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Security expert discovered a bug that affects million Kaspersky VPN users

  • August 10, 2018
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August 10, 2018  By Pierluigi Paganini

A security issue exists in Kaspersky VPN <=v1.4.0.216 which leaks your DNS Address even after you’re connected to any virtual server. (Tested on Android 8.1.0)

 
What is a DNS leaks?
 
In this context, with the term “DNS leak” we indicate an unencrypted DNS query sent by your system OUTSIDE the established VPN tunnel.
 
Kaspersky VPN is one of the most trusted VPN which comes with 1,000,000+ tier downloads in the official Google Play Store, however, it was observed that when it connects to any random virtual server still leaks your actual DNS address.
 
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  • August 12, 2018
Who would trust the Russians with their cybersecurity? (Other than our pResident) 😛

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Who would trust the Russians with their cybersecurity? (Other than our pResident) :p
Well it is just possible his son could as well 😉 but who are we to say.