diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9789897..71dcfef 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ *** # Guidelines -1) Must pass the "[girlfriend test](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grandma%20Test)". -2) Follow the [law of diminishing returns](https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) by not overblocking (e.g., using [Energized Ultimate](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/v0wwjf/does_energized_ultimate_blocklist_contain/iak0a79/) or [1Hosts Xtra](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vz9kla/at_last_nextdns_added_the_1host_xtra/ig7fkia/?context=3), blocking too many [TLDs](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#block-top-level-domains-tlds), etc.). +1) Must pass the [girlfriend test](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grandma%20Test), but with a few exceptions. These deviations are documented throughout the guide. +2) Follow the [law of diminishing returns](https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) by not overblocking (e.g., using [Energized Ultimate](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/v0wwjf/does_energized_ultimate_blocklist_contain/iak0a79/) or [1Hosts Xtra](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vz9kla/at_last_nextdns_added_the_1host_xtra/ig7fkia/?context=3), restricting too many [TLDs](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#block-top-level-domains-tlds-1-2-3-4), etc.). *** @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Use Threat Intelligence Feeds ### AI-Driven Threat Detection ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable AI-Driven Threat Detection -### Google Safe Browsing [1](https://safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_general/) [2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11689349/107696360-d8dde800-6c7f-11eb-9882-cccc8d2065c5.jpg) [3](https://the8-bit.com/apple-proxies-google-safe-browsing-privacy/) [4](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/wiki/Deviations-from-Chromium-(features-we-disable-or-remove)#services-we-proxy-through-brave-servers) +### Google Safe Browsing [1](https://safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_general/) [2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/11689349/107696360-d8dde800-6c7f-11eb-9882-cccc8d2065c5.jpg) [3](https://the8-bit.com/apple-proxies-google-safe-browsing-privacy/) [4](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/wiki/Deviations-from-Chromium-(features-we-disable-or-remove)#services-we-proxy-through-brave-servers) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Google Safe Browsing ### Cryptojacking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/cryptojacking.json) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Cryptojacking Protection @@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ ### Block Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) [1](https://www.malwarebytes.com/glossary/phishing) [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/uBlockOrigin/comments/w64sqt/comment/ihboutk/?context=3) [3](https://www.boldgrid.com/instagram-influencer-accounts-are-being-hacked-phishing-attacks/) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Newly Registered Domains (NRDs) → :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage*
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Blocking NRDs will cause false positives [occasionally](https://old.reddit.com/r/InternetIsBeautiful/comments/w2wdro/comment/iguvg8y/?context=3); however, if you are comfortable allowlisting, it is **strongly encouraged** that you enable this. Add NRDs to your allowlist selectively; and if you do, **NEVER** give sensitive information to a NRD. +
**Disclaimer:** Blocking NRDs will cause false positives [occasionally](https://old.reddit.com/r/InternetIsBeautiful/comments/w2wdro/comment/iguvg8y/?context=3). Be selective when adding NRDs to your allowlist; and, when you do this, **NEVER** give [sensitive information](https://www.egnyte.com/guides/governance/sensitive-information) to a NRD. If you would rather [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) your configuration instead, disable this setting. ### Block Dynamic DNS Hostnames [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/ddns/suffixes) [2](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1541740963760144386?cxt=HHwWhIC8iZ7PruUqAAAA) [3](https://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Block Dynamic DNS Hostnames -### Block Parked Domains [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/parked-domains-cname) +### Block Parked Domains [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/blob/master/security/parked-domains-cname) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Parked Domains -### Block Top-Level Domains (TLDs) [1](https://www.gomyitguy.com/blog-news-updates/malicious-domain-extensions) [2](https://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/tlds/) [3](https://thrivemyway.com/info-websites/) [4](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verified-twitter-accounts-hacked-to-send-fake-suspension-notices/) +### Block Top-Level Domains (TLDs) [1](https://www.gomyitguy.com/blog-news-updates/malicious-domain-extensions) [2](https://www.spamhaus.org/statistics/tlds/) [3](https://thrivemyway.com/info-websites/) [4](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/verified-twitter-accounts-hacked-to-send-fake-suspension-notices/) :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage* ``` @@ -56,16 +56,15 @@ *** # Privacy -### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) +### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) -Use **1Hosts (Lite)** instead of **1Hosts (Pro)** if you do not [report](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues) false positives and add to the allowlist. +Use **1Hosts (Lite)** instead of **1Hosts (Pro)** if you want to [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget) your configuration. NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist oisd 1Hosts (Pro) - -### Native Tracking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/native) +### Native Tracking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/native) :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage (unlikely)* Add these brands according to what devices you use. There's no advantage in adding brands you don't own; however, there’s no disadvantage in adding unused brands either. @@ -90,7 +89,7 @@ Add these brands according to what devices you use. There's no advantage in addi # Parental Control ### YouTube Restricted Mode ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Enforce YouTube Restricted Mode → :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage* -### Block Bypass Methods [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/parentalcontrol) +### Block Bypass Methods [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/parentalcontrol) ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Block Bypass Methods → :radioactive: *Enabling may cause breakage* *** @@ -106,7 +105,7 @@ Add these brands according to what devices you use. There's no advantage in addi graph.facebook.com -### Apple device updates [1](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/536) / Apple Music [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vz9kla/at_last_nextdns_added_the_1host_xtra/ig8zsnn/) +### Apple device updates [1](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/536) / Apple Music [2](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/vz9kla/at_last_nextdns_added_the_1host_xtra/ig8zsnn/) xp.apple.com @@ -115,7 +114,6 @@ Add these brands according to what devices you use. There's no advantage in addi smoot.apple.com ### Zoom [1](https://oisd.nl/excludes.php?w=log.zoom.us) [2](https://oisd.nl/excludes.php?w=us04logfiles.zoom.us) -Zoom untrusted certificate error messages when [Block Page](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#block-page) is enabled. logfiles.zoom.us us04logfiles.zoom.us @@ -126,13 +124,13 @@ Zoom untrusted certificate error messages when [Block Page](https://github.com/y production-cmp.isgprivacy.cbsi.com ### Microsoft Office 365 [1](https://github.com/badmojr/1Hosts/issues/565) [2](https://oisd.nl/excludes.php?w=mobile.pipe.aria.microsoft.com) -Disclaimer: You may only want to allowlist these requests if you're using the file collaboration features. +**Note:** Blocking these request may only break the file collaboration features. Allowlist them only if you experience breakage. self.events.data.microsoft.com mobile.pipe.aria.microsoft.com ### Xbox Live achievements [1](https://github.com/lightswitch05/hosts/issues/161#issuecomment-614973289) [2](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/commonly-whitelisted-domains/212#xbox-live-18) / Microsoft "Your Phone" [3](https://github.com/lightswitch05/hosts/issues/161#issuecomment-838590100) -Disclaimer: I don't use these, so I can't confirm these entries. +**Disclaimer:** I don't use these, so I can't confirm the requests. Allowlist them only if you experience breakage. v10.events.data.microsoft.com v20.events.data.microsoft.com @@ -148,7 +146,7 @@ Disclaimer: I don't use these, so I can't confirm these entries. ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable Cache Boost ### CNAME Flattening [1](https://medium.com/nextdns/nextdns-added-cname-uncloaking-support-becomes-the-first-cross-platform-solution-to-the-problem-e3f437f84342) [2](https://developers.cloudflare.com/dns/additional-options/cname-flattening) [3](https://advancedweb.hu/what-is-cname-flattening-and-how-it-helps-redirecting-the-apex-domain/) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Enable CNAME Flattening -### Web3 [1](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1491034351391305731) +### Web3 [1](https://twitter.com/NextDNS/status/1491034351391305731) [2](https://gabygoldberg.notion.site/f7050e62461143d49345e7b46eb5576b) ![Disabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/disabled.svg) Enable Web3

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