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Originally Posted by haertig
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Interesting to check on if the browser settings, PC settings or Router settings are providing DNS in the Browser. Normally the Router is using whatever settings the ISP has set.
If your DNS settings have been changed by malware (say in an advert), then even the simple test will show the server of a Middleman that simulates and passes through some sites to capture logins. Which DOES work on HTTPS.
Do change the default login of your Router so that Malware Javascript can't change the DNS settings.
Chrome might use Google for DNS so that Google can track when and what sites you access. Never use Google DNS if you care about privacy. Usually your own ISP (if you are in the EU, because USA ISPs can sell the info) is the most private DNS option.
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Originally Posted by haertig
Setting up your own VPN at home as Quoth mentioned above is good. If you're not technically up to doing this, an SSH tunnel can be used instead (SSH is usually easier to set up for most people, but you still need to know what you're doing to make your SSH server secure).
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But only of use when you are NOT at home! Some Routers support setting up a VPN server, such as ones using OpenWRT.