

UltraDNS Firewall, a cloud-based Recursive DNS | Neustar

Neustar UltraDNS delivers 100% uptime SLA, DNSSEC support & DDoS protection to thousands of companies across the globe including Fortune 500 companies.

www.home.neustar

no, I use my ISP's DNS and google DNS for maximum speed
I use adguard DNS for my ios device

 

[South Park]

This is interesting: When I use AdGuard DNS, the anycast server assigned to me is Choopa LLC in NJ, but when I use Clean Browsing (security blocking only), the anycast server is also Choopa LLC, but in L.A. (about 3,000 miles closer to where I live). So far I've been pleased with Clean Browsing.

 

[Sampei Nihira]

In this forum you love tests.
It would be better to test your DNS.
I use AdguardDNS as my favorite DNS and Cloudflare as an alternative DNS.

If I want to do a test I use the web page below:

Test Malware!

Each test will open up a new browser window at http://malware.wicar.org/. You may wish to try each test systematically. Ideally, all tests should be blocked by your anti-malware defences. If a blank...

www.wicar.org

 

[valvaris]

Full Paranoid - Make your own Recursive DNS with Pi-hole and Unbound. (DNSsec)
Filter what you want and have full control. ^^

Sincerely
Val.

 

[alakazam]

The free version of CleanBrowsing stopped working altogether on my PC. I reinstalled it, but it just doesn't seem to do anything anymore. I need a software that blocks adult websites and can be password-protected.

 

[Templarware]

Cloudflare Families or Quad9.

 

[TairikuOkami]

I need a software that blocks adult websites and can be password-protected.

DNS Family - https://dnsforfamily.com/#DNS_Servers
OpenDNS - https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/#familyshield
UltraDNS - https://www.publicdns.neustar

As for the software you can try adguard with energized filter.

 

[alakazam]

DNS Family - https://dnsforfamily.com/#DNS_Servers
OpenDNS - https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/#familyshield
UltraDNS - https://www.publicdns.neustar

As for the software you can try adguard with energized filter.

AdGuard is good. I tested the trial version, but I cannot afford to purchase the premium version, so I uninstalled it.
I have no idea what the Energized filter is and how to install it. That site looks confusing to me.

 

[Freki123]

@alakazam Have you seent the offers for adguard desktop lifetime? <20$

AdGuard: Lifetime Subscription | StackSocial

Get Rid of Annoying Ads & Protect Your Device from Malware with This Advanced Ad Blocking App

stacksocial.com

P.s Always read any fineprint they have

 

[TairikuOkami]

I have no idea what the Energized filter is and how to install it. That site looks confusing to me.

You can add it to adblockers, but they are easier to bypass than DNS. You can use filterlists webpage and select to subscribe to it. It basically blocks images/videos, not webpages.

 

[alakazam]

You can add it to adblockers, but they are easier to bypass than DNS.

What is DNS and how does one install it?

 

[TairikuOkami]

What is DNS and how does one install it?

No need to install anything, just set it up in your router, windows or a browser by entering 4 numbers, that is all. You can test various DNS services for effectiveness.

A List of Free and Public DNS Servers for 2024

A list of the best public and completely free DNS servers, plus why you might want to change them.

www.lifewire.com

Or you can use this utility for a quick setup. Pick Family Safe DNS List, pick one DNS and Apply DNS.

Dns Jumper v2.3

DNS Jumper is a free and portable software that lets you change DNS with a few clicks and is the world's first IPv6 support software.

www.sordum.org