Tactics cyber criminals deploy to evade detection
20 October 2022, by Ed SeafordAvoiding DetectionWeb monitoring tools play an important role in thwarting impersonation and phishing attacks, but cybercriminals deploy an array of evasion techniques to evade detection and carry out their nefarious activities. In my years...
The epic nissan.com legal battle
Uzi Nissan is a domain name Hall of Famer and a cautionary tale for brand owners about the perils of missing out on critical domain name assets. In case you are unfamiliar with the name, Uzi Nissan was a computer entrepreneur who in the early days of the wide world web (1994)...
Domain Name Abuse: how to protect your business
Domain Name Abuse: how to protect your business
Domain names are integral components of the internet’s infrastructure, serving as user-friendly addresses for websites. While they are often the cornerstone...
Google Sold their Domain Name Business: Good, hopefully.
Google announced today that it is selling its domain registrar business, Google Domains, to the website-building platform Squarespace. The sale, expected to close in Q3 2023, has surprised many as Google Domains has been a relatively successful venture.
With over 20 million...
.zip TLD being blocked by some brands
If you’re a security expert you may have seen an increase in phishing attacks coming from the .ZIP TLD. Last month, Google introduced eight new top-level domains (TLD) that could be purchased through Google Domains and ICANN Accredited Registrars.
The new domains are .dad,...
Going Global: IP, Domain Names and Social Media
10 April 2023
Navigating the Complexities of IP, Domain Names, and Social Media in New Markets
Expanding to new markets is a complex process that presents several challenges for startups. They need to understand the market, adapt to cultural differences, comply with...
Domain Names and Clone Phishing Attacks
What is a Clone Phishing Website?
As cyberattacks against brands are becoming more veracious, it’s no surprise that domain names are being used more frequently in clone phishing attacks. Clone...
Brand Protection: Australia Invoice Scams increase by 46% in 2022.
Invoice Scams increased by 46% in 2022
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, scammers are constantly developing new tactics to exploit unsuspecting individuals and businesses. One such scam that has...
Keyword-Rich Domain Names: A Help or Hindrance for Brands Success?
21 February 2023
Google’s John Mueller recently suggested that having a domain name that’s too keyword-rich may be detrimental to a website’s long-term success. While several years ago, having a domain name that contained your target keywords was a surefire...
Protection from phishing domain names
There are millions phishing domain names registered every month and used in attacks. Learn how to protect your business from issues relating to phishing domain names
domain name management basics
DOMAIN NAME MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Domain Name Management Basics
Effective domain name management starts with getting the basics right. From choosing the right domains to securing, renewing, and organising...
Are IP blacklists and RBLs still relevant?
What is an IP blacklist and RBL? IP Blacklistingrefers to the process of marking a specific IP address as malicious or suspicious, based on various criteria such as high volumes of spam or malicious traffic, or past instances of abuse. When an IP address is blacklisted, it...