PALM BEACH, FL - The scale of domain name abuse targeting the world’s most recognizable brands has reached a new threshold, according to a January 2026 analysis examining typo and lookalike domain registrations across the internet’s most visited websites. Research released by Decodo, a web data infrastructure and proxy services provider that studies large-scale online activity and domain abuse trends, shows that more than 28,000 deceptive domain variations tied to just 20 … [Read more...]
WHOIS Data Shrinks: GoDaddy’s Latest Move Reflects Post-GDPR Privacy Trend
PALM BEACH, FL - The public face of domain ownership is disappearing - and GoDaddy's latest announcement is just the latest proof. In an email sent to resellers today, GoDaddy announced it will no longer collect or display Administrative, Billing, or Technical contact details for most domains. The move, effective August 21, 2025, is part of a broader alignment with ICANN’s evolving Registration Data Policy (RDP) and reflects a clear trend in the domain industry: WHOIS records … [Read more...]
Global Domain Name Industry Poised for Growth: Insights from Data Industry Leaders
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The domain name industry is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating a continued upward trajectory. According to the recently released Domain Names – Global Strategic Business Report 2025 by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global market for domain names was estimated at 378.6 million registered domains in 2024 and is projected to reach 459.9 million by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% . Regional Growth and … [Read more...]