ViewDNS.info Research

Discover In-Depth Insights with Domain & IP Intelligence

The tools provided by ViewDNS.info allow users to gather a large amount of data about a given website or IP address.

The worth of this data can sometimes be undervalued when looked at in it's raw form, but when placed in context can be quite powerful.

This section aims to demonstrate some of the information that can be discovered using tools available on this site.

Current state of internet censorship in Iran

Internet usage in the Islamic Republic of Iran has increased significantly since the country's first Internet link went live in 1993, second only now to Israel when comparing the percentage of the population with Internet access. This presents a problem for a regime with a well documented history of press censorship as many users see the Internet as an opportunity to have their voices heard outside the reach of the Iranian Government. In response, in 2006 the Iranian Government began to dramatically increase its censorship of the Internet In Iran.

In this article, we examine the state of the Internet in Iran by conducting a survey to determine whether top sites across all categories of the Internet are censored in Iran.

DNS Cache Poisoning in the People's Republic of China

This article explores the long history of censorship in China, tracing it from the book burnings ordered by Emperor Qin Shi Huang in 213 B.C. to modern-day internet censorship under the Chinese Communist Party. It discusses how the Party has adapted its censorship strategies over time, culminating in the creation of the 'Great Firewall of China' through the 'Golden Shield' Project. The article focuses on one of the key methods used in this system, DNS cache poisoning, and examines how it helps the Chinese government control internet access within the country.

Inside the DOJs domain name graveyards

Between November 2010 and May 2011, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), under many banners including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), seized over 140 domain names from sites allegedly engaged in the "illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit goods and copyrighted works" or other illegal activities.

But what exactly happens when domains are seized in such a manner? How is it done, and where do they end up? This article provides insight into the takedown process as well as providing a unique look into the DOJs domain name graveyard.