News

Version: 2.0.1

Bugfixes:

  • Fixed problem with pop-up when resolver does not support DNSSEC
  • Change default settings of validator (choice “Without resolver” is now default)

Known bugs & limitations:

  • IE and GC version do not work correctly with enabled proxy

Version: 2.0

New Features:

  • Validator core is based on libunbound library
  • Unifies the look and functionality for all the affected browsers
  • User-friendly validator preferences
  • Possibility to select specific TLDs and zones which will not be validated
  • Shows IP addresses of browser and validator when the IP address which the browser is using differs from the address obtained by the DNSSEC add-on
  • Warning pop-up is displayed when resolver does not support DNSSEC
  • English, German and Czech localization are supported

Bugfixes:

  • GC: Fixed problem with unknown IP address when site is generated by javascript
  • Fixed bad icon and texts when the IP address which the browser is using differs from the address obtained by the DNSSEC add-on
  • Fixed problem with IPv6 detection in IE

Known bugs & limitations:

  • IE and GC version do not work correctly with enabled proxy

DNSSEC Validator is a web browser add-on, which allows you to check the existence and validity of DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) records related to domain names in the address of the webpage currently displayed in your browser window. The result of this check is displayed using colour keys and information texts in the page’s address bar or toolbar. Currently, Internet Explorer (IE), Mozilla Firefox (MF) and Google Chrome (GC) web browsers are supported.

Description

The DNSSEC validation result is symbolised by colour keys. Additional explanatory texts are diplayed is in the page’s address bar (MF and GC) or in a separate toolbar (IE). Clicking on a given key symbol reveals more detailed security information.

Key features

  • The validator checks the existence and validity of DNSSEC signed DNS records for domain names
  • The core of the validator is based on the libunbound library
  • DNSSEC Validator does not require a validating resolver for its function
  • Contains a shared DNS cache accessible from all browser windows and tabs.
  • English, German and Czech localization are supported
  • Compliance with latest RFCs
  • Open source project released under the BSD license

GUI and interface

  • Colour keys icon and information texts present DNSSEC status
  • Screenshots are available here

Supported platforms

  • All major UNIX-like systems (Linux, Mac OS X, …)
  • MS Windows
  • x86 and x64 architectures