DNS provider became “data camp,” after installing NextDNS on my mac.

I originally have Avast premium security but I read about dns providers and was experimenting with changing my DNS provider to nextdns. On the setup page for NextDNS, there are many possible configurations that you can do on a mac to set NextDNS as your dns provider. 

I tried various ways to install it. I think my Avast was stopping it but I installed it as an app and also created a profile, and also used the commands. One of them worked but not my dns server provider is not Avast or NextDNS but some other unknown provider called “Data Camp” I tried to delete the profile of DNS that I configured but after doing so the whole app called Profiles disappeared from where it was in System Preferences. Please help. Im looking to you techies to help me. I have my A++ cert so I will be able to understand some of the things you may tell me. I have a Mac Monterey 12.7.4 I want to delete everything that has to do with NextDNS and also get things back to normal. Get ride of Data Camp.

Another thing I want to mention to get all the facts straight here is My Little snitch network monitor shows mDNSResponder from apple being used. There are 3 screenshots from the NextDNS configuration page and also one screenshot from my Little Snitch Network Traffic Monitor

I am sorry. But can someone confirm what others on the Mac forum are saying is true? Macs cant get virus's?

Edited by RubyRuby7, 27 April 2024 - 11:51 AM.

mDNS used on the local network.

There are viruses for Mac. Any OS can have malware. All are vulnerable. None are impervious.

I removed / deleted your topic in the malware removal forum. It is intended to be used ONLY by Windows users...not Macs.

I originally have Avast premium security but I read about dns providers and was experimenting with changing my DNS provider to nextdns. On the setup page for NextDNS, there are many possible configurations that you can do on a mac to set NextDNS as your dns provider. 

 

I tried various ways to install it. I think my Avast was stopping it but I installed it as an app and also created a profile, and also used the commands. One of them worked but not my dns server provider is not Avast or NextDNS but some other unknown provider called “Data Camp” I tried to delete the profile of DNS that I configured but after doing so the whole app called Profiles disappeared from where it was in System Preferences. Please help. Im looking to you techies to help me. I have my A++ cert so I will be able to understand some of the things you may tell me. I have a Mac Monterey 12.7.4 I want to delete everything that has to do with NextDNS and also get things back to normal. Get ride of Data Camp.

 

Another thing I want to mention to get all the facts straight here is My Little snitch network monitor shows mDNSResponder from apple being used. There are 3 screenshots from the NextDNS configuration page and also one screenshot from my Little Snitch Network Traffic Monitor

To remove NextDNS and restore DNS settings on your Mac, follow these steps:

1. Remove NextDNS Profiles by running the command "sh
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sudo profiles -D".
2. Uninstall the NextDNS app by dragging it to the Trash and deleting the Trash.
3. Reset DNS settings by running the command "sh
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sudo networksetup -setdnsservers Wi-Fi "Empty".
4. Verify DNS settings by checking the DNS tab in System Preferences > Network and removing any unwanted DNS servers.
5. Reinstall Avast Premium Security (Optional) and restart your Mac to ensure all changes take effect.
6. Check Little Snitch Rules and review rules related to DNS traffic and mDNSResponder.
7. Double-check DNS settings again after restarting to ensure they remain as intended.