media.net
PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com
unsigned
Yes
Media.net appears to be a legitimate online advertising platform that connects publishers with advertisers. It's been registered since 2003 and is widely used, but caution is advised due to its unsigned DNSSEC status, which may indicate potential security risks.
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Media.net
Category: advertising
Description
Media.net is a leading global sell-side platform and advertising technology company.
AI Review
Media.net's scripts are designed to collect extensive data on ad performance and user engagement, leveraging the Open Measurement SDK and MRAID standards. This involves tracking metrics such as ad visibility, viewing time, and interaction patterns. While the vendor emphasizes user privacy through anonymization, the broad scope of data collection raises concerns regarding overreach and the potential for surveillance, particularly given the nature of data collected during ad interactions. The reliance on obfuscation techniques within the scripts may also contribute to a lack of clarity regarding their operational specifics, which could impact the ability of site owners to fully understand the data handling practices in play. No alerts have been logged in the past week, suggesting stable behavior across the monitored domains. Nonetheless, the commitment to user privacy stands in tension with the detailed analytics being captured, which could encroach upon user privacy expectations. The third-party dependency on APIs and frameworks inherent to the advertising ecosystem presents an additional risk, as it complicates the tracking of data flow and potential vulnerabilities. Though no immediate security incidents are present, continued scrutiny is warranted given the sensitive nature of the user engagement data being harvested.
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| Hostname | Type | TTL | Priority | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| media.net | NS | 84948 | a11-66.akam.net. | |
| media.net | NS | 84948 | a1-247.akam.net. | |
| media.net | NS | 84948 | eur4.akam.net. | |
| media.net | A | 4 | 23.202.152.28 | |
| media.net | MX | 300 | 10 | alt3.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| media.net | MX | 300 | 1 | aspmx.l.google.com. |
| media.net | MX | 300 | 5 | alt1.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| media.net | MX | 300 | 10 | alt4.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| media.net | MX | 300 | 5 | alt2.aspmx.l.google.com. |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "cursor-domain-verification-n9rv8j=3yEF8FQjvSFCikzQSjyGzPb6M" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "SONATYPE JIRA ticket: OSSRH-47726" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=NBM4E_2r4qzlNB1H_r_gLpTJW-IuLK8q_zVYFU5gXYA" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "google-site-verification=OZgR33ZO93pgvx-tPgftwmnH4bT4WKUiBSs9jAyIzw0" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "bw=peTwiLdLGshRlVFUJbY1icAejIr2JLq4luMCoAws3QKg" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "openai-domain-verification=dv-T7T95NLDhtDQF9uJWGhUQPSW" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "v=spf1 a mx include:_spf.google.com include:sendgrid.net include:amazonses.com -all" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "anthropic-domain-verification-b34fb1=Gtxv4pTzqIuhaFpEk4qOTV1Je" | |
| media.net | TXT | 300 | "openai-domain-verification=dv-YbBgqFwCUGhg5zkjtfY2IT3H" | |
| media.net | SOA | 86400 | a11-66.akam.net. abuse.media.net. 2026026824 43200 3600 1209600 180 |
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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