WhoisXML API Blog

May 2024: Domain Activity Highlights

WhoisXML API researchers analyzed more than 7.4 million domains registered between 1 and 31 May 2024 to identify the most popular registrars, top-level domain (TLD) extensions, and other global domain registration trends.

We also studied the top TLDs and associated threat types of more than 1 million domains detected as indicators of compromise (IoCs) in May.

Finally, we summarized the findings and provided links to the threat reports produced using DNS, IP, and domain intelligence sources during the period.

A Script for Monitoring the API Status Page

WhoisXML API recently produced a script that allows users to monitor the API status page, a JSON page showing each API’s real-time status and response time.

The script can be tailored to an organization’s specific requirements so it receives the information most relevant to an application. This valuable resource helps ensure applications and services that rely on the monitored APIs run smoothly.

Importing Premium DNS 365 into ClickHouse

This project aimed to upload data from DNS_Premium_365 dataset to a local ClickHouse database for efficient, optimized and rapid querying capabilities.

Multilayered Fraud Detection with Cyber Intelligence

For centuries, fraudsters have devised cunning schemes to steal from unsuspecting victims. Though fraud methods have evolved, their impact remains devastating. In 2023 alone, victims worldwide lost more than US$1 trillion to fraud.

The latest INTERPOL assessment of financial fraud reveals that technology significantly enables cybercriminal groups to launch large-scale and sophisticated campaigns. This trend calls for a similar technology-empowered cybersecurity approach. Organizations need to respond in kind and utilize modern technology to detect and prevent fraud.

A Useful Script for Predefining API Request Limits

WhoisXML API recently produced a script that allows developers to maintain a constant burst rate. With it, developers can specify the exact number of API requests they want to send per second.

The script can be adjusted for different WhoisXML API products. It is a valuable resource for preventing system overloading and enabling developers to better manage application performance.

Scripts for Finding Any IP Address in Your Netblocks Database Using a Binary Tree

WhoisXML API has recently created two scripts to provide IP Netblocks Database users with a fast and easy way to retrieve the netblocks data of any IP address. The first script allows developers to create a binary tree database and save it as a pickle file, while the second script enables them to search the binary tree for a specific IP address.

WhoisXML API Now Supports Parent-Child API Keys

We’re excited to announce a new feature designed to enhance security and control within your organization while using WhoisXML API products—parent-child API keys. This feature allows account administrators to create and manage individual API keys for different members on their team.

The parent-child API key feature is available for enterprise users only. Please contact us to check your eligibility or if you are an enterprise user and want to turn this feature on.

Preparing for the End of Third-Party Cookies

It’s almost the end of an era in advertising. Google has started phasing out third-party cookies, beginning with 1% of Chrome users in January 2024. It plans to do the same for all users by the second half of the year through the Privacy Sandbox initiative.

To recall, Google’s Privacy Sandbox is a set of proposals for creating new standards for online privacy. The core idea is to develop methods for websites and advertisers to access user information for things like advertising and content recommendations without compromising user privacy. Among its key goals? Phasing out third-party cookies.