Concerns Over WHOIS and SSL Certificates

The discussion highlights the potential risks associated with relying on WHOIS data for issuing TLS certificates. The speakers argue that while WHOIS can identify domain ownership, it is not a reliable method for verifying domain control, particularly with growing privacy regulations. They emphasize that using email for verification fails to prove domain ownership adequately, as access to an email address does not equate to control over the associated domain. Instead, stronger verification methods such as adding a DNS record or creating a specific file are preferred to ensure legitimate domain ownership.