As internet usage continues to grow rapidly in Sri Lanka, incidents such as fake banking websites, fraudulent online stores, phishing emails and malware attacks have become more common. These activities can mislead users, steal personal information and damage the reputation of legitimate businesses. Protecting the .LK domain namespace and keeping it reputable, dependable and secure has therefore become an important responsibility. In response to this growing challenge, LK Domain Registry, the sole administrator of Sri Lanka’s country-code top-level domain, has partnered with Norwegian cybersecurity company iQ Global AS to strengthen the monitoring and protection of .LK domain names, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining a trusted and abuse-free .LK digital space.
With this partnership, LK Domain Registry will actively oversee the .LK namespace to ensure its integrity and security. This includes the identification of newly detected abusive domain names, status updates of abuse cases from initial detection through to final resolution, and the analysis of repeated or high-risk abuse patterns. In addition, LK Domain Registry compiles and reviews overall abuse trends and statistical insights to support transparent reporting, informed decision-making, and ongoing improvements to abuse prevention and mitigation efforts across the .LK domain ecosystem.
For .LK domain name customers this means a safer and more trusted online environment for both websites and users by strengthening proactive abuse detection and response mechanisms. Domain owners receive timely notifications regarding blacklisting events or abuse-related issues, enabling swift corrective action before problems escalate or result in domain suspension or reputational harm. By reducing the risk of unnoticed or prolonged abuse, the solution helps safeguard website visitors from various fraudulent activities while enhancing the overall trust, reliability and credibility of domain names used for business, institutional and public purposes.
Expressing his views on the collaboration, Prof. Gihan Dias – CEO and Domain Registrar of the LK Domain Registry, stated, “We are pleased to announce our partnership with iQ Global AS, a leading global provider of domain abuse management solutions. This strategic collaboration strengthens our ability to proactively identify, monitor and mitigate domain abuse, enabling us to deliver a safer and more trusted online environment for both website operators and users. The partnership also significantly reduces the risk of domain suspensions arising from undetected or prolonged abuse, while enhancing overall resilience, compliance, and confidence within the digital ecosystem.”
Lars “LG” Forsberg – CTO of iQ Global AS added, “We are delighted to partner with LK Domain Registry to bring our global expertise in domain abuse detection and mitigation to the country. Through this collaboration, we will support the proactive identification and resolution of threats such as phishing, malware and fraudulent activity within the .LK namespace.”
About LK Domain Registry
LK Domain Registry is the official registry operator for .LK domains, Sri Lanka’s country-code top-level domain, serving as the digital gateway to Sri Lankan online identity.
About iQ Global AS
iQ Global AS is a Norwegian cybersecurity company providing AI-enabled domain abuse management solutions to registries and registrars worldwide. Their flagship platform, iQ Abuse Manager, is trusted by over 175 top-level domains and processes more than 200 million scans daily to detect and mitigate threats including phishing, malware and fraud.
– ENDS –
Media Contact: LK Domain Registry Phone: +94 11 421 6061
Leave a Reply