Domain Name System

MAKE, Casper Partners With D3 To Apply For .cspr Top-Level Domain

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星期三, 四月 24, 2024
Internet, DNS, D3, Top-level domain, Partnership, Domain Name System, Entrepreneurship, TLD, Growth, Cryptocurrency

The Domain Name System (DNS) is universally recognized and used by nearly all governments, and enterprises across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The Domain Name System (DNS) is universally recognized and used by nearly all governments, and enterprises across the globe.
  • “Our partnership with D3 will allow Casper to become more accessible and scalable than ever.
  • “We look forward to working with D3 to develop futureproof, interoperable digital identities that offer our users and partners a host of new functionality and utility within the Casper ecosystem.
  • “We’re excited to welcome MAKE and Casper on our journey to cut down the barriers between Web3 and Internet infrastructure.

Akamai Expands Offerings in Hybrid DNS Infrastructure Security with Shield NS53

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
ROI, GM, DNS, Face, AKAM, Reputational damage, SVP, Policy, Infrastructure, Organization, Shield, Carahsoft, Denial-of-service attack, Investment, Domain Name System, API, Infrastructure security, Cryptocurrency

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced the launch of Akamai Shield NS53, a product that protects on-premises (on-prem) Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure from resource exhaustion attacks. These attacks overwhelm servers to the point that they can no longer respond to valid DNS queries. The new offering complements Akamai Edge DNS, which is a comprehensive cloud-based DNS solution, and Akamai Prolexic, the industry-leading distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection platform for Layer 3 and Layer 4 attacks.

Key Points: 
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, more than 60% of the DDoS attacks mitigated by Akamai had a DNS component, emphasizing why the security, availability, and reliability of critical DNS infrastructure remains a high priority for digital infrastructure security leaders.
  • Security leaders can now rapidly and easily deploy Akamai Shield NS53 to protect their on-prem and hybrid DNS infrastructure from such attacks.
  • Additionally, Shield NS53 improves and optimizes the total cost of ownership and the ROI of customers' investments in their existing on-prem or hybrid DNS infrastructure.
  • Akamai is leveraging its global partner ecosystem and extensive on-premises enterprise infrastructure security expertise to assist customers in onboarding Akamai Shield NS53.

ICANN Opens Application Cycle for Global Grant Program

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
Health, DNS, Growth, ICANN, Internet, Name, Domain Name System, Interim, World Economic Forum, Video game

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today that the application window for the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open. This initial phase of the global program will include the distribution of up to $10 million in funding to develop selected projects that support the growth of an open, resilient, and globally interoperable Internet.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today that the application window for the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open.
  • The ICANN Grant Program seeks to fund creative and innovative solutions that support ICANN's mission.
  • Through the ICANN Grant Program we will support ideas that advance the evolution and innovation of the Internet's unique identifier systems for the benefit of a growing, more inclusive Internet community."
  • For more information on the program, including eligibility and submission requirements, the ICANN Grant Program Applicant Guide is available at https://icann.org/grant-program .

ICANN Opens Application Cycle for Global Grant Program

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
Health, DNS, Growth, ICANN, Internet, Name, Domain Name System, Interim, World Economic Forum, Video game

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today that the application window for the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open. This initial phase of the global program will include the distribution of up to $10 million in funding to develop selected projects that support the growth of an open, resilient, and globally interoperable Internet.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today that the application window for the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open.
  • The ICANN Grant Program seeks to fund creative and innovative solutions that support ICANN's mission.
  • Through the ICANN Grant Program we will support ideas that advance the evolution and innovation of the Internet's unique identifier systems for the benefit of a growing, more inclusive Internet community."
  • For more information on the program, including eligibility and submission requirements, the ICANN Grant Program Applicant Guide is available at https://icann.org/grant-program .

DomainTools Highlights the Power of DNS at 2024 NICAR Conference for Investigative Journalism

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Consulting, Internet, The Wall Street Journal, Domain Name System, USA Today, Schwalbe, DNS, News, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Organization, Data analysis, IP, Tablet, Cryptocurrency

DomainTools , the leader for Internet intelligence, today announced that Daniel Schwalbe, DomainTools CISO, and Kelly Molloy, Director of Network Development in Technology at DomainTools, will be featured presenters at the 2024 National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR) conference for investigative journalists.

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  • DomainTools , the leader for Internet intelligence, today announced that Daniel Schwalbe, DomainTools CISO, and Kelly Molloy, Director of Network Development in Technology at DomainTools, will be featured presenters at the 2024 National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting (NICAR) conference for investigative journalists.
  • This year’s conference will be held March 7-10 at the Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD.
  • The annual NICAR data journalism event provides attendees with access to some of the most powerful tools and data analysis techniques available to investigative journalists today.
  • DomainTools is a perennial NICAR conference favorite, typically drawing standing room-only crowds.

GoDaddy and Ethereum Name Service Simplify Connecting Domain Names and Crypto Wallets for Customers

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星期一, 二月 5, 2024
Ethereum, Internet, Web3, TLD, Environment, Domain Name System, DNS, Database, GoDaddy, IP, Trust, Cryptocurrency

TEMPE, Ariz., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), a global leader in domain registration and web hosting is excited to partner with Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a pioneer in blockchain-based naming systems, to enable domain name users to link their domains to ENS effortlessly, with no additional costs or technical experience required. This collaboration signifies a major step toward bridging the gap between the Domain Name System (DNS) and blockchain technology.

Key Points: 
  • DNS is a naming database that interprets readable addresses (domain names) into a unique string of numbers called an Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • "As a long-time domain industry steward, we are always looking for innovative enhancements that benefit our customers," stated Paul Nicks , president of domains at GoDaddy.
  • To help, ENS deployed new smart contracts to enable the resolution process of domain names in ENS, at the DNS top-level domain (TLD) level.
  • Domain owners and crypto wallet holders can now enjoy a newfound convenience, effortlessly linking their digital assets for efficient management.

ICANN ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAM TO SPUR INNOVATION

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024
Call, LOS, Internet, DNS, ICANN, Developed country, Domain Name System, Name, International Telecommunication Union, Interim, ITU, Growth, Online shopping

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today the ICANN Grant Program, which will make millions of dollars in funding available to develop projects that support the growth of a single, open and globally interoperable Internet. ICANN is opening an application cycle for the first $10 million in grants in March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ICANN is opening an application cycle for the first $10 million in grants in March 2024.
  • The Grant Program will support this next phase of global Internet growth by fostering an inclusive and transparent approach to developing stable, secure Internet infrastructure solutions that support the Internet's unique identifier systems.
  • Potential applicants will have several opportunities to learn more about the Call for Proposals and ask ICANN Grant Program staff members questions through question-and-answer webinar sessions in the coming months.
  • For more information on the program, including eligibility and submission requirements, the ICANN Grant Program Applicant Guide is available at

ICANN ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAM TO SPUR INNOVATION

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024
Call, LOS, Internet, DNS, ICANN, Developed country, Domain Name System, Name, International Telecommunication Union, Interim, ITU, Growth, Online shopping

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), announced today the ICANN Grant Program, which will make millions of dollars in funding available to develop projects that support the growth of a single, open and globally interoperable Internet. ICANN is opening an application cycle for the first $10 million in grants in March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ICANN is opening an application cycle for the first $10 million in grants in March 2024.
  • The Grant Program will support this next phase of global Internet growth by fostering an inclusive and transparent approach to developing stable, secure Internet infrastructure solutions that support the Internet's unique identifier systems.
  • Potential applicants will have several opportunities to learn more about the Call for Proposals and ask ICANN Grant Program staff members questions through question-and-answer webinar sessions in the coming months.
  • For more information on the program, including eligibility and submission requirements, the ICANN Grant Program Applicant Guide is available at

Innovative NETSCOUT Solution Protects Customers From Cyberattacks

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星期二, 十一月 7, 2023
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Intelligence, SOC, Denial-of-service attack, Water, AVP, Organization, NTCT, Torture, Domain Name System, Internet service provider, AED, INC, Chosen-ciphertext attack, DNS, Arms industry

(NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today launched Adaptive DDoS Protection for Arbor Edge Defense (AED) to protect ISPs and enterprises from DNS water torture attacks.

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  • (NASDAQ: NTCT), a leading provider of performance management, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today launched Adaptive DDoS Protection for Arbor Edge Defense (AED) to protect ISPs and enterprises from DNS water torture attacks.
  • According to the NETSCOUT DDoS Threat Intelligence Report , Domain Name System (DNS) water torture attacks increased 353% in the first six months of 2023, overwhelming Authoritative DNS server resources and bringing down critical DNS services.
  • “These attacks send invalid requests to an Authoritative DNS server to slow it down and prevent legitimate requests from getting a response.
  • “Adaptive DDoS Protection for AED provides customers with a unique hybrid multi-layer DDoS defense architecture,” said Scott Iekel-Johnson, AVP, DDoS and Threat Intelligence at NETSCOUT.

Ensign InfoSecurity Granted Patent to Detect and Identify Phishing-Domains

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星期一, 十月 23, 2023
Levenstein, Data, Labs, DGA, Homoglyph, Domain Name System, Ensign, Patent, Compromise, Control theory, DNS, Risk management

SINGAPORE, Oct 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), the largest pure-play, end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in Asia Pacific, announced today that it has been granted a patent - "A system and method for detecting phishing-domains in a set of Domain Name System (DNS) records".

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct 23, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), the largest pure-play, end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in Asia Pacific, announced today that it has been granted a patent - "A system and method for detecting phishing-domains in a set of Domain Name System (DNS) records".
  • This patent marks a significant contribution to addressing the critical challenge of detecting phishing domains, a tool frequently exploited by cybercriminals for phishing attacks.
  • This invention introduces four key modules: the homoglyph phishing domain detection module, the typo-squatting phishing domain detection module, the general phishing domain detection module, and the alert module.
  • These modules work in synergy, collectively identifying and flagging phishing domains within a designated set of DNS records.