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Januscape and Bad Epoll: Two Linux Flaws That Let One Customer Take Over the Whole Server
Januscape (CVE-2026-53359) lets a guest VM escape to the host and take over co-tenants; Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) lets any unprivileged user reach root with a near-perfect exploit. Both are patched upstream and in AlmaLinux, and for both the only fix is a new kernel and a reboot.
Which Top-Level Domains Are Worth Carrying? The Abuse Data Most Registrars Never Book.
Industry reports #churn#domain
A wide TLD lineup looks like pure margin, but Spamhaus data shows that in extensions like .bond and .lol nearly the whole zone is registered and discarded within months. The reputation, deliverability, and abuse-desk costs are real and unbooked, and ICANN is moving to make them explicit.
GoDaddy Warns It May Exit India Over a Domain-Privacy Ruling
Industry reports #domains#godaddy
A December 2025 Delhi High Court ruling orders registrars to reveal domain owners' details within 72 hours to anyone with a "legitimate interest" and to end default WHOIS privacy. GoDaddy, Namecheap and Hosting Concepts are appealing, and GoDaddy warns it could force registrars to exit India.
Automattic Has Taken Over WebHosting.com. The Plan Is Still a Coming-Soon Page.
M&A #automattic#domains
WebHosting.com, a premium one-word .com long dormant under AT&T, now resolves to an Automattic-branded "coming soon" page, confirming the WordPress parent controls it. There is no announcement, price, or stated plan. The move fits Automattic's broader hosting push, but its plans are unconfirmed.
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Orange domains: pioneering the Web3 frontier with Tucows and partners
In a groundbreaking development, Orange Domains has been announced as a new joint venture by Tucows, Trust Machines, and Hiro, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with the internet. This collaboration seeks to create a seamless bridge between the conventional internet experience and the burgeoning world of Web3, promising to unlock new possibilities for digital identity and domain services.
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European domain growth slows
As of early 2024, registered domains across EU member state countries have risen to an estimated 82 million, marking a 0.4% increase over the previous year. This growth has been unevenly distributed, with countries like Poland, France, and Italy leading the pack, primarily through their national ccTLDs.
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Launch of five new Top-Level Domains
Internet Naming Co. has unveiled five new top-level domains (TLDs): .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle, and .vana, entered their early access phase today. The launch was first announced a month ago on the LinkedIn profile of the Trademark Clearinghouse, among others.
CloudFest 2024
Is it worth going to CloudFest this year? 5 reasons why you should.
Are you still wondering whether attending CloudFest this year is worth it? We're here to assure you there's no event quite like it for the web hosting industry anywhere on the planet.
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GoDaddy wants to end cooperation with IFFOR
GoDaddy is coming out with an initiative some 20 years after the .xxx domain was granted "sponsored" gTLD status to eliminate what the registry considers unnecessary complexities from the domain agreement. At
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Brazilian web host CloudWin.com.br has been hacked. The series of hosting company data leaks continues
In the wake of a wave of cyber attacks on hosting companies around the world, Brazilian hosting provider CloudWin.com.br has found itself trapped in a major breach. The events revealed through leaked
Industry reports
Tucows Q4 Domains: decent $61.8 million revenue. Investor reaction: falling stock price.
Tucows is one of the most interesting companies in the domain market in my opinion. It has its own specificity. It is distinctive and has an idea for itself while not being
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Whois policy’s missing lifeline
The recent update to ICANN's Registration Data Policy (RDP) marks a significant shift in how registrars and registries handle user data, aligning for the first time with EU privacy laws since GDPR's inception in May 2018.
Industry reports
ICANN spent $5 million more than planned
ICANN, the global coordinator for the Internet's system of domains, reported spending $72 million out of its $74 million revenue in the six months leading up to December 31, 2023. This expenditure
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.CFD market’s rapid registration surge
In just one year, the domain market has witnessed an extraordinary transformation. The nTLD .cfd extension, initially recording 153,650 active domains in February 2023, achieved an impressive growth, soaring to 1,338,690 domains by February 2024.
Industry reports
Shift: VPS over Resellers
In December 2023, HostGator withdrew from offering Reseller hosting services, replacing them with a VPS server offer. Price-wise, it’s… expensive.
Pricing updates
Domain deals: best reseller picks
Choosing an apt domain reseller is a pivotal decision that can greatly influence the efficacy and cost-efficiency of your online footprint. This article offers a thorough comparison of five leading domain resellers,
Pricing updates
4 years of skyrocketing Plesk Panel prices after 4 years of stagnation
While the price increases for Plesk Panel were much less dynamic than those of cPanel, they still managed to rise much more by almost 62% over the years. We checked the last 8 years of license price development. Is it really worth paying extra for the capabilities that plesk offers?
Pricing updates
Understanding cPanel’s rising costs 2019-2024
A significant increase in the prices of cPanel packages in the years 2019-2024 by up to 50%. We check the Internet archives, looking under every rock to determine how much the prices of individual packages have increased over the last 5 years.
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GoDaddy’s stock reaches all-time high, with the company’s value nearing $16 billion USD.
In the latest financial report released by GoDaddy Inc., the renowned web services company has showcased a stellar performance. Let's delve into the details of GoDaddy's financial results, contextualizing them within the broader narrative of shareholder expectations.
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800Gbps breakthrough on Amitié cable
They are pushed the boundaries and achieving a record transmission speed of 800 Gbps that heralds a new dawn for data communication, linking key locations across continents in unprecedented ways.
Pricing updates
.com domain prices rise this september
Verisign recently published its 2023 earnings report, showing not only its results for the year, but also its roadmap for 2024. What's of interest to everyone is the announced price increases for .com domains, which will see costs increase to $10.26.
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Verisign’s 2023 performance
We check Verisign's report for the last quarter of 2023 and compare it with statements for previous years. Is the registrar holding up well despite declines in maintained domains? What are its plans for this year? We already know!
Industry reports
Merging giants: Nexcess meets Liquid Web
The web hosting landscape is witnessing a monumental shift as Nexcess and Liquid Web, two titans in the domain, decide to merge under the Liquid Web brand. This fusion marks a significant
Pricing updates
Introduction to domain registration trends
Domain names are the cornerstone of online presence and brand identity, serving as the web addresses we enter to visit websites. Particularly, .com and .net domains stand out as symbols of credibility
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