Domain Name Industry Insights: Key Trends from Q1 2026
The Q1 2026 Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB) highlights continued growth across the global domain name ecosystem,...
ICANN Opens New gTLD Application Window
Round Two of ICANN’s new gTLD program officially opens
It has been more than 14 years since the last New gTLD...
Misspelling Domains in .au: A Growing Compliance Grey Area
For years, the playbook was simple: If you don’t own the typo, someone else will.
Registering misspellings of your brand...
Corporate Domain Management: 8 Best Practices to Reduce Risk, Cost, and Complexity
Why Domain Management Is Now Business Critical
In today’s digital-first environment,...
GlobalBlock Expands to 780 Extensions: What This Means for Brands
The domain landscape is continuing to expand, but the way brands protect themselves hasn’t kept pace.
With the latest...
Important Update: Domain Contact Information Requirements
Domain Contact Information Requirements
Due to updated compliance requirements under the ICANN Registration Data Policy...
The Cost of Waiting: What Happens If You Miss the Next gTLD Round
The Risk Starts With Delay
The next round of new gTLD applications is expected to open in late April 2026, according to...
Domain Industry 2026: What Brand Owners Need to Watch Closely
How the Domain Industry Is Evolving in 2026
At brandsec, we actively track global...
Premium Domain Names: Strategic Digital Assets Not Just URLs
Premium Domains Are Strategic Digital Infrastructure
The reported USD $70 million sale of...
Top TLD Risk and Abuse Trends in 2025-2026
Phishing Domains Surge in 2025
Phishing and domain abuse continue to rise, and recent data...
Q4 2025 Domain Name Industry Insights
Domain Expansion Shows No Signs of Slowing
The latest Q42025 domain name results published by Domain Name Industry Brief...
Influencer Impersonation Scams: How Fake Social Media Accounts Target Creators
The Rise of Influencer Impersonation Scams
Digital impersonation has become one of the...