We help the Internet community combat DNS abuse and other cyber threats
We investigate malicious activities and share insights to empower the Internet community in combating cybercrime
We continuously collect and process vast amounts of cyber threat data to identify ongoing and emerging attack trends.
We monitor malicious activities that exploit the Domain Name System (DNS), including phishing, spam, malware, and botnets.
We apply rigorous academic methods to analyze the collected data, therefore advancing the scientific knowledge in the field.
Dr. Samaneh Tajalizadehkhoob from ICANN will present the recently concluded INFERMAL project during the Security Working Group session at RIPE 90. The project focused on analyzing maliciously registered domain names to uncover cyber attackers' preferences and identify potential measures to mitigate abusive activities in the domain name space.RIPE 90 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 12-16, 2025, bringing together operators, researchers, and professionals from across the service region.Check the full session agenda here.
The INFERMAL project aims to systematically analyze the preferences of cyberattackers when registering domains for malicious activities. Led by Dr. Maciej Korczyński, the research team will study factors like pricing, payment methods, and registration restrictions to identify patterns in attackers' behaviour. The findings will help registrars and registries develop better anti-abuse practices and ultimately create a more secure namespace for all.Read more in our blog.
We are excited to announce our support for the 10th International Workshop on Traffic Measurements for Cybersecurity (WTMC 2025), set to take place in Venice, Italy, on June 30, 2025. The event, co-located with the IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy, will bring together experts from academia and industry to explore cutting-edge research in cybersecurity seen from the traffic measurements perspective.As a supporter, we are committed to advancing the field of cybersecurity and facilitating conversations on traffic measurements, network anomalies, and the role of emerging technologies like generative AI in both cyber defense and attacks. We look forward to engaging with the brightest minds in the industry and contributing to the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions.For more information about the event, visit WTMC 2025.