🟡 1.5 million malicious domains
A new research estimated 1.5 million malicious domains were registered during the first five months of 2026. Such a large-scale industrial production, with domains rapidly activated and clustered within a small group of registrars, TLDs, and hosting services. 🔗https://www.helpnetsecurity.com
🟡 Personnel changes at ICA
The new president and vice president from among domain investors. Nat Cohen, a domain investor is stepping into the president’s role. Ryan McKegney, CEO of DomainAgents will take the vice president seat. 🔗 https://domainnamewire.com/
🟡 New gTLD Round Moves into Full Application Phase
The biggest industry development is the ongoing launch of the 2026 new gTLD application round. Organizations can submit applications for new top-level domains until 12 August 2026. 🔗https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/
🟡 DENIC has updated the framework for the .DE
In response to Germany’s implementation of the NIS2 Directive, DENIC has enhanced its .DE domain management policies by introducing measures to improve data accuracy and help prevent domain-related abuse. 🔗https://blog.nameshield.com/
🟡 Produce Company Found Guilty of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking
A Forum panel has found a produce company guilty of Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) after it unsuccessfully sought to acquire PlanetHarvest.com through the UDRP process. The decision reinforces that trademark owners cannot claim domain names that were registered long before their trademark rights existed, absent evidence of bad-faith registration. 🔗 https://domainnamewire.com/
🟡 Nearly 7,000 Amazon-Themed Scam Domains Registered Ahead of Prime Day
Researchers have identified nearly 7,000 Amazon-themed domains registered ahead of Prime Day, many designed to support phishing campaigns. The findings highlight the growing use of malicious domain registrations in cybercrime and the importance of verifying website addresses before making online purchases. 🔗https://www.techradar.com