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Domains: The Overlooked Frontline in IP Protection

Domains have quietly become the primary entry point for online IP infringement, yet most firms lack visibility over portfolios, leaving brands exposed and prompting a shift toward integrated, proactive domain governance and security. more

MarkMonitor Releases New gTLD Quarterly Report for Q1 2021

The Q1 2021 New gTLD Quarterly Report from our MarkMonitor team examines .kpmg usage, new gTLD Alexa.com rankings, recent launch analyses, and potential policy effects on .brand 'next round' applicants. more

Protecting Intellectual Property Protects Consumers

Next week we will celebrate World IP Day. Observed annually on the 26th of April, World IP Day was created by WIPO in 2000 to highlight the critical role that intellectual property plays in our daily lives and in society as a whole. more

Prime Domains Released for the PR Industry: Historic Release of 64,000 Premium Names Ending in .PR

Today, nic.PR (the .PR registry operator) and Afilias (its technology partner) announce the release of 64,000 prime dotPR names beginning at 0900 EDT. Internet addresses ending in ".PR" are the best names for public relations professionals. Many great .PR names have been on reserve at the registry for years, until today. 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

A DNS Exploration of Operation Olalampo

MuddyWater's Operation Olalampo targets MENA entities using new malware and Telegram-based control, as DNS analysis uncovers fresh infrastructure, thousands of linked domains, and expanded indicators pointing to a broader, coordinated campaign. more

IPv4 Market Enters 2026 with Softer Prices but Durable Demand

IPv4 prices continued to decline through 2025, particularly for large blocks, yet demand remained resilient as buyer participation broadened, liquidity improved, and the market transitioned toward more efficient price discovery entering 2026. 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

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

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

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

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

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