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Burrowing Into the Beamglea Campaign DNS Infrastructure

A threat campaign known as Beamglea exploited npm packages to target over 135 companies globally. Researchers uncovered 175 malicious packages, 344 related domains, and dozens of IP-linked artifacts through DNS and WHOIS analysis. more

Chasing After RacoonO365 IoCs Using DNS and Domain Intelligence

A coordinated crackdown on RaccoonO365 reveals the scale of phishing-as-a-service operations, as domain and DNS data expose hundreds of linked artifacts and offer a window into the infrastructure of low-skill cybercrime. more

Spelunking Into SVG Phishing: Amatera Stealer and PureMiner DNS Deep Dive

Cybercriminals are swapping standard image formats for SVG files to smuggle malware into systems. A detailed investigation uncovered a sprawling network of suspicious domains, IP addresses, and email-linked infrastructure used for espionage and cryptojacking. more

2025 .US Town Hall Registration Open: Explore Industry Trends & Policy Insights

The 2025 .US Virtual Town Hall opens registration for a timely dialogue on domain policy, security, and digital inclusion. Experts and community members will explore how America's online identity is evolving in a shifting landscape. more

Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q3 2025

WhoisXML API's Q3 2025 analysis found global new domain registrations dipped 1.2% from Q2, with gTLDs rising and ccTLDs falling sharply. The .cc ccTLD remained an anomaly, and .com led malicious domain activity. more

DNIB Reports 378.5 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q3 2025

The Domain Name Industry Brief reports 378.5 million total domain name registrations in Q3 2025, marking a 16.2 million increase year over year and offering detailed insights into top TLD, ccTLD, and gTLD trends. more

IPv4 Market Update: Prices Decline, but Market Fundamentals Remain Resilient

IPv4 address prices continued to decline through Q3 2025, yet steady demand and strong supply are keeping the market active. Smaller blocks remain more resilient as larger allocations face sharper pricing pressure. more

Scouring the DNS for Traces of the Hiddengh0st and Winos SEO Poisoning Campaign

A Chinese-language SEO poisoning campaign has been uncovered, leading users to fake software sites. Investigators linked the scheme to malware variants and uncovered thousands of malicious domains, subdomains, and IP addresses through DNS and WHOIS analysis. more

Understanding DNSSEC: Best Practices and Implementation Challenges

DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) offer cryptographic safeguards to validate DNS responses, countering spoofing and cache poisoning. While implementation is complex, best practices and third-party services help firms navigate the operational demands of deployment. more

False Positive Rate Reduced to 1.66% on WhoisXML API’s First Watch Malicious Domains Data Feed

WhoisXML API has halved the false positive rate of its malicious domain feed, enhancing detection precision. The update refines machine learning models, promising leaner cybersecurity operations and fewer interruptions from erroneous threat alerts. more

Thumbing through the DNS Trail of the TAOTH Campaign

A cyber campaign targeting East Asian elites leveraged fake web services. DNS forensics uncovered suspicious domains, IP links, and signs of future infrastructure repurposing. more

Deep Dive: 3 Lazarus RATs Caught in Our DNS Trap

Researchers tracked three Lazarus-linked RATs to a vast DNS network, uncovering dormant domains, geolocated IPs, and artifacts tied to financial and cryptocurrency sector intrusions. more