“DNS queries are routed through the VPN tunnel to be resolved on our servers”
these statements are a bit confusing/contradicting (though Proton later explains that this latest statement does not apply on a browser extension VPN apps) and Proton further adds at https://protonvpn.com/support/dns-leaks-privacy/#dns-over-https that the DNS leak can happen also due to enabled DoH feature in web browser.
Solution: ProtonVPN browser extension should (if possible) warn user in case it fails to process DNS and as a result, it is leaked. Vote for this feature request
Another “issue” is with the above mentioned/linked workaround (here I am speaking only about Firefox), this workaround: go to “about:config into the URL bar and hit <enter>. At the warning, click Accept the risk and continue → search for network.trr.mode”
Not saying it’s better than a native app but it’s probably more secure than an extension.
One benefit I could think of is customization of your configuration. I’m pratically a newbie in networking so take everything with a grain of salt, because a wrongly configured network device is as bad a not having one.
However, being able to re-route everything to a corresponding wireguard tunnel adding specific rules to each devices, give you more controle of your network flow (Yes this is more advanced stuff and I only scratched the surface of what is possible). There’s way more to it and I lack the proper knowledge, but reading here and there, suggests that extensions are really bad for security/privacy. Also, the more addons you have, the more fringerprintable you are (yes i’m probably over simplifing…)
Sorry if I lack the technical terms, I’m just a tinkerer and like learning new stuff. If there’s a native app for every device go for it, otherwise I would suggest to find a way to re-route your traffic through a tunnel without the help of a browser extension.
But hey I’m just some random on the web without any degree, so whatever 🫠
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What is the benefit of installing wireguard over the proton VPN app?
Not saying it’s better than a native app but it’s probably more secure than an extension.
One benefit I could think of is customization of your configuration. I’m pratically a newbie in networking so take everything with a grain of salt, because a wrongly configured network device is as bad a not having one.
However, being able to re-route everything to a corresponding wireguard tunnel adding specific rules to each devices, give you more controle of your network flow (Yes this is more advanced stuff and I only scratched the surface of what is possible). There’s way more to it and I lack the proper knowledge, but reading here and there, suggests that extensions are really bad for security/privacy. Also, the more addons you have, the more fringerprintable you are (yes i’m probably over simplifing…)
Sorry if I lack the technical terms, I’m just a tinkerer and like learning new stuff. If there’s a native app for every device go for it, otherwise I would suggest to find a way to re-route your traffic through a tunnel without the help of a browser extension.
But hey I’m just some random on the web without any degree, so whatever 🫠