DNS Leak
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DNS泄漏
DNS Leak · N/A · DNS泄漏 · dee-en-ess leek · DNS leakage · resolver leak · Privacy · vpn · dns · privacyPrivacyDNS leakage resolver leak/dee-en-ess leek/
Also known as: DNS leakage, resolver leak
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A DNS leak happens when DNS queries bypass the VPN or privacy path and go to the ISP or local network — revealing visited hostnames.
Real-World Example
Connected to a VPN but still querying your ISP’s DNS resolver is a classic DNS leak.
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