cybsoft.nl

What It Is

Cybsoft.nl is not a full-fledged commercial security platform, but rather a collection of DNS blocklists that can be used with Pi-hole. The lists cover fake webshops, phishing links, scams, dropshippers, smartphone telemetry, Flubot servers in Europe, Conti ransomware-related C&C/infection sites, as well as telemetry, trackers, and ad domains on PCs, laptops, and tablets. Its positioning is closer to a community/research-driven threat-blocking list.

Core Capabilities and Deployment

Deployment is relatively simple: users add the public txt links to Pi-hole, and Pi-hole matches and blocks domains at the DNS query stage. Its differentiator is an emphasis on “real-world browsing behavior” and Dutch local scenarios, rather than simply adopting large US-focused lists. Max-NL-Bloklist also states that its sources include in-house research, law enforcement agencies, consumer websites, forums, and more. Management, logging, and false-positive troubleshooting mainly rely on Pi-hole itself; the website does not provide a separate dashboard, alerts, audit features, or API integrations.

Pricing and Compliance

The main content does not show any pricing, subscription, or enterprise licensing information. The lists are provided as public links, with a use-at-your-own-risk disclaimer. There is also no visible SLA, service support, data compliance information, or security certification, so it is not suitable to be introduced directly as an enterprise security product through a compliance-driven procurement process.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are that it is lightweight, free, and easy to adopt. It is also more targeted at Dutch and European scam, phishing, and malware domains, helping reduce the DNS query burden that can come from unnecessarily large blocklists. The drawbacks are also clear: some lists are updated irregularly, and Max-Experimental explicitly warns that legitimate websites may be blocked by mistake; some lists are discontinued or use link formats that are not very standardized; and there is no formal false-positive handling, alerting, reporting, or official support.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for individuals, home networks, small offices, or security enthusiasts who already use Pi-hole and want an additional DNS filtering source. It is not suitable for enterprises that require centralized management, ticket-based support, compliance documentation, and cross-region operations. Access from China is not mentioned in the main content and would need to be tested in practice; there is also no payment information. For more mature alternatives, consider NextDNS, AdGuard DNS Filter, Quad9, Control D, or mainstream Pi-hole community lists.