The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) is now providing a free online protection service it calls the "Canadian Shield". Basically, it's a DNS-based firewall with some added features like phishing protection. Mobile Syrup has
an article with some details on how it works.
Every router comes with a preset DNS option, but they’re not always known for being super secure. That’s where this program comes in. You can follow along with the detailed steps on the CIRA’s website to remove the default DNS codes from your router and replace them with more secure CIRA codes. This means that the CIRA’s service, which is built from the ground up with privacy and security in mind, replaces your default DNS options to keep you secure.
In really simple terms, this is a filter between you and the internet that looks to ensure you’re not being watched or downloading viruses. The agency has also made it clear that it’s a non-profit organization and has no desire to monetize its users’ browsing data.
There’s also a mobile version of this for iOS and Android while your phone might label it as a VPN you get the same feature set as online.
I will probably try this out, but I want to see a review first. My main concern would be performance; otherwise, I see no reason not to use it.
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