Two local internet service providers (ISPs), Maxis and TIME, have implemented a transparent DNS proxy, according to transparency and accountability initiative
Two local internet service providers , Maxis and TIME, have implemented a transparent DNS proxy, according to transparency and accountability initiative Sinar Project. This implementation redirects DNS queries to Google and Cloudflare public DNS servers, rendering users to no longer access websites blocked by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission .
Based on a test conducted by Sinar Project, both automated and manual testing suggests that Maxis and TIME had implemented the transparent DNS proxy on 5 August 2024. It is alleged that users who configured their internet settings to use alternative DNS servers have reported that they could no longer access MCMC-blocked websites, encountering connection timeout errors instead.The initiative notes that Maxis automatically redirects DNS queries directed to Google Public DNS to its own servers.
The findings also claim that test measurements from the Open Observatory of Network Interference confirmed that some Malaysian ISPs are implementing a transparent DNS proxy. Data collected through the OONI Probe App by the Sinar Project and volunteers showed DNS blocking and tampering, redirecting queries to MCMC’s IP address .
To counteract this, the initiative is encouraging affected users to enable DNS over HTTPS in their browser settings. This encrypts DNS lookups, ensuring they reach the intended servers without interference and providing a warning if tampering is detected. Google Chrome Browser Security Settings for DNS over HTTPS
For Firefox users, you can enable DoH via Settings > Privacy & Security > Enable Max Protection. Chrome users, on the other hand, can enable this by navigating to Settings > Security > enable Use Secure DNS > select a public DNS server such as Google or Cloudflare.
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