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Android ad blocking relies on DNS tricks, developer warns
Original: Kevin Boone says all system-level Android ad blocking works by overriding DNS, and that it is not in Google's interest t
Developer Kevin Boone says all system-level ad blocking on Android works by overriding DNS, and that Google has little incentive to make it easy. AdAway, removed from Google Play, is distributed through F-Droid instead. Boone also cautions that a rogue DNS, VPN or blocker app can see all of a user's traffic, advising care when choosing such tools.
Why now: Ongoing debate over Google's control of Android app distribution and privacy risks of ad blockers.
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- Kevin Boone says all system-level Android ad blocking works by overriding DNS, and that it is not in Google's interest to make it easy. AdAway states Google Play removed it, so it ships via F-Droid. Boone warns a rogue DNS, VPN or blocker app can see all traffic, and advises… · technotenshi@infosec.exchange · 2
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