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A DNS Infrastructure Analysis of a Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing Campaign

A DNS investigation into a Microsoft 365 device code phishing campaign uncovered coordinated, disposable infrastructure, including 290 indicators of compromise, 87 malicious IP addresses and hundreds of connected domains, suggesting the operation remains active.

Radix Announces Radix Deux: 46 Primary Applications in ICANN’s Next gTLD Round

Radix is making its biggest strategic bet yet, filing 46 primary applications for ICANN's next gTLD round after whittling 3.2m possibilities into a portfolio spanning AI, technology, health, finance, business, creators and culture.

5 of the Biggest Cyber Attacks in 2026 So Far: DNS Deep Dive

A DNS deep dive into five major cyber attacks of 2026 uncovers infrastructure linked to Cisco, Ivanti, Stryker and ShinyHunters incidents, revealing hundreds of connected domains and IP addresses that could sharpen threat detection efforts.

1,600 Applications Later: What’s Next for the New gTLD Round?

ICANN's latest new gTLD round drew more than 1,600 applications, many targeting generic strings. With payments being finalised and potential clashes emerging, October's Reveal Day will show how dramatically the domain-name landscape could expand.

Massive Photo ZIP Campaign Targets Booking.com Partner and Other Hotels across Japan and Europe

A sprawling phishing campaign targeting hotels in Japan and Europe used deceptive photo ZIP files and legitimate web services to establish persistent access, while researchers uncovered thousands of potentially connected infrastructure artifacts and victim IP addresses.

How Regional Domain Registration Habits Are Changing Global Portfolio Strategy

Regional domain habits are reshaping global portfolio strategies, as European companies favor country codes, APAC embraces layered local structures, and North America sticks with generic domains, while rising fraud adds urgency to defensive registrations.

Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q2 2026

WhoisXML API's Q2 2026 analysis reveals rising domain registrations, shifting TLD rankings, growing DNS infrastructure concentration, and evolving malicious domain activity, based on billions of DNS records and millions of newly registered and confirmed malicious domains.

APT37 Strikes Again, This Time with NarwhalRAT

North Korea's APT37 has launched a new NarwhalRAT campaign using spearphishing emails and malicious LNK files to deploy data-stealing malware. Researchers also uncovered infrastructure links and fresh indicators that expand the group's known operational footprint.

A DNS Investigation of LenAI’s ErrTraffic ClickFix Distribution Network

An analysis of LenAI's ErrTraffic ClickFix infrastructure uncovered new DNS links, exposing malicious domains, IPs, typosquatting clusters, and email connections that broaden threat visibility and support stronger detection and incident response through expanded network intelligence.

Why Nordic Domain Days Has Become a Defining Event for the Domain Industry

Nordic Domain Days drew 450 attendees from 77 countries, underscoring its growing international reach. Blending practical insights with close-knit networking, the event continues to strengthen the global domain community and its collaborative spirit.