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Month: June 2016

Introducing WHOIS flaky factor

Introducing WHOIS flaky factor

AA419 has introduced a new toy for internet researchers. Background When looking up the registration details (WHOIS) for a domain, in the thin domain gTLD model, we are reliant on registrars to supply these services. Essentially the access should be freely available and meet the following specifications as per ICANN Registrars and registries [PDF, 649 KB] are obligated to provide access to WHOIS data through registration data publication services. It must be publicly available in a specific format and on…

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