Shutting down our public encrypted DNS servers and sponsoring Quad9 instead | Mullvad VPN
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Mullvad has operated public encrypted DNS (DoH) servers since 2022. They are unnecessary when using Mullvad VPN — traffic is already encrypted and Mullvad VPN's internal DNS handles all queries.

Running a privacy-focused public DNS service is a highly specialized undertaking, and the Quad9 Foundation is the undisputed leader in the field. Rather than duplicating their efforts to achieve only part of what they do, we’re putting those resources toward financially supporting Quad9 instead.

      • lemmysmash@piefed.socialEnglish
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        1 month ago

        No problem! Technically they ARE a Cypriot company (and probably even hire in the EU now and have to obey GDPR and stuff), but historically it’s been founded in Moscow. And personally I would consider even historical ties to authoritarian countries a red flag.

        • Kangae_Hishiryo@scribe.disroot.orgEnglish
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          1 month ago

          But, like, they only were founded on Moscow, or they had proven links with the Russian government? Because these are two distinct things.

          I mean, one might be founded on an authoritarian country but not support any of its shit. Or even fight against it. If I had the resources, that’s what I’d do at least.

          I ask sincerely because I don’t know too much about their story and I don’t have energy to research tho.

          At least I’ve never used them because I didn’t like the part that an important part of their infrastructure is closed-source.