Threat actors often register domain names in bulk. So when a malicious website gets blacklisted, they still have loads of backup domains. For this reason, domain names are a valuable source of threat intelligence. Organizations can further enrich this particular intelligence source by looking into domain history ownership records. With historical WHOIS data, more context is given to domain intelligence, making crucial business processes such as...
Organizations rely on their marketing managers to jumpstart their online success. Aside from allocating budgets for campaigns, managers also have to make sure their activities garner returns on investment (ROIs) and increase their companies’ profitability. And those who want to make the most out of their well-developed campaigns can find value in domain data from sources like WHOIS Database Download and API. A database offers a lot of room...
One of the main challenges for threat intelligence service providers nowadays is determining which sources they should use or compile in their solutions for optimal results. Just like any data analytics tool, the value of threat intelligence platforms will highly depend on what’s been put into them. In fact, you may have all the features to detect threats and even the best experts in the industry to help with interpretation and still have a...
Many years ago, a sturdy firewall was all that a company needed to keep itself safe from external threats. This tool was what sat between the outside world and the inner network, examining ports and protocols to decide what can go in and what stays out. Then things started to change, as they always do. Then there were new threats capable of gaining entry into applications and systems, and open ports became threat entry points, making the...
Many modern enterprises today have found Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to be invaluable. The reason for this is that these tools have become the eyes and ears of cybersecurity teams, providing them with the ability to identify network concerns and monitor threats. Yet even the most popular SIEM tool lacks the capability to understand key aspects of a cyber attack, which is crucial for overall situational awareness. This...
1985 saw the registration of first domain name, Symbolics. Since then, the internet has come a long way. The birth of the digital era gave way to a new type of entrepreneur, the one who has been riding the wave of the internet boom by investing in domain names. Yes, we are talking about Domain Investors, or Domainers! Over the years, domain name investment has contributed significantly to making smart investors who have foreseen trends,...
With cyberattacks becoming a routine in the business and private sector, certain procedures and tactics are being implemented to ensure that both are kept safe. In fact, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has recently come into the limelight with their new approach to security online. In a general sense, ICANN helps the internet as we know it to operate efficiently and smoothly by keeping databases and domain...
In the last blog, we explored the growth in new gTLDs and the reasons why individuals and businesses are increasingly opting for them. Today, we will discuss how these new gTLDs provide a fresh digital landscape to online businesses by providing opportunities to deepen their digital footprint and build a domain name or even an entire domain portfolio that works for their brand. 1) Establish AUnique Brand Presence With over 1200 new gTLDs...
A database with all the contact and registration data for all domain names is of great use to a wide variety of professionals and agencies, especially when you factor in how many websites are added to that database daily. With thousands of domains being registered each day, it's evident that the WHOIS database is a vital resource packed with valuable information. Quality WHOIS database download services provide access to this vital information...
In early 2012, the new gTLD program initiated by ICANN enabled the largest expansion of the domain name system with the main aim to enhance innovation, competition, and consumer choice. New gTLDs were first introduced in October 2013 and by the end of 2014, hundreds of new gTLDs made their way into the Internet architecture. 2019 will now mark 5 years since the first new gTLDs came online and after a few rocky years, new gTLDs may finally be...
