a8.net
Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.
unsigned
No
a8.net appears to be a domain with unknown purpose, but it's registered since 2006 and is managed by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. It's unsigned for DNSSEC, which may pose a security risk, and its last update was in 2022.
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A8.net (Fan Communications)
Category: advertising
Description
A8.net is the largest affiliate marketing network (ASP) in Japan, operated by Fan Communications, Inc. It connects advertisers with publishers and serves affiliate ad/tracking assets (e.g. statics.a8.net).
AI Review
The scripts from a8.net are primarily focused on user tracking and session management, actively modifying URLs and managing cookies to monitor user navigation throughout the checkout process. This creates a substantial tracking surface, as unique parameters are appended to links and forms, enabling insights into user behavior. Although these practices aim to enhance UX and support compliance, there is a pronounced risk regarding user privacy, particularly when this tracking intersects with sensitive payment inputs. The use of obfuscation in the code adds complexity and increases the challenges related to transparency in data practices, raising concerns about the potential for unintended data collection. The integration with third-party services, such as LINE for authentication, further broadens the dependency surface and could introduce risk if such services are compromised. Overall, no alerts have been reported in recent days, indicating that the vendor's scripts are currently operating without triggering significant security concerns; however, the absence of alerts should not overshadow the need for vigilant oversight of data minimization practices. Monitoring should ensure that these tracking methods do not inadvertently capture sensitive payment form data during usage, thus safeguarding user privacy and maintaining compliance frameworks throughout their operations on payment pages.
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| Hostname | Type | TTL | Priority | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a8.net | NS | 172800 | ns-124.awsdns-15.com. | |
| a8.net | NS | 172800 | ns-1261.awsdns-29.org. | |
| a8.net | NS | 172800 | ns-2044.awsdns-63.co.uk. | |
| a8.net | NS | 172800 | ns-888.awsdns-47.net. | |
| a8.net | A | 60 | 35.77.128.213 | |
| a8.net | A | 60 | 57.181.131.204 | |
| a8.net | MX | 300 | 20 | email01.a8.net. |
| a8.net | MX | 300 | 20 | email02.a8.net. |
| a8.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=FwhFuAN7kOp7P_7eK82-QwR6pisnKzwmsMOMFfA4YhQ" | |
| a8.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=TziKcyUjqITSUGcXx6d8JebnKkI9YQ0q-pnvVr1tgqE" | |
| a8.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=aIya9pcarzUOFWIFSuisiIuJ4HlEQH9Ue8EKThcKMUU" | |
| a8.net | TXT | 300 | "v=spf1 +ip4:122.208.93.80/28 +ip4:27.96.52.96/28 +ip4:122.50.111.0/24 +ip4:203.190.224.0/24 +ip4:61.213.8.0/25 " "include:mdvalencia.maildealer.jp include:spf.curumeru.jp include:fc4210.cuenote.jp include:fc3193.cuenote.jp include:spf.a8.net include:7268286.spf07.hubspotemail.net ~all" | |
| a8.net | SOA | 900 | ns-124.awsdns-15.com. awsdns-hostmaster.amazon.com. 1 7200 900 1209600 86400 |
FAQ
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This domain is analyzed as part of cside's domain directory to identify third-party scripts and their purposes. The summary provides information about what services, tools, or scripts this domain hosts, helping website owners understand which third-party services are being loaded on their sites.
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