Google suggests sunsetting WHOIS

Google is proposing to end reliance on WHOIS data for domain ownership verification due to security vulnerabilities. A report showed criminals could manipulate WHOIS records to obtain fraudulent TLS certificates. The CA/Browser Forum is planning to phase out WHOIS dependency, with Google suggesting a November deadline. Alternative methods like RDAP are being considered, but implementation timelines and costs are still debated. This change could significantly impact internet security practices and certificate issuance.