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VPNs & Encrypted Tunnels

VPNs & Encrypted Tunnels

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How a VPN DNS Query Bypasses a Local Resolver

A VPN client intercepts DNS queries before the local resolver sees them and forwards those queries through an encrypt...

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VPN Protocol Handshake: Cipher Suite Negotiation

A VPN handshake negotiates a cipher suite by exchanging protocol versions, key exchange methods, and authentication a...

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How a VPN Kill Switch Actually Cuts Traffic

A VPN kill switch blocks all network traffic the moment the encrypted tunnel drops, preventing unprotected data from ...

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How a VPN Handshake Actually Authenticates a Server

A VPN handshake uses asymmetric cryptography and certificate chains to verify a server's identity before any encrypte...

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How a No-Logs Claim Is Actually Verified

The technical and procedural methods used to verify a VPN provider's no-logs claim, from audits to server architecture.

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How Split Tunneling Actually Routes Traffic

The routing mechanics behind split tunneling — how some traffic goes through a VPN while other traffic bypasses it.

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How a VPN Tunnel Actually Encrypts Traffic

The technical process behind a VPN tunnel — how a handshake establishes a session key and encrypts traffic end to end.

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