A personal endeavor to reduce my trackable digital footprint and protect my network from exposure to digital malicious content.
Proceed with caution; Depending on your circumstances, could disrupt functionality.
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Tracking - Blocks domains known for tracking user activities.
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Malware - Protects against domains with destructive malware.
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Advertisements - Blocks ad-serving domains for a cleaner browsing experience.
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Social Media - Blocks access to most major social media platforms.
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Google - Blocks access to a wide range of Alphabet Inc. & Google Domains.
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DOH/DNS - Public and DoH (DNS over HTTPS) Servers (bypass protection)
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for a more detailed section, look here.
While blocklists offer significant protection against trackers, malware, and advertisements, relying solely on them is not a foolproof solution for safeguarding your digital footprint. The ever-evolving nature of online threats means that a layered approach to security is crucial. I personally highly recommend using a combination of tools and techniques to enhance your privacy and security.
For most users leveraging Pi-hole, I recommend:
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uBlock Origin - A browser extension which offers advanced ad and tracker blocking capabilities, allowing for fine-grained control over what content is allowed or blocked. It works seamlessly alongside Pi-hole to provide an extra layer of protection at the browser level and minimizes the number of requests reaching your DNS.
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OPNSense: A powerful open-source firewall and routing platform, OPNSense offers comprehensive network security features, including intrusion detection and prevention systems. Works in tandem with Pi-hole to secure your network infrastructure against a broader range of threats.
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OpenWRT: Installing OpenWRT, a customizable open-source firmware, on compatible routers allows for greater control over your network settings. With OpenWRT, you can implement additional security measures, such as setting up a secure DNS, configuring firewall rules, and integrating with Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking.
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Unbound: A high-performance, open-source DNS resolver that improves security and privacy by handling DNS queries and providing features like DNSSEC validation.
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Whitelist - Categorized domain-based whitelist suggestions for your favorite services, software and websites, compatible with Pi-hole.
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Pi-hole - A configuration guide for setting up fully self-contained recursive DNS resolver for maximum privacy and ad-blocking efficiency.
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Raspberry Pi - A comprehensive guide on configuring your Raspberry Pi for optimal performance, reliability, power-consumption, security & privacy.
In case, you have suggestions, new blocklist sources, or want to report an issue:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch (feature/your-feature-name).
- Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Describe your changes').
- Push to the branch (git push origin feature/your-feature-name).
- Open a Pull Request and join the discussion.
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