Anna’s Archive, a well-known shadow library meta-search engine, has lost control over its primary domain name after an abrupt registry-level status change. The domain annas-archive.org was placed on “serverHold,” a status that typically removes a domain from the DNS so it stops resolving globally. In plain English: the address can look “dead” everywhere at once, even if the underlying infrastructure still exists.
Another Fake GoDaddy ‘24 Hours Left’ Email Is Making the Rounds
A new phishing email is circulating that pretends to be a GoDaddy domain expiration notice. This one leans hard on panic. Big headline. Red banner. “24 HOURS LEFT — DOMAIN WILL BE RELEASED.” It is designed to make you click first and think later.
After a 13-Year Wait, ICANN Finally Reopens the Door to New Domain Extensions
After more than a decade of anticipation, the next expansion of the Internet’s naming system has a firm timeline. On December 16, 2025, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. This document sets the rules, expectations, and evaluation process for organizations planning to apply for new generic top-level domains, commonly referred to as gTLDs. [Read more…]
Beware of Fake GoDaddy Expiration Notices: Here’s How to Spot the Scam
Another wave of phishing emails is circulating, and this time the attackers are impersonating GoDaddy with surprisingly convincing “expiration notices.” These messages look urgent, credible, and time-sensitive, yet a closer look reveals several red flags that make it clear these are not legitimate renewal reminders.
Your Domain Can Now Live in Web3 Without Losing DNS
EnCirca announced a new service that converts traditional domain names into blockchain-based assets without breaking DNS. The company partnered with DOMA, a platform built to align with existing internet standards instead of creating parallel systems. The announcement came from Boston, with the company highlighting that this capability applies to nearly all major extensions across the internet. [Read more…]
NameSilo Makes a Surprise Move That Could Reshape Its Future
NameSilo Technologies Corp. announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Reach Systems Inc., a Canadian engineering and manufacturing company based in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The agreement sets a purchase price of C$4,500,000, marking a significant move for a business long recognized for digital infrastructure and internet-focused holdings. [Read more…]