RAA update – Domain Name Registrars put on notice to improve their response to abuse
Effective April 5, 2024, an amendment to the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement mandates new responsibilities for registrars concerning the handling of DNS Abuse for gTLD domains. This amendment specifies the obligations of registrars to act upon receiving credible...
What is GlobalBlock?
What is GlobalBlock?
GlobalBlock is the world’s first unified domain name-blocking service and a game changer for online brand protection
Fake Ads on Social Media: Leads for Criminals
Fake ads on social media is a growing problem. Learn the different scams and how to defend your brands
Safe Harbor: Implications for Hosting Providers that Ignore Malicious Content
safe harbor protects hosting parties from liability associated with 3rd parties publishing content on their servers, but this protection is not absoloute.
Protecting Against the Threat of Malicious Domain Name Registrations
Malicious domain name registrations are specifically created for nefarious purposes, such as phishing attacks. These registrations are more effectively mitigated at the DNS level compared to domains that have been compromised. Typically, these malicious domains are newer and...
Social Media Phishing is on the rise
Brand Protection: Social Media Phishing is on the Rise
Incorporating social media monitoring and enforcement into brand protection strategies is of paramount importance due to the extensive reach and...
Unification of Social Media Reporting is needed
16 November 2023, by Ed Seaford
Navigating the reporting systems for abuse or phishing across various social media platforms can be a daunting task for users and brands. Cybersecurity and Incident Support Teams (CIST) often face the challenge of orienting themselves in a...
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)...
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...
Common Domain Name Security Risks
Common Domain Name Threats
Domain name security is an essential part of protecting your brand and reputation, and ensuring the long-term success and profitability of your business. By implementing strong...
Deepfakes and Brand Protection – don’t take anything at face value
Deepfakes and Brand Protection – don’t take anything at face value. As videos can be made to look and sound like they are coming from a real person, scams have already successfully begun.
fake university recruitment agents
Fake University Recruitment Agents: How to Spot Scams
Fake university recruitment agents are becoming a growing threat to students, particularly international students in Australia. These scammers pose as...