
DNS and WebRTC Leaks: The Hidden Proxy Killers
You have set up your proxy perfectly. Your IP shows the right location. But your real identity is leaking through DNS queries and WebRTC connections. These invisible leaks are responsible for more account bans than most operators realize. What Are DNS Leaks? How DNS Works When you visit a website, your browser first asks a DNS server to translate the domain name into an IP address. This DNS query happens before the actual web request. The Leak Many proxy configurations only route web traffic through the proxy. DNS queries bypass the proxy and go directly to your ISP DNS server, revealing: Your real ISP — Identifies your actual internet provider Your real location — ISP DNS servers are geographically located near you Your browsing history — Every domain you visit is logged by the DNS server Without DNS leak: Browser → Proxy → DNS Server → Website (Everything goes through proxy) With DNS leak: Browser → ISP DNS Server (LEAK!) Browser → Proxy → Website (DNS bypasses proxy) How to Detect D
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