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What’s the Difference Between Recursive DNS and Authoritative DNS - 2022

As you contemplate which option best fits your needs, you’ll likely notice the terms recursive DNS and authoritative DNS tossed around. It is important to understand the difference between these two components of the domain name system and the role that each plays in browsing the web. Spoiler alert – for the average internet user, one of these types of services likely won’t apply.

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Quad9 Joins the Cyber Threat Alliance as Leading DNS Service to Improve the Cybersecurity of Our Global Digital Ecosystem

Quad9 Joins the Cyber Threat Alliance as Leading DNS Service to Improve the Cybersecurity of our Global Digital Ecosystem

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Why Should I Switch to a Security and Privacy Focused DNS Server?

Protecting yourself online is more important than ever before and as the internet evolves, antivirus software and malware scanners no longer provide enough protection. Let’s explore the latest security and privacy tool, DNS servers.

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An Update to the Quad9 and Sony Music German Court Injunction – August 2022

Quad9 has filed an appeal in Hamburg as well as requested the court in Hamburg to set a deadline for Sony to initiate the main proceeding. This would allow additional evidence, such as witnesses or expert testimony to be utilized, which was not possible in the preliminary proceeding, which only permitted affidavits.

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Cybersecurity Executive Mary O’Brien Joins The Quad9 Foundation Council

The industry’s largest non-profit DNS resolver underscores its commitment to protect users from malware and phishing by adding security expert, deepening its expert bench.

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The Internet Society and Quad9 Partner to Deliver Advanced DNS Security to Cities at the Edge

The Internet Society (ISOC) and Quad9 today announced the completion of their first successful partnership for expansion of DNS-based privacy and security services.

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Quad9 Selects EdgeUno to Expand their Services Throughout Latin America

May 10, 2022 -- Miami, (USA) / Zürich (Switzerland) EdgeUno and Quad9 today announced their partnership where EdgeUno is supplying Quad9 with servers and network connectivity in several locations throughout Latin America to further expand the global reach of their DNS security service.

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Quad9 bolsters its DNS coverage with i3D.net’s global network

i3D.net’s low-latency network enables a better experience for Quad9 users. We can attribute about 30 million blocking events in the past month to these i3D.net sites.

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Mobile Provisioning Profiles

iOS Mobile Provisioning Profiles for Quad9 protective DNS services

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DNS4EU - Quad9 Perspective and Status

Quad9 strives to “raise the bar” for rDNS operators in all environments. We hoped this tenderwould create incentives for EU-based rDNS operators (ISPs, telcos, network service operators or rDNS platforms) to work towards an equivalent set of privacy and security guidelines. We had hoped that Quad9 would be one of multiple winning candidates funding expansion and service upgrades across the EU.

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