Domain Names

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.

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.

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.

A DNS Investigation of the 32 Doppelganger Websites Seized by the U.S. Government

The U.S. Office of Public Affairs issued a statement on 4 September 2024 regarding the seizure of 32 websites that are believed to be part of the so-called "Doppelganger" campaign.

Investigating the Proliferation of Deepfake Scams

While deepfakes may sometimes be perceived as amusing, their potential for harm is significant and far-reaching. One finance worker for a multinational firm, for example, was tricked into paying out US$25 million to a deepfake scammer who pretended to be their company's chief financial officer (CFO) in a video call just this February.

Five Years of Domain Security Insights: CSC’s Latest Findings on Global 2000 Companies

This year marks the fifth annual release of CSC's "Domain Security Report," which continues to shed light on the evolving landscape of domain security among Global 2000 companies.

Examining the DNS Underbelly of the Voldemort Campaign

Toward the end of August 2024, a customized malware dubbed "Voldemort" based on strings found in its code was used in a cyber espionage campaign targeting various countries.

2024 Domain Intelligence Study of 6 APT Groups Notorious for Targeting Europe

At least 40 advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have trailed their sights on several European countries over the years, and that isn't surprising, given that the continent serves as the headquarters of renowned international organizations like the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), INTERPOL, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Stripping Down the BlackSuit Ransomware Network Aided by DNS Data

Nearly 1 million individuals' information was stolen and exposed when threat actors launched a BlackSuit ransomware attack on 10 April 2024. The investigation revealed that the compromised data included the victims' Social Security numbers (SSNs), birthdays, and insurance claim information.

2024 .US Town Hall Registration Open: Explore Industry Trends & Policy Insights

We are excited to announce the annual .US Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 12 PM ET. This event, hosted by Registry Services, the usTLD Administrator, offers a unique opportunity to engage with key voices in the domain industry and contribute to the future direction of .US, America's official country code Top-Level Domain.