Industry

101domain Expands Security Offering to Include Nearly Two Dozen New SSL Certificate Solutions

101domain has added nearly two dozen new SSL Certificates powered by Sectigo, the world's largest certificate authority. Partnering with a reputable certificate authority is just as important as selecting the right kind of certificate. more

Framing the AkiraBot Framework Under the DNS Lens

SentinelLABS recently dug deep into AkiraBot, a framework made to spam website chats and contact forms to promote a low-quality search engine optimization (SEO) service. So far, the bot has targeted 400K+ websites and spammed 80K+ websites since September 2024. more

Examining Domain Name Brand Protection Strategies, Risk Management Using Arbitration Data (Report)

Our latest report examines a decade of domain case data from Darts-ip against the global Domain Name System (DNS). We identify trends in arbitration activity levels through our data-driven analysis, analyze key metrics to inform successful defensive registration strategies, and highlight threats according to their risk factors. more

New MailYourBallot.vote Site Supports Vote-By-Mail Amid COVID Concerns

Monolith Registry, the registry operator for the dotVOTE web address today announces the launch of MailYourBallot.vote, a fast, easy to use central location to find the latest information about how to vote by mail in YOUR state. more

Top 100 Best Protected Global Brands Report, Europe Leads With Almost Half of Best Protected Brands

For the very first time, our parent company, Clarivate, has used its vast data libraries to discover which brands have had the greatest diligence, the highest care and deepest thought. The 2021 report identifies the most impactful and best-protected brands in the world, measuring brand strength through the analysis of advanced and unified IP data, including trademark information, global case law and digital domain name protection. more

Probing the DNS Depths of PeckBirdy

An analysis of DNS and WHOIS data tied to the PeckBirdy C&C framework uncovers expanded infrastructure, linking known IoCs to malicious domains, IPs, and email-connected assets across years of activity. more

Blacknight Chooses Afilias for Managed DNS with Anycast

Afilias' Managed DNS services are designed to provide high capacity, better DNS Flood protection, and reduced latency for services such as content delivery and website hosting.  more

What Remains of Black Basta Now That Alleged Gang Leader Joined the Most Wanted List?

As authorities pursue Black Basta's alleged leader, new analysis of campaign indicators reveals sprawling infrastructure, thousands of linked domains, and persistent ransomware tactics that rely on phishing, known vulnerabilities, and double-extortion pressure. more

Premium Domains Surge as Renewals Strengthen in H2 2025

Radix reports a 96% surge in premium domain registrations in H2 2025, with strong renewal rates and rising demand across price tiers signalling that high-value digital assets are becoming core, long-term brand infrastructure. more

Domain Name Industry Brief Reports 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q1 2024

The first quarter of 2024 closed with 362.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.5 million domain name registrations compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief released Wednesday at DNIB.com. more

A Close Look under the DNS Hood of CoolClient

Security researchers trace an updated CoolClient backdoor used by HoneyMyte, uncovering malicious domains, subdomains and IP links, and revealing a wider infrastructure of email and DNS-connected assets tied to data theft operations globally active. more

Domain Name Industry Brief Reports 362.3 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 closed with 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), a decrease of 0.1 million domain name registrations compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief released Thursday at DNIB.com. more

How DNS-Based Domain Control Validation Simplifies TLS Certificate Management

As TLS certificate lifespans shrink, security teams face growing pressure. Automating Domain Control Validation through DNS services offers a scalable solution -- streamlining renewals, improving DNS hygiene, and reducing cyber risk. more

Domain Name Industry Brief Reports 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q2 2024

The second quarter of 2024 closed with 362.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief released Thursday at DNIB.com. more

Domain Name Industry Brief Reports 359.8 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q4 2023

The fourth quarter of 2023 closed with 359.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 0.6 million domain name registrations compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief released Wednesday at DNIB.com. more