The future of .io domain: popularity, changes, and challenges

The .io domain has become very popular in the tech world. Startups and developers like it because it is short, easy to remember, and closely related to technology. In tech, “.io” is often understood as “input/output,” which makes it attractive to many companies. Platforms like Google I/O have further increased the popularity of the .io domain.

Domain Days Dubai 2024 is already behind us

The second edition of Domain Days Dubai, held on November 5-6, 2024, at the stunning Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, was nothing short of extraordinary. As a premier event for the domain industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Domain Days once again raised the bar, leaving attendees raving about its impeccable organization.

Global domain registration trends in Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw 362.3 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), reflecting a slight decrease of 0.1 million registrations compared to the previous quarter. However, year-over-year, the domain registrations rose by 0.8%, which translates to an increase of 3 million registrations.

EURid’s Q3 2024 report summary

EURid's Q3 2024 report highlights impressive progress in key areas, showcasing their ongoing commitment to a secure and sustainable internet landscape. With a renewed certification under the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), EURid reaffirms its dedication to environmental responsibility.

CyberPanel vulnerability incident

Today, on the pages of WebHostingTalk.com, a user reported a troubling issue with CyberPanel, drawing immediate attention from the community. The user, “mobin,” shared details of an unusual CPU spike on their server, which, upon investigation, turned out to be the result of crypto-mining malware running with root-level permissions.

Public launch of the .MUSIC domain

The long-awaited public launch of the .MUSIC domain was officially announced through the registry’s social media channels. Earlier this year, in May, the registry had...

Identity Digital joins forces with Government of Anguilla to manage .AI domain

Identity Digital announced on their LinkedIn profile that they have entered into a significant partnership with the Government of Anguilla (GOA) to manage the .AI...

The number of .ai domain registrations surpasses 500,000

The .ai domain, the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has reached a major milestone by surpassing half a million registrations. According to the latest data, as of October 1, 2024, there are 533,068 .ai domains registered.

WebPros and Vultr introduce WP Squared on Vultr Marketplace

WebPros, the company behind well-known hosting management platforms like cPanel and Plesk, has teamed up with Vultr, a global cloud infrastructure provider, to launch WP...

Verisign agrees to implement .com domain takedown rules

Verisign has agreed to incorporate new rules regarding the takedown of abusive .com domains as part of its upcoming registry contract with ICANN. The proposed...

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