THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IP LEAKS AND DNS
What would you do if you have a bad memory and have to memorize every contact? Obviously, you cannot memorize them but you can note them down in a phonebook or in a diary. Every time you wish to call someone, you’ll get the book and bam! You are done.
What if one day someone asks you to memorize some numeric codes to get a resource on the internet? This would be tough, right? The DNS or Domain Name System is known as the “phonebook” of the internet. It allows easy access to the users when using web browsers. People search websites by their “domain names” like dawn.com, wikipedia.org, wordpress.com etc.
DNS translates the domain name to a unique numeric code which is called the IP (Internet Protocol) address. Each device connected to the internet has a different IP address.
The DNS has removed the tension of memorizing every IP address by the domain names to every resource. The DNS converts a hostname (like www.something.com) to a computer friendly IP (like 198.111.1.1). Every device that is connected to the internet has an IP address which is necessary to locate that device. Whenever you type the hostname to search for resource, the domain name is translated and the IP address is necessary to load the webpage.
You can assume the entire process as a movie where you are unaware of what happened behind the scenes. The scenes shown on the screen are a result of a lot of hard work which nobody knows. Similarly, the translation of a domain name to an IP address is behind the scene. Many of us before reading any articles did not even imagine if this could happen.
The code is for security purposes. When a social media account can be hacked or any other private information can be leaked, the IP address can also be leaked. Why and how does an IP address leak? This happens when you are connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) but still the IP is shown. A VPN is used to hide or change your IP address. All your web browsing is encoded and sent to your VPN service provider. This means that your actual IP address is hidden and outsiders can only see the IP by the VPN provider.
Many people while searching for web pages come across a scenario where they cannot load a page. Instead it says, “the domain has been temporarily or permanently been blocked.” What will a person do now? He will login to his VPN account and get access to the domain. The VPN locates you in the desired area and you get access to the domain. If he further browses the content and faces the domain blockage, this means that the content you are trying to browse is from a different region, moreover, your original IP is being traced rather than the one provided by the VPN. This means that your IP is leaking.
Watch how PureVPN can protect you IP from leaking
Many IP leaks affect the network protocol of any type in your smartphone. But VPN providers have built a strong network to avoid IP leakage. Generally, IP leaks are not because of bad VPN service provider. They are caused due to susceptibilities in the existing technology, like browser software etc.
How can you check if you are suffering from PureVPN IP leak?
1. Disconnect your VPN and check the IP address via Google.
2. Connect to the VPN and be sure that you are connected.
3. Browse your IP again and see if a new IP address is appearing or not. A new address will be there corresponding your country and VPN.
4. Free IP leak tests are now available on the internet. Most IP leak tests are outdated, and are not mobile friendly.
How do you prevent PureVPN IP leak?
IP is the most important thing to hide your identity, personal details, browsing activities and many other things. People often have a question that why do have to mask their IP address if they have not done anything wrong. If someone asks you for your passwords bank information, or any other personal detail, what would be your answer? You will obviously not allow anyone to snoop into your privacy. This is the reason that the IP address should be kept confidential.
These are some tips you could follow to prevent PureVPN IP leak.
1. SAFE BROWSERS:
Install safe browsers and avoid clicking on ads popping up on the window. Secure browsers are made on the basis of strict security measures for privacy. Install safe browsers which not only give you privacy for the IP address but also give you other measures to secure your data.
2. PROXY SERVERS:
These servers mask the original IP to a fake one and give the users a chance to browse the domains that are restricted in their region.
There is still a chance that the servers might sell your data to a third party for profits. The internet speed might also reduce.
3. VPN:
VPN service providers should be best. They actually hide your actual IP and show the fake address. Usually free VPN service providers are risky to have as they might sell your information to another party for the sake of profits. Be careful while getting a VPN provider.
4. DNS & PureVPN IP LEAK PREVENTION:
Choose a VPN with DNS leak protection. Sometimes you are unaware of DNS leak which might also leak your IP. Manually change the DNS server to a more compatible one so that all your information is safe.
Browse safe and avoid surfing websites that are blocked or ask for confidential information. Make sure that you have upgraded versions of the VPN. Search for VPNs which continuously monitor your network and makes sure that the true IP is never revealed. It would automatically disconnect if any change is detected. Check the privacy policies of applications you install or wherever you sign up. Follow the steps for preventing IP leak. Check your IP leak regularly.