The .KG domain space experienced a brief but significant disruption this Christmas, leaving many users scrambling. The US.KG domain, managed by the DigitalPlat Foundation, was abruptly set to “Inactive” by the .KG registry on December 25th, rendering all registered *.US.KG domains inaccessible.
In a statement released on Christmas Day, the DigitalPlat Foundation acknowledged the issue, stating: “We regret to inform you that the .KG registry has set the status of US.KG to ‘Inactive’ and enforced a suspended resolving status. As a result, all registered *.US.KG domains are temporarily unable to resolve and are currently inaccessible.”
The foundation assured users that they were working closely with the .KG registry to resolve the problem and implement measures to prevent future incidents. In the meantime, they offered temporary workarounds for those impacted, including switching to backup domains and manually setting DNS to 142.171.123.133.
Thankfully, by December 26th, the DigitalPlat Foundation announced the full restoration of the US.KG domain. “The US.KG domain has been fully restored, and all domains are functioning normally,” their updated statement confirmed. Users experiencing any lingering issues were advised to clear their DNS cache or allow up to 24 hours for full DNS propagation.
This incident highlights the potential vulnerabilities of free domains, which are often favored by malicious actors due to their low cost and disposability. Free domains are often favored by hackers and scam groups due to their low cost and disposable nature. These domains are typically used for short-term operations and quickly replaced when flagged by security services.
While the US.KG suspension was thankfully short-lived, it serves as a reminder for domain enthusiasts to exercise caution when using free domains, as their availability can be unpredictable.
