HOW AI IS CHANGING THE ECONOMICS OF WEB CONTENT — As AI delivers answers directly to users, the advertising-driven exchange between search engines, publishers, and creators is weakening, accelerating a shift toward licensing, compensation, and content scarcity. by Vincentas Grinius Learn more: circleid.com/posts/the-inter…

WORLD CUP 2026 DOMAIN REGISTRATIONS SIGNAL FRAUD RISKS — Analysis of FIFA-related third-party domain registrations shows how major events drive brand abuse, ticket scams, and other online threats long before the first match begins. by Fernando Cevallos / CSC Learn more: circleid.com/posts/what-thir…

CENTR RAISES CONCERNS OVER EU CYBERSECURITY ACT 2 SUPPLY CHAIN RULES — The association of European country-code domain registries supports stronger cybersecurity measures but warns that supplier restrictions, overlapping rules, and broad supply chain definitions could create unintended risks for critical internet infrastructure. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/centr-war…

DNS DEEP DIVE UNCOVERS THE INFRASTRUCTURE BEHIND THE FAKEWALLET CRYPTO-STEALER — Tracing FakeWallet's DNS footprint exposed malicious infrastructure, potential victims, and thousands of connected domains, shedding new light on a sprawling crypto-theft campaign. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/dns-deep-…

THE PENDING ENCRYPTION CRISIS: QUANTUM COMPUTING'S THREAT TO TODAY'S DATA — Experts expect quantum computers to eventually crack today’s encryption, prompting a global shift to post-quantum security while attackers stockpile encrypted data for future access. by Doug Dawson circleid.com/posts/the-pendi…

IPV4 PRICES STABILIZE AS MARKET ENTERS A FIRMER PHASE – May 2026 transaction data points to stable pricing, rising large-block values, and growing supply constraints across key IPv4 segments. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/ipv4-mark…

DNS ANALYSIS EXPOSES THE HIDDEN INFRASTRUCTURE BEHIND PUSHPAGANDA — A DNS deep dive into 90 Pushpaganda domains uncovered more than 1,000 connected domains, 162 linked IP addresses, and signs of infrastructure registered for malicious use. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/dns-deep-…

IPV4 RECOVERY GAINS MOMENTUM AS SUPPLY TIGHTENS AND BUYERS RETURN — The IPv4 market appears to have found its floor, with stronger demand, tighter supply and AI-driven growth improving prospects for sellers through 2026. by Jack Hazan circleid.com/posts/ipv4-pric…

POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY: WHY THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW — Q-Day may arrive sooner than expected. Protecting privacy and critical infrastructure now depends on a coordinated global transition to post-quantum cryptography. Learn more / by Wout de Natris circleid.com/posts/post-quan…

COMMUNITY NETWORKS ARE AFRICA’S MISSING LAYER OF DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY — Community-owned networks can extend connectivity, strengthen local resilience, build technical capacity, and give underserved communities a greater stake in Africa’s digital economy. Learn more by Abubakari Saddiq Adams circleid.com/posts/community…

CITY DOMAINS GAIN STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE AS .TOKYO CLAIMS TOP SPOT — A new leader emerges in city domains as .tokyo overtakes .berlin, underscoring how digital brands are reshaping urban competitiveness worldwide and strengthening cities' online identities. Learn more / by Katrin Ohlmer circleid.com/posts/dotzon-st…

STUDY FINDS ONE IN FIVE NEW DOMAINS LINKED TO CYBERCRIME — Interisle research estimates that cybercriminals registered up to 16.8 million gTLD domains in 2025, exposing how market incentives and weak enforcement continue to enable large-scale online abuse. by Karen Rose & Greg Aaron circleid.com/posts/cybercrim…

HOW AI COMPUTING IS REWRITING INTERNET GOVERNANCE — As hyperscalers construct compute-centric private networks, traditional institutions such as ICANN, Regional Internet Registries, and DNS-based governance face growing pressure from a new AI-driven infrastructure paradigm. by Kenny Huang circleid.com/posts/how-the-a…

ICANN'S UDRP REVIEW TESTS THE MULTISTAKEHOLDER MODEL — ICANN's overdue UDRP review has become a pivotal test of whether its multistakeholder model can still command legitimacy and shape Internet governance. by Philip S. Corwin Learn more: circleid.com/posts/udrp-revi…

WHY UNREGULATED PEPTIDES HAVE BECOME THE INTERNET’S NEXT HEALTH RISK — Unregulated peptides are proliferating online, promising weight loss and performance gains while exposing consumers to potentially serious risks and little oversight. by Tim Smith / Read more: circleid.com/posts/online-un…

WHY DOMAIN SECURITY HAS BECOME A BUSINESS CONTINUITY IMPERATIVE — A single domain compromise can cripple operations and erode trust. New research reveals why domain security has become a boardroom business continuity priority. by Vincent D'Angelo circleid.com/posts/from-upti…

IPV4 MARKET REBOUNDS AS PRICES RISE AND SUPPLY TIGHTENS — IPv4 scarcity never disappeared. AI builders, cloud firms and broadband expansion are driving a sharp rebound, sending prices higher and catching buyers off guard. by Jake Brander circleid.com/posts/ipv4-is-n…

AI GOVERNANCE AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE: WHAT THE UN CAN LEARN FROM THE PAST — AI governance inherits the internet's playbook, but autonomy, regulation and great-power rivalry mean the UN's next digital test will be far harder to pass peacefully. by Wolfgang Kleinwächter circleid.com/posts/internet-…

AFRICA’S DATA SOVEREIGNTY IS ABOUT CONTROL, NOT LOCATION — Data stored at home is not necessarily data controlled at home. Africa's digital sovereignty hinges on capability, resilience, and control across critical systems. by Abubakari Saddiq Adams circleid.com/posts/africaas-…

NEW BROWSER ATTACK USES SSD ACTIVITY TO FINGERPRINT WEBSITES AND APPS — Researchers demonstrated that a malicious webpage can use browser storage features to measure SSD activity and infer visited websites and launched applications without installing software. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/researche…