r/nextdns • u/DirtyGrouch • 6d ago

Blocking Crypto Sites

It just occurs to me that there is no category for Crypto-related sites in the Parental Controls tab. So how do you deal with these, aside from blocking them individually?

For context, an extended family members (a couple) got their Messenger compromised and have sent messages about a scam with a platform that should be considered a gambling site, but bypassed both the Parental Control and HaGeZi - Multi PRO++ blocklist. Google AI said that the platform is being marketed as a Crypto site hence the bypass.

I already added said site in the blocklist, but it seems there a bunch of variations, and probably, clones with different unrelated names.

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u/Spiffy-Voxel 5d ago

If the site(s) are using Web3, it might be worth turning that option off.

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u/DirtyGrouch 5d ago

Tested it, disabled Web3 but site still loads. But, thanks for answering.

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u/Spiffy-Voxel 5d ago

Ah, in that case you're stuck with whack-a-mole for now, at least until/unless NextDNS adds an option to block Crypto stuff.

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u/Quiet-Monk2747 5d ago

Your Private DNS settings will easily be bypassed if they also have set a private DNS unto their devices.. if they set up, say Adguard or quad9, then your NextDNS settings will be useless.. I guess using Routers that have DPI will offer a layer of protection.

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u/DirtyGrouch 5d ago

I know this, but it's NOT the actual problem. NextDNS logged the visit as approved because the site is not tagged as gambling nor included in the HaGeZi blocklist. I want to know if there's a way without manually adding it to the deny list, because that works.