I am a technologist by trade, so my opinion is a bit biased, but I am a firm believer that Linux is by far the best Operating System (OS) for kids. Now, I’m not saying it’s the easiest, and that you won’t get complaints from your kids that the experience is different, but from a […]
The DNS Communication Hierarchy
CleanBrowsing is a DNS resolver that offers a content filtering service, it is why we say we are a DNS-based content filtering platform. But how exactly does that effect you, the user, when change your DNS? This article aims to focus on the communication hierarchy that exists, and that you should be aware of, when […]
Amazon Scams via Text Messages (SMS): We found a suspicious transaction
We have noticed an increase in text message (SMS) (a.ka. smishing attacks) scam attempts – mostly targeting the Amazon brand. Those Amazon text scams try to alert the receiver that there was a problem with their shipping, or transaction, and that they have to click on the link to get more information. A common tactic […]
Different Types of Content Filtering
CleanBrowsing is a DNS Filtering platform that allows you to deploy content filtering on your network. This means we can filter Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN), which means;: State Example CAN block badexample.com CAN NOT Block badexample.com/path/to/file.php What we can and cannot block is a direct reflection of the technology we have chosen to focus […]
Safe DNS – Encrypting DNS for a Safe Online Experience
The Domain Name System (DNS) has been around since the conception of the internet. It is the most popular, under appreciated, technology that powers the web. What I call a critical piece of the fabric of the web. Without it, we would have to remember things like 137.220.48.110 vs cleanbrowsing.org. Take a moment to visualize […]