WHOIS is a query and response protocol that is widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address block, or an autonomous system, but is also used for a wider range of other information. WHOIS database is maintained by Regional Internet Registries and contain the personal information of domain owners.
Regional Internet Registry
1. AfriNIC
2. ARIN
3. APNIC
4. LACNIC, RIPE NCC
An attacker look up for following details in the WHOIS database.
1. Physical location
2. Telephone Number
3. Email addresses
4. Technical and administrative contacts
WHOIS LOOKUP OFFLINE TOOLS
Sam Spade
My IP Suite
Country Whois
LanWhois
NetRanger Whois
Lapshins Whois
Alchemy Eye
WebFerret
WHOIS LOOKUP ONLINE TOOLS
Whois
Whois Lookup
Better Whois
Geek Whois
Arin Whois Database Search
Network Solutions Whois
Domain Tools
AutoWhois
Regional Internet Registry
1. AfriNIC
2. ARIN
3. APNIC
4. LACNIC, RIPE NCC
An attacker look up for following details in the WHOIS database.
1. Physical location
2. Telephone Number
3. Email addresses
4. Technical and administrative contacts
WHOIS LOOKUP OFFLINE TOOLS
Sam Spade
My IP Suite
Country Whois
LanWhois
NetRanger Whois
Lapshins Whois
Alchemy Eye
WebFerret
WHOIS LOOKUP ONLINE TOOLS
Whois
Whois Lookup
Better Whois
Geek Whois
Arin Whois Database Search
Network Solutions Whois
Domain Tools
AutoWhois
Good list.
ReplyDeleteGood list of whois lookup tools. Similarly i use to get my whois searches regularly from WhoisXY.com This site is very simple and user friendly.
ReplyDeleteIs there any further reading you would recommend on this?
ReplyDeleteAnne Cole
who is visiting my website
Yes sure Anne cole you can read more from Wikepedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whois and from iana.org
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