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'''WhoisXML API''' is a cyber intelligence provider specializing in domain, IP, and [[DNS]] datasets. It also provides specialized Internet intelligence sources and services, such as website categorization, IP geolocation, predictive threat intelligence, and email verification.

WhoisXML API has extensive domain and DNS data coverage in the market. As of 1 September 2023, its repositories cover more than 16.7 billion [[Whois|WHOIS]] records, and 99.5% of all the [[IP Address|IP addresses]] in use.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/whoisxmlapi-in-figures WhoisXML API in Figures]</ref> Since the company’s foundation over a decade ago, it has partnered and continues to collaborate with major data aggregators worldwide, including domain [[Registry|registries]], [[Registrar|registrars]], [[Internet Service Provider|ISPs]], and security agencies.

WhoisXML API was incorporated in 2014. However, it was initially conceptualized in 2010 when its CEO and founder Jonathan Zhang worked on a network security project that required access to structured WHOIS data.<ref>[https://en.secnews.gr/426736/whoisxml-api-jonathan-zhang/ WhoisXML API: Jonathan Zhang explains everything about the service]. (19 October 2022). SecNews.</ref> Zhang’s struggle to find a unified and readily integrable data source led to the idea of creating a company that would help organizations with that business problem.

WhoisXML API’s overarching goal is to make the Internet safer and more transparent. The company does that by providing comprehensive and in-depth cyber intelligence.

WhoisXML API offers several products and services through various consumption models—APIs, data feeds, and web-based GUIs. Below is a list of the products WhoisXML API offers as of 1 September 2023.

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In the second quarter of 2023, WhoisXML API released Premium DNS Database, a market-leading passive DNS database with the highest number of fully qualified domain names (FQDNs).<ref>[https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/642359650/whoisxml-api-releases-premium-dns-database-with-market-leading-dns-coverage WhoisXML API Releases Premium DNS Database with Market-Leading DNS Coverage]. (3 July 2023). EIN Newswires.</ref>

WhoisXML API supplies a wide range of Threat Intelligence APIs that users can analyze and integrate into existing security solutions. These APIs include:

The company also offers Threat Intelligence Data Feeds that list malicious Internet assets involved in [[phishing]], [[Botnet Attacks|botnets]], [[malware]], C&C servers, [[spam]], Tor exit nodes, and other cyber attacks and suspicious web activities.

WhoisXML API has a web-based domain search and monitor platform called the “Domain Research Suite (DRS).” It is a 9-in-1 solution that lets users notably look up a domain’s current and historical WHOIS details, pivot off any WHOIS record to find connected properties, and search for domains or subdomains containing specific text strings. DRS also allows users to monitor domain registration activities. DRS includes the following tools:

These tools are also available as individual APIs. DRS is available for white labeling as well.<ref>[https://drs.whoisxmlapi.com/white-label/domain-research-suite White-Label Domain Research Suite]</ref> A white-label variant of Brand Monitor was also launched in 2021.<ref>[https://circleid.com/posts/20210816-whoisxml-api-launches-white-label-brand-monitor-to-make-brand-protection-more-accessible WhoisXML API Launches White-Label Brand Monitor to Make Brand Protection More Accessible]. (16 August 2021). CircleID.</ref>

In 2022, WhoisXML API enriched its IP intelligence with regulatory compliance-related IP data. It launched the Regulatory Compliance IP Geolocation Data Feeds, which currently contains IP addresses and netblocks belonging to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)-restricted locations. The company is working on providing separate files for IP addresses associated with areas covered by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).<ref>[https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/606112629/whoisxml-api-s-ip-intelligence-now-includes-regulatory-compliance-ip-data-feeds WhoisXML API’s IP Intelligence Now Includes Regulatory Compliance IP Data Feeds. (14 December 2022)]. EIN Newswires.</ref>

WhoisXML API has worked with prestigious entities in the cybersecurity, fraud detection, brand protection, and law enforcement sectors. In April 2022, the company was invited to present at Europol’s 13th Operation In Our Sites (IOS) held in Alicante, Spain.<ref>[https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/success-stories/law-enforcement-solutions/whoisxml-api-presents-global-dns-trends-at-europol WhoisXML API Presents Global DNS Trends at Europol]</ref>

WhoisXML API continues its call for partnerships under several programs, namely:

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