Quad9 DNS (9.9.9.9) and ThreatSTOP network are currently blocking access to update.ixsystemscom (or to be exact, its CNAME link.storjshareio). This currently blocks TrueNAS updates from networks using IPS, Malware filtered DNS or other network protection utilizing ThreatSTOP originated lists: Quad…

I had to mangle the DNS names and URL in previous post due to forum limitations but its .com and .io for aforementioned DNS names.

I use Q9. Problem confirmed. [Screenshot 2025-01-30 at 6.13.06 AM]

I really think ixSystems should not use link.storjshare dot io for their system updates. That link domain seems to be used by storj for many purposes. One being links to user originated content (which can be malware). These kind of link/share URLs are prone to be blacklisted and limited. System up…

[image] Cray: I really think ixSystems should not use link.storjshare dot io for their system updates. Seems to be a systemic problem [image] Why is TrueNAS Scale with no apps communicating with storj TrueNAS General Question: Is this CDN manditory or optional? I…

[image] Cray: These kind of link/share URLs are prone to be blacklisted and limited. Sounds like idiotic policy on the part of the blacklists, then.

[image] dan: Sounds like idiotic policy on the part of the blacklists, then. If domain/URL is source for malware distribution they really do not have a choice. If you forgivingly leave safe havens for malware distribution the bad actors will immediately rush to use (/abuse) it. The policy is …

Blocking Storj is kind of like blocking DropBox, or Google Drive. Just because someone might be able to upload something bad there, it in no way means the domain itself is malicious. Drive and Dropbox can be (and are) used for malware delivery. I’ve raised a support case with Quad9 to get this rem…

There is one workaround for those with internal nameservers that can be used to spoof address resolution. Problem is not with update.ixsystems dot com domain, but rather with the CNAME record that it points to: link.storjshare dot io - its blocked. That however further resolves to single IPv4 addre…

To add some context, iXSystems has a partnership with Storj, hence why they are used: [image] TrueNAS iX-Storj Cloud Storage: Secure Data Solutions iX-Storj on TrueNAS is a secure & efficient decentrailzed cloud solution that utilizes the blockchain to deliver up to 16 nines of uptime. …

[image] essinghigh: I’ve raised a support case with Quad9 to get this removed as there’s not really any reason they should be blocking it. Thank you. It may take a while. I still think that sharing domain/URL for customer originating content URLs and internal system update URLs is not good p…

Access to update.ixsystems.com blocked by ThreatSTOP and Quad9

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elvisimprsntr January 30, 2025, 12:16pm 5

Seems to be a systemic problem

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Access to update.ixsystems.com blocked by ThreatSTOP and Quad9

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