Privacy-focused VPN provider Mullvad has announced the discontinuation of its public encrypted DNS service. This move signifies a strategic shift for the company, impacting how users can protect their DNS queries outside of the VPN connection.
The reasons behind the discontinuation have not been extensively detailed by Mullvad. The public DNS service was a free offering aimed at bolstering user privacy by encrypting DNS requests, thereby obscuring browsing activity from internet service providers and other potential observers. With its closure, users will need to seek alternative DNS solutions or utilize the DNS servers integrated within Mullvad's VPN service.
Mullvad VPN Shuts Down Public Encrypted DNS Service
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