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- 1Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and major servicesβΌHackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Hackers have obtained counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services after compromising three domain registries, security reporting by Ars Technica says. The registry compromise allowed the attackers to walk away with unauthorized certificates, which could be used to impersonate trusted websites and intercept traffic. The incident raises fresh concerns about the security of the certificate issuance system that underpins web encryption.
- 2Frax files first crypto top-level domain application with ICANNβΌFrax Makes Internet History with .frax, the First ICANN Top-Level Domain Application from a Crypto Company
Crypto protocol Frax has applied to ICANN to operate .frax, which would make it the first top-level domain application from a cryptocurrency company. If approved, the move would place a crypto-native organization among the operators that control internet domain extensions, a space historically dominated by large companies and registries.
- 3ICANN Reveals 2026 Applications for New Generic Top-Level DomainsβICANN Reveals 2026 Round Applications for New Generic Top-Level Domains Article URL: https://www. icann.org/en/announcem
ICANN has published the applications for the 2026 round of new generic top-level domains, disclosing which organisations are seeking to operate new internet domain endings. The announcement, dated 7 October 2026, marks a key step in the long-delayed expansion programme. Interest has centred on how many applications were filed and which brands or registries are involved.
- 4Attackers compromise .gh, .sl and .as domain registriesβAttackers compromised .gh, .sl, and .as ccTLD registries. Modified authoritative DNS. Passed automated domain control va
Attackers gained access to the country-code top-level domain registries for Ghana (.gh), Sierra Leone (.sl) and American Samoa (.as) and altered their authoritative DNS records. The changes let them pass automated domain control validation and obtain valid TLS certificates for Google domains and other major brands. Google itself was not hacked, and certificate authorities followed their normal procedures, raising concern about weaknesses in the domain validation trust chain.
- 5Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google domainsβHackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services Compromise of 3 domain registries allows
Attackers compromised three domain registries and used the access to obtain fraudulent TLS certificates for Google and other major services. The unauthorized certificates could let the attackers impersonate trusted websites and intercept traffic. Security researchers are highlighting how registry-level compromise undermines the certificate authority system, and questions are being raised about revocation procedures and how widely the fake certificates were actually used.
- 6Users nostalgic for Saskatchewan's old .sk.ca domainsβWhenever I see a .sk domain I get excited and think itβs a Saskatchewan website. I remember back in the day there were .
A Canadian internet user sparked a nostalgic discussion about former Saskatchewan domain names like .sk.ca and .on.ca, recalling them from the early web era. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority stopped registering these third-level geographic domains in 2010, and the poster argues that bringing them back would be a fitting move for provincial identity online, inviting the registry to consider a revival.
- 7dotScot domains promoted for Scottish identity onlineβ# business # culture # education # art # personal # diaspora # scotland # heritage # identity Whatever your area, we hav
The .scot domain registry is encouraging people and organisations in Scotland and the diaspora to register a dotScot web address. The promotion targets business, culture, education, art, heritage and personal use, pitching the domain as a way to express Scottish identity online regardless of field or location.
- 8Chrome Responds to Recent ccTLD Registry HijacksβChrome's Response to Recent ccTLD Registry Hijacks https://blog.google/security/chromes-response-to-recent-cctld-registr
Google has published details of how the Chrome browser is responding to recent hijacks of country-code top-level domain registries. The company's security blog post outlines measures being taken to protect users after attackers gained control of ccTLD registries. Developers and security commentators are sharing the post and discussing its implications for browser trust and internet governance.
- 9Trump's AI rebrand drives rush for Slovenian domain namesβTrump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx2z23
Slovenia is seeing 'unprecedented' demand for its website domain names after a rebrand tied to Donald Trump's artificial intelligence initiative. Registrations of Slovenian web addresses have surged, according to a BBC report, drawing global attention to the small country's registry. The spike highlights how quickly tech branding moves can reshape demand for national online identities.
- 10Slovenia's .si domain surges after Trump's 'super intelligence' orderβSlovenia's .si domain sees a surge in registrations after Trump's 'super intelligence' order https://techcrunch.com/2026
Registrations of Slovenia's .si web domain have jumped following an order by Donald Trump referencing 'super intelligence', reportedly because the abbreviation 'SI' has taken on new meaning in the AI debate. The country's domain registry has seen unusual demand as people seek addresses tied to the term. The episode highlights how political announcements can ripple into internet infrastructure and naming trends.