TOP RANSOMWARE ATTACK OF 2025 TARGETED SALESFORCE’S SAAS ECOSYSTEM — The year's worst ransomware attack struck Salesforce's supply chain, leaking millions of records and spawning thousands of hidden DNS clues that signalled deeper compromise. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/a-look-b…

YOU ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE IN PROJECT JAKE: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DNS DATA GOVERNANCE — At ICANN85, Project Jake showcases JADDAR, a secure, privacy-first platform designed to reconcile data protection laws with practical access to DNS registration data. Learn more:

MUNICH CYBERSECURITY CONFERENCE 2026: MOVING INTO THE TWILIGHT ZONE — In Munich, officials confronted a world sliding into digital twilight, where cyberwar, AI arms races and fraying alliances test the future of global order. by Wolfgang Kleinwächter circleid.com/posts/munich-c…

INDIA'S AI SUMMIT EXPOSES THE GLOBAL SOUTH'S SHRINKING LEVERAGE — At India's AI summit, lofty rhetoric met hard geopolitics, as a toothless declaration and Delhi's US alignment left the Global South watching power consolidate elsewhere. by James Görgen circleid.com/posts/ai-the-s…

CAN SATELLITES AND QUIC SHIELD THE INTERNET FROM SUBSEA CABLE RISKS? — When subsea cables falter, LEO satellites and QUIC offer a resilient alternative, reshaping internet infrastructure and shifting geopolitical power beyond contested waters into orbit. Learn more / by Kenny

FIBER’S HIDDEN BOTTLENECK: THE POLE PROBLEM — An FCC victory for Comcast underscores a harsher truth: pole disputes, regulatory delays and utility resistance still threaten America's push to expand fiber broadband. Doug Dawson / Read more: circleid.com/posts/the-chal…

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE RISKS AND RESILIENCE IN 2026 — In 2026, networks look stronger than ever, yet beneath the surface rising complexity, outsourcing and AI-driven threats are testing resilience and accountability. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/explorin… From the team at

THE AI EFFECT: WHY BRAND IMPERSONATION IS BECOMING INDUSTRIALISED — AI-driven spoofing is overwhelming brands and consumers alike. In 2026, DotBrand domains could replace fragile open web addresses with a closed, verifiable durable trust anchor. Michael Riedl / Read it here:

PREMIUM DOMAINS SURGE AS RENEWALS STRENGTHEN IN H2 2025 — Premium domain registrations jumped 96% in H2 2025, as stronger renewals and high-ticket sales point to growing confidence in digital real estate. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/premium-… From the team at Radix

DO WE NEED ALIGNMENT BETWEEN INTERNET GOVERNANCE AND AI GOVERNANCE? — Calls to align internet and AI governance overlook crucial differences. As corporate power and state rivalry shape AI, old models offer lessons but no blueprint. Charles Mok / Read more:

Top 10 Malware of Q4 2025: A DNS Deep Dive — Fresh DNS analysis of Q4 2025’s top malware uncovers early malicious registrations, coordinated infrastructure and hidden campaign links, revealing how threat actors telegraph attacks months ahead. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/top-10-m…

IRANIANS OUTSMART INTERNET BLACKOUT TO BROADCAST AIRSTRIKES — Despite a sweeping blackout, Iranians used satellite internet and encrypted networks to broadcast airstrikes, challenging the regime's grip on information during war. Learn more: circleid.com/posts/iranians…

ICANN’S ULTIMATE DEMISE? — ICANN's root server reform promises stronger oversight, but critics warn it could provoke U.S. political backlash and reignite control battles over core internet infrastructure. by Michael D. Palage circleid.com/posts/icanns-u…

AMERICA’S FIBER BUILDOUT FACES MOUNTING CONSTRUCTION COSTS — America's fibre boom faces pricier builds. Survey data show labour-driven costs rising, with most builders expecting construction expenses to climb again in 2026. by Doug Dawson / Learn more: circleid.com/posts/rising-c…

THE GHOST ASSET ON TELCO BALANCE SHEETS: USING IPV4 TO FUND THE AI TRANSITION — Legacy IPv4 address space is becoming a quiet funding source. Leasing surplus addresses can produce recurring cash flow that helps telecoms finance AI infrastructure and modernization. by Paulius

WHY DNS-LEVEL PIRACY ENFORCEMENT IS A TRAP — India's "lock and suspend" piracy orders promise swift disruption. Yet pushing enforcement into the DNS risks collateral damage, jurisdiction shopping and a more fragmented internet. Learn more / by Christian Dawson

THE IRP DOCKET SPEAKS LOUDER THAN THEORY - A RESPONSE TO CHARLES MOK ON ICANN AND AI GOVERNANCE — More than a dozen ICANN disputes suggest the multi-stakeholder model struggles to deliver remedies, casting doubt on using it as a template for AI governance. by Sophia Bekele /

HOW INTERNET SOVEREIGNTY IS RESHAPING COMPANY TECH STACKS — The borderless internet is fading. Data localisation, sovereign cloud mandates and geopolitical risk are forcing companies to rebuild tech stacks for a fragmented digital world. by Vincentas Grinius / Read more:

WHAT REMAINS OF BLACK BASTA NOW THAT ALLEGED GANG LEADER JOINED THE MOST WANTED LIST? — With its suspected leader now on global watchlists, Black Basta's trail of domains, IP addresses, and malicious infrastructure reveals a ransomware network that remains stubbornly resilient.

HOW SURGING DATA AND AI DEMAND ARE DRIVING FASTER FIBER LASERS — The lasers powering internet backbones are evolving at remarkable speed, leaping from 10 and 100 gigabit links to 800 gigabit and emerging terabit systems worldwide. Learn more / by Doug Dawson