Domain Names

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.

Premium Domain Demand Reaches New High in Radix’s H1 2026 Report

Radix's H1 2026 Premiums Report reveals record premium domain registrations, rising renewals, and growing demand for short, brand-defining names, underscoring how businesses increasingly view premium domains as strategic assets for long-term growth and digital identity.

Inside a TDS-Powered ClickFix Malware Ecosystem: A DNS Deep Dive

DNS analysis of a malware distribution ecosystem uncovered thousands of linked artifacts, exposing typosquatting, malicious infrastructure and victim connections that broaden detection opportunities beyond Check Point Research's original indicators through expanded DNS intelligence correlation efforts.

DNIB Reports 401.6 Million Domain Name Registrations in Q2 2026

The second quarter of 2026 closed with 401.6 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 29.9 million domain name registrations compared to the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief Quarterly Report released Thursday at DNIB.com.

Momentum Builds as the New gTLD Application Window Enters Its Final Weeks

As the New gTLD Program enters its final application stretch, ICANN's progress, stronger security expectations and clearer operational frameworks are giving applicants greater confidence ahead of ICANN87 in Bali and future expansion of domains worldwide.

DNS Investigation: Threat Actor TA4922 Goes Global

TA4922 is expanding beyond nearby targets, deploying a fast-changing malware arsenal across Europe and Africa. A DNS investigation uncovered thousands of connected domains, dozens of malicious assets and signs of compromised victim infrastructure worldwide today.

Why Operational Readiness Will Define the Next Generation of TLDs

Launching a top-level domain is only the beginning. Hello Registry combines ICANN-approved expertise, flexible infrastructure and long-term operational support to help brands, communities and innovators build and manage secure, future-ready TLDs with confidence for years.

Under the DNS Hood of an Ongoing Legacy MSHTA Tool Attack

A DNS analysis of infrastructure behind ongoing MSHTA abuse uncovered malicious registrations, typosquatting clusters, victim activity, and hundreds of linked indicators, revealing how legacy Windows tooling continues enabling modern malware campaigns through interconnected DNS intelligence.