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DNS Anycast Explained: How It Enhances Domain Resolution Speed and Reliability

DNS Anycast is a network routing technique that allows multiple servers to share the same IP address, directing users to the closest or most responsive server. This drastically reduces domain resolution latency and provides automatic failover, making your website faster and more resilient. In this article, we break down how anycast works, its real-world impact, and how you can leverage it for your own domains.

Jun 25, 2026 65 views
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domain-investing

Domain Backordering 101: How to Catch Expiring Domains Before Anyone Else

Domain backordering is the art and science of snatching expiring domains the moment they become available. This guide breaks down the expiration lifecycle, explains how backorder services work, and shares actionable strategies to help you catch valuable domains before competitors even know they’re up for grabs.

Jun 19, 2026 116 views
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security

How to Perform a Domain Security Audit in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Domain security audits are essential in 2026 to protect your online identity from hijacking, phishing, and configuration drift. This step-by-step guide covers checking WHOIS records, DNS settings, SSL certificates, email security, and more using practical examples and free tools from Whose.Domains.

Jun 13, 2026 169 views
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brand-protection

How to Detect and Prevent Domain Typo Squatting: Tools and Techniques

Domain typo squatting is a harmful practice where cybersquatters register misspelled versions of popular domains to steal traffic or perpetrate scams. This article explains how to detect typo squatting attacks on your brand and provides actionable prevention techniques using both manual checks and specialized network tools.

Jun 10, 2026 143 views
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security

Understanding SSL Certificate Revocation: CRLs, OCSP, and How to Verify in 2026

SSL certificate revocation is a critical but often overlooked aspect of website security. This article explains how Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) work, covers modern advancements like OCSP stapling and Must-Staple, and provides actionable steps to verify revocation status in 2026 using free tools and command-line checks.

Jun 7, 2026 407 views
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security

How to Use SSL/TLS Certificate Transparency Logs to Detect Phishing Domains

Certificate Transparency logs provide a powerful, publicly accessible record of all SSL/TLS certificates issued for domains. By monitoring these logs, you can detect phishing domains that impersonate your brand with lookalike certificates, often issued within minutes of registration. This guide explains how to query CT logs, spot suspicious certificates, and integrate this intelligence into your security routine—with practical tips and real-world examples.

Jun 4, 2026 182 views
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security

How to Use DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) to Improve Privacy and Security

DNS queries are often transmitted unencrypted, leaving your browsing habits exposed. DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) encrypts those queries to enhance privacy and prevent tampering. This guide explains how DoH works, how to enable it in your browser and operating system, and how to verify it's working using tools like the Whose.Domains DNS Analyzer.

May 31, 2026 183 views
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domain-tools

Reverse WHOIS Lookup: How to Discover All Domains Registered by the Same Owner

Reverse WHOIS lookup lets you find every domain registered to the same person or organization, revealing hidden connections between websites. This guide explains how reverse WHOIS works, real-world use cases for cybersecurity and competitor research, and actionable tips to get the most out of it. You’ll also learn how to use simple tools like WHOIS Lookup to start your own reverse WHOIS investigations.

May 28, 2026 196 views
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