Interactive detection - IP / DNS leak and others
On our site you can check whether your identification data such as your real IP address, DNS, the version of operating system, and system locale (language and other settings) can be detected while you are browsing the Internet.
How can my data be leaked?
Data leakage can occur through HTTP headers sent by browser, JavaScript, and plug-ins such as Flash, Java, WebRTC, etc.
What is an IP Leak?
Plug-ins such as Flash, Java, or WebRTC - can reveal your real IP address even though you're using a proxy or VPN.
What is a DNS Leak?
Like with the IP Leak, plug-ins may perform DNS resolving (translating a domain name to an IP address) directly, bypassing your proxy, VPN, or Tor. This will cause HTTP requests to be routed through the DNS server nearest to you, effectively disclosing your real location.
How to prevent IP Leak and DNS Leak?
We recommend:
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Disabling or removing Java and Flash plug-ins.
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Disabling (in Firefox) or blocking via a special extension the WebRTC plug-in.
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Using reliable tools for hiding IP address and traffic encryption, featuring built-in protection from IP and DNS leaking (like Privatix utility).
How to protect against OS and locale information leakage?
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Modify HTTP headers by using special browser extensions.
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Disable JavaScript or use a browser extension to configure a list of trusted websites where running JavaScript is allowed.
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Disable or remove Java and Flash plug-ins.