Don’t abandon your subdomain either
Subdomain Hijacking
In our last blog we wrote about the risks of culling or abandoning domain names, but what about subdomains? Arguably, abandoned subdomains pose as much a risk as culled domains. This article looks at the risks of not properly administering...
The Risks of Culling Domain Names
Culling domain names needs to be discussed. It is not an activity that should be taken lightly and requires a lot of due diligence and careful planning. This blog discusses the risks of culling domains and outlines the steps brands can take to protect themselves.
Corporate...
Strategies to mitigate cyber security incidents
This guidance is based on the Australian Government best practice guide to mitigating cyber security incidents, performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing Commonwealth organisations.
Prior to implementing any of the mitigation strategies, organisations need...
Please Explain: Pauline Hanson’s domain expired & redirected to refugee website
One Nation’s Pauline Hanson’s personal domain name PaulineHanson.com.au accidentally expired, was registered by a third party and now points to the Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) website.
The RCOA is a non-profit organisation that helps support refugees and...
Basic corporate domain name mistakes: missed domain renewal
Missed domain name renewals & how to avoid this stress
Domain names are not something anyone can own, rather they are leased by Registries for varying lengths of time. Often corporate brands will have...
Typosquatting and Traffic Diversion
Despite the popularity of search engines for finding websites, about 20% of online visitors arrive at sites through manually typed URLs. With up to 20% of all hand-typed URLs being misspelled, a large market has emerged for typo domain names that exploit and monetize...
Corporate Risk in Domain Names
Introduction to the risks of domain management
Effective domain name management is essential for minimizing corporate risk, including downtime, unauthorized access, and potential financial loss and...
Subdomain or Subdirectory?
Setting up a new site? What some people don’t know is that you can use a single domain name to establish several websites through the use of a subdomain, while a subdirectory can create an authoritative body of content for a single web property. There are benefits to...
letting a domain name expire
Understanding the RiskLetting a domain name expire can cause significant reputational damage to your business as they are often picked up by cyber criminals who aim to pose as you and defraud your customers, employees and even your suppliers.The risk varies depending on the...
Hiding behind domain name privacy
Domain name privacy has been a thorn in the side of IP owners and law enforcement officials for many years. It is abused by miscreants ranging from cyber-squatters, counterfeiters, and copyright infringers to trademark violators, spammers and scammers, providing them with a...
Four Costly Domain Name Mistakes
Domain names generally just tick over and are generally not a reason to be concerned; however, when a domain name issues does rear its ugly head it can be catastrophic to a business and has the ability to cripple an online operation. This post looks at some of the...
Domain Names in Mergers and Acquisitions
Domain Names in Mergers & Acquisitions
Domain names are a critical element in mergers and acquisitions, requiring meticulous due diligence. The intricacies of M&A activity demand careful preparation, expert advice, and thorough...