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Python WHOIS Lookup Tool

This project is a simple WHOIS lookup tool built using Python. It allows you to retrieve domain registration information by sending queries to the IANA WHOIS server over a TCP connection. This tool demonstrates fundamental networking concepts and protocol handling within the context of domain management and cybersecurity.

Features

• Domain WHOIS Query: Retrieves domain registration details using the WHOIS protocol.
• Socket Communication: Uses Python’s socket library to establish TCP connections.
• Network Programming Example: Demonstrates the use of low-level network protocols for communication.

How It Works

1. TCP Connection:
   • The tool opens a TCP connection to the IANA WHOIS server (whois.iana.org) on port 43.
2. Sending WHOIS Query:
   • The domain name is sent as a query to the WHOIS server.
3. Receiving Response:
   • The server’s response, containing the domain’s WHOIS information, is retrieved and displayed.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the whois_lookup.py file.
2. Run the script using Python: ```bash python whois_lookup.py