[CPWG] The Bulk Registrations issue and why it is complex

[gopal at annauniv.edu]

Dear All,

This e-mail thread is very interesting. Thank you.

I prefer starting with..

White Paper
Criminal Abuse of Domain Names:
Bulk Registration and Contact Information Access

at

https://interisle.net/criminaldomainabuse.html

makes a good reading.

Sincerely,



Gopal T V
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On 2022-04-04 01:24, John McCormac via CPWG wrote:
> On 03/04/2022 19:39, Theo Geurts via CPWG wrote:
>> Good write up John,
>> 
>> Do you have any stats on DGA botnet domains? I have not seen much of 
>> those in the last few years, but since Avalanche (2016) and Conficker 
>> (2008) they are not the size they used to be?
>> I do see them at other places, blockchain, IOT, dropbox API abuse.
>> 
> 
> I haven't been specifically tracking botnet domains, Theo,
> One possible reason for the decline in the size of DGA networks might
> be due to the algorithms being cracked and registries being more
> willing to cooperate. Bad actors may also seek to obscure their
> footprint as much as possible and using multiple algorithms with
> smaller networks is an effective way to do it. With discounted new
> gTLDs, they also can distribute DGA domain names.
> 
> Again, the scale of one year registrations works in their favour. Even
> .COM has about 43% non-renewals (it varies by month/season) for first
> year registrations.
> 
> Regards...jmcc
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