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Waterfox Update 6.6.6 removes the Firefox code that allows them to make a Geo-IP Request without permission (infosec.pub)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by finitebanjo@piefed.world to c/privacy@programming.dev

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[–] Cort@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Honestly, it may have nothing to do with the browser.

For instance at&t's newest fiber gateway (bgw320-500/505, 3-4 years old at this point) has a known issue that bypasses pihole for all Wi-Fi devices. Such that only hardwired devices can utilize its DNS services. Even with the pihole acting as DHCP server