DNS
Do You Need Two or Four Nameservers? Diversity and Redundancy Explained
Learn whether two or four nameservers are right for your domain by understanding redundancy, diversity, glue records, and when extra nameservers truly add value.
All articles
KEEP YOUR IDEAS GROWING
NameSilo Staff
A little insight goes a long way. Find your next good read.
1,711 articles
Sort by
Domain Security
HSTS for Subdomains: Using includeSubDomains Without the Gotchas
Learn how to safely implement HSTS with includeSubDomains for full HTTPS security without breaking subdomains, email services, or development environments.
Domain Security
The Rise of Registrar Phishing Kits: How Attackers Mimic Login Portals to Steal Domains
Discover how attackers clone registrar login portals to steal domain credentials, and learn how to protect your accounts with 2FA, DNSSEC, and SSL.
Domain Security
Domains Under Siege: How Botnets Weaponize Subdomain Flooding Attacks
Learn how subdomain flooding attacks exploit DNS recursion, how botnets weaponize it, and how Anycast, DNSSEC, and rate limiting defend your domains.
DNS
The Hidden Geometry of DNS Routing: How Anycast Shapes Global Reliability
Discover the routing science behind Anycast DNS and learn how distributed geometry enhances speed, uptime, and resilience worldwide.
Domain Security
Shadow Certificates: When Unauthorized SSL Issuance Becomes an Invisible Threat
Discover how unauthorized SSL certificates, or shadow certificates, threaten domain security and how DNSSEC and CAA stop mis-issuance.
Domain Security
Zero-Trust DNS: Can Infrastructure Be Verified Without Borders?
Discover how zero-trust architecture is transforming DNS security through continuous verification, cryptographic identity, and AI-driven automation.
AI
Can AI Break DNSSEC? Exploring the Future of Cryptographic DNS Security
Explore how AI and quantum computing challenge DNSSEC’s cryptographic trust model, and how registrars like NameSilo are building quantum-safe DNS for the future.
DNS
Are TTL Misconfigurations Quietly Costing You Uptime?
Learn how DNS TTL values influence uptime, propagation, and recovery. Discover the right TTL settings to keep your website stable and fast.
DNS
The Hidden Latency Layer: How Recursive DNS Impacts Real-World Application Speed
Learn how recursive DNS latency affects real-world site speed, SEO, and user experience, and how to optimize it for performance.
DNS
How DNS Zone File Corruption Happens (and What It Teaches About Internet Stability)
Explore how DNS zone file corruption happens, what it reveals about global Internet stability, and how registrars like NameSilo keep your records safe.
Domain Names
What Happens When Domains Expire: The Lifecycle of a Lost Brand Name
Your brand’s domain doesn’t vanish instantly after expiration. Learn about grace periods, redemption, and how to recover your domain..