Auto Hosts

What is Auto Hosts?

Automate hosts file updates on Linux and MacOS to block Firefox telemetry, Google snooping, and web trackers at the root. Hosts files provide a useful redundancy when coupled with ad blockers like uBlock Origin and uMatrix, but can leave users vulnerable if not properly maintained. Auto Hosts automates the setup process for maintaining an up-to-date hosts file, reducing the risk of underlying attacks or privacy intrusions that in-browser filters may not protect against

Highlights

• Automates hosts file updates on Linux and MacOS
• Blocks Firefox telemetry, Google snooping, and web trackers at the root level
• Provides redundancy when used in conjunction with ad blockers
• Reduces risk of vulnerability from outdated or improperly maintained hosts file