Skip to content If your organisation registers domain names — or relies on them for customer-facing services — the NIS2 Directive is no longer a concern only for your IT security team. It directly affects how domain registration data is collected, verified, and published across the EU. Understanding what’s changing protects your operations and your reputation. Who Falls …
Not long ago, a savvy marketer grabbing buycheaprunningshoes.com felt like a smart move. Stuff it with keywords, build a few backlinks, and watch the traffic roll in. That era is closing fast. AI-powered search — from Google’s AI Overviews to ChatGPT-style engines and instant answer boxes — is rewriting the rules of what makes a domain strategically …
When ICANN opens the next round of generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications in 2026, the contracts on offer will look meaningfully different from those signed a decade ago. Registries — the organisations that operate TLDs like .shop, .app or .bank — will face tougher, codified obligations to monitor, report, and act on DNS abuse. The …
The Crackdown on DNS Abuse: What New gTLD Rules Mean for Everyone Online Read More »
Every time someone types yourcompany.com into a browser, the internet’s Domain Name System (DNS) quietly translates that human-readable name into a numeric IP address — the actual location of your server. Think of DNS as a global address book that anyone can query in milliseconds. The problem? That address book was originally built without a way to …
The Root Key Rollover: Why DNSSEC Now Matters More Than Ever Read More »
If you’ve ever moved a domain between registrars, you know the drill: dig up an auth code, survive a five-to-seven-day lock period, confirm a flurry of emails, and quietly hope nothing goes wrong. ICANN is rethinking this entire experience — and the changes are bigger than most domain owners realise. How the Current System Works …
For years, domain ownership felt obvious: whoever paid for the domain owned it. But ICANN’s updated Registration Data policies — accelerated by GDPR compliance requirements — have formalized something that many registrants never noticed burying in the fine print. The entity listed in the Organization field is now generally treated as the legal domain holder. Before vs. After: …
The Old Way: WHOIS and Its Growing Pains For decades, a protocol called WHOIS was the internet’s public address book. When someone registered a domain, their name, email address, phone number, and mailing address were logged in a database — and anyone in the world could look them up simply by typing a command or visiting a …
From WHOIS to RDAP: What Every Domain Owner Needs to Know Read More »
A few years ago, .ai was an obscure country-code domain belonging to the British territory of Anguilla. Today it is the most coveted suffix in tech. Registrations have tripled. Aftermarket prices have surged. Startups from seed stage to Series C are dropping their .com handles to lead with a name that ends in .ai. If …
For the first time in more than a decade, companies will be able to apply through ICANN for their very own top-level domain – a suffix that carries the brand name itself. The last application window closed in 2012. The next opens in 2026. What follows is a brief for the brand and legal teams …
Why dotBrand TLDs Are Gaining Momentum Ahead of ICANN’s 2026 Window Read More »
The last time ICANN opened applications for new domain extensions was 2012. Amazon pursued .amazon. Google secured .google. Hundreds of companies claimed a piece of internet real estate they could call entirely their own. That window is opening again — and this time, your organization could walk through it. ICANN is accepting applications for new …
ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has faced criticism over the years for its lackluster promotion of the new gTLD (generic top-level domain) program. Many participants in the domain industry have argued that ICANN should have invested more effort and resources into marketing the program, especially during the application period and after …
Examining ICANN’s New gTLD Use Cases: Challenges and Opportunities Read More »
Amazon is making waves in the domain registration industry by launching three new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), with one particularly exciting twist—free domains are finally becoming a reality. This move positions Amazon as an innovator in the domain space and could significantly disrupt traditional domain registration models. The introduction of free domains underlines Amazon’s commitment …
Free Domains Set to Launch: Amazon Unveils Three New gTLDs Read More »
ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), designed to facilitate access to private domain registration data, has raised eyebrows due to its significant operational costs. Launched as a two-year pilot in December 2023, RDRS aims to connect trademark owners, security researchers, law enforcement, and other entities with registrars to request redacted Whois data. However, an analysis …
Understanding the $3,000 Whois Lookup: ICANN’s RDRS Costs Explained Read More »
The domain name industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), which is set to replace the traditional WHOIS system. This shift marks a pivotal moment in how domain registration data is managed, accessed, and secured. RDAP offers enhanced functionality, greater flexibility, and improved compliance with modern …
RDAP Replaces WHOIS: A New Era in Domain Name Data Management Read More »
In a bold move to combat the growing menace of financial fraud, India has introduced a set of new domain extensions designed to enhance the security and trustworthiness of online financial transactions. These domains aim to provide a safer digital environment for businesses, government services, and consumers alike, addressing the rising concerns over cybercrime and …
India Launches New Domain Extensions to Strengthen Financial Security Read More »
