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eco Survey Shows: One in Four Germans Has Been a Victim of Illegal Websites

The Internet is a daily companion for billions of people worldwide, enabling them to make their lives more connected, efficient and flexible. However, the World Wide Web also has its dark side: one of these is illegal websites, which can harm those affected by data misuse or malware, among other things. more

New WhoisXML API White Paper Highlights Registration Trends in Top gTLDs and ccTLDs

Anyone seeking to establish an online presence appears to have limitless options for reserving Internet domain names. But the question remains: which providers do registrants prefer? more

A DNS Investigation of the GootLoader Campaign

Back in 2015, a survey found that cats drove 15% of the overall Internet traffic. That said, it is not surprising for threat actors to use cat-related content to lure victims to visit their malware-laden sites. Such was the case for GootLoader, which allowed cybercriminals to steal data and deploy post-exploitation tools and ransomware. more

Silent Night, Deadly Sites: How Christmas Cyber Threats Lurk in the DNS

For many across the globe, Christmas represents a joyous time of celebration and giving. But it can also be a time for worry, especially for those unfortunate enough to get scammed while doing their holiday shopping. more

Exploring the SideWinder APT Group’s DNS Footprint

The SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group, also known as "T-APT-04" or "RattleSnake," has been active since 2012. It launched attacks against military and government entities in Asia. more

New WhoisXML API Study Highlights Business Insights from ASN and ISP Data

As unique identifiers of entities that control IP ranges, autonomous system numbers (ASNs) provide valuable data. Understanding ASN distribution and deriving insights from it can significantly enhance strategic business and market analyses. more

A DNS Deep Dive into FUNULL’s Triad Nexus

Silent Push has been monitoring the FUNULL content delivery network (CDN) for two years now. They believe the network has played host to various cybercriminal campaigns, including investment scams, fake trading app distribution, suspect gambling networks, and the Polyfill supply chain attack. more

Uncovering Potential Black Friday and Thanksgiving Threats with DNS Data

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With it, of course, come celebrations with family and friends and the biggest Black Friday sales. All seems well and good but that's not always the case, isn't it? more

New RomCom Variant Spotted: A Comparative and Expansion Analysis of IoCs

The threat actors behind the RomCom malware, known for extorting government agencies, recently resurfaced with a new RomCom variant called "Snipbot" or "RomCom 5.0" by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. more

Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q3 2024

WhoisXML API analyzed close to 22 million domains registered in Q3 2024 to uncover global domain activity trends. more

A DNS Investigation into Mamba, the Latest AitM Phishing Player

Phishing has been around for years, yet it still proves to be a major online threat. To continue profiting, cybercriminals must continuously adapt their techniques. more

BRG to Share .Brand TLD Updates and Insights for Applicants at ICANN81 in Istanbul

The Brand Registry Group (BRG) is the global association of companies and organizations working together to champion the use of .brand top-level domains and includes some of the world's most recognized consumer and B2B brands. In advance of the ICANN81 meeting in Istanbul Türkiye next week, the BRG is providing an update on ICANN's new gTLD program in several sessions that may be of interest to prospective .brand applicants. more