Hunting for U.S. Presidential Election-Related Domain Threats in the DNS | WhoisXML API

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Hunting for U.S. Presidential Election-Related Domain Threats in the DNS

The 2024 U.S. presidential elections is already a hotbed for tension, but more threats could be looming in the DNS in the form of cybersquatting domains. Often registered for profit, these domains could be exploited for far more sinister purposes.

Our research uncovered a staggering number of cyber resources linked to presidential candidates and election-related keywords. Our in-depth analysis revealed:

  • 2,320 election-related domains
  • 197 election-related subdomains
  • 541 email-connected domains
  • 1,165 IP addresses, 775 of which were malicious

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