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Domain Names by wendy 6 replies 428 views
wendy

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#1

Most drop list workflows are overengineered. I started on Windows Server and maybe that shaped my tolerance for clunky tools. Here's what actually works for me: I filter the daily lists through a PowerShell script that checks against a blocklist of trademark patterns and obvious bait terms. Then I cross-reference with a local copy of the zone file I grab from HostHatch's anycast resolvers. Anything with real DNS history gets flagged for manual review. The key is skipping the noise. I ignore anything registered in the last 90 days, anything with more than three hyphens, and anything where the previous registrar was a known bulk-drop player. Tools I use: a simple regex filter, CloudCone's free DNS history API, and a spreadsheet. Nothing fancy. The fancy tools always want to sell me "AI-powered" domain sc

Have you tried restarting it?
arjundirect

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#2

Sorry if dumb question sir/ma'am basically I am trying to understand how you get the drop list in the first place please help I found this site that has lists but it seems like maybe half the domains are fake or something sorry basically I am very new to this and trying to learn without spending money I am sorry if this is annoying

Doug

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New Jersey

#3

Popcorn time 🍿

Half fake you say? Here we go again

grabs popcorn, checks /r/drama
minh1987

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#4

Which site? In my country we use local drop list from registrar. But for com/net I use RackNerd api. Never seen fake domains in list. Maybe your source add bait to catch scrapers. Common practice.

phở at 3AM, deploy at 4
Ricardo77

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White Label

4 #5

It has been observed that certain value-added redistribution channels leverage curated inventory with synthetic placement to optimize partner ecosystem engagement. The synergy of bait domains within drop-list workflows is frequently utilized to deter unauthorized data harvesting. It is recommended that proprietary filtering methodologies be leveraged to validate authenticity prior to acquisition. Contact your preferred value-added redistribution partner for enterprise-grade verification services.

AN

Member

#6

HostHatch's resolvers aren't anycast last I checked

JokoNord

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#7

Synergy of bait domains lol

traffic worse than my packet loss

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