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Difference between Squid ACL vs DNSBL
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ArminF:
Hello,
what is the difference between using Squid with ACL blocklists (URL, Malware, Suspicious Sources) and DNSBL through a DNS like Unbound or bind?
Does it make sense to run both parallel? As far i understood both strategies act the same.
thank you!
A
mimugmail:
Similar, yes, but in theory you could also use URIs with Squid
bartjsmit:
Unbound or bind only block DNS requests. If a client connects on an IP address (e.g. through a hosts file) they will bypass the block.
Allowing only outbound HTTP(S) from Squid plugs that hole.
You can use both to improve performance, since a lot of blacklisted DNS requests will be cached.
Bart...
ArminF:
Gentlemen,
thank you very mich for your kind help and explanation!
Will go configure and test further.
Also started to document my changes.
thank you
armin
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