[kwlug-disc] DNS Black Hole server

Ronald Barnes ron at ronaldbarnes.ca
Fri May 19 00:23:33 EDT 2017


B.S. wrote on 2017-05-18 11:15 PM:

> Interesting.
>
> Does this negate the need for adblockers, then?

It could do just that, with a comprehensive list of domains to block in 
the NXDOMAINfile.list.


And, of course, works for all devices on the LAN if set as primary DNS 
on router; even guests with obscure devices would benefit without any 
configuration of those devices.


> Even if so, not sure it negates the need for blacklists, blocklists, and
> so on - there being so much more nefariousness out there than just ads?

The more comprehensive the block list, the more the benefits.  At least 
until it blocks something useful by being overly broad.

Balancing act, I suppose.


Thanks for giving it a test!


Feedback always welcome.

rb




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