Emerging threats in the domain world
SecurityMagazine.com has a new report on four emerging threats that have developed over the past few years when it comes to domain names. 1. Ease…
Tag: gTLDs
Is there a new Dot-Com boom?
Domain investors have noticed a surge in new domain registrations, largely fueled by cryptocurrency, that harkens back to the days of the early 2000s Dot-Com…
EU rule changes might unmask anonymous registrants
Online security magazine Info Security is reporting that proposed changes to domain rules in the European Union might force anonymous registrants to publish their data…
What’s a Premium Domain Name?
Forbes has recently published an excellent primer on Premium Domain names. In short, Aapremium domain name is a high-quality domain that investors often buy and…
Domains now part of NFT craze
The recent trend of using music, art or text as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has extended to the world of domains. Domains are probably the most…
Coronavirus delays ICANN decision on .org
Politico is reporting that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is delaying its scheduled date for deciding the fate of the .org…
Scottish Nova Scotians finding an identity with .scot
Harry McGrath, the chair and head of engagement and global outreach at dotScot Registry, fondly recalls his Canadian roots. But he believes that “the .scot…
Upcoming ICANN 2021 meetings
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced locations for their Public Meetings scheduled in 2021. ICANN70 — March 20-25 2021 will…
Vancouver to handle disputes over domains
The British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC) has been chosen to be part of a select group of organizations authorized to handle domain name…
Global Survey results reveal growing distrust in internet media
The Canadian Press reports that a recent global survey has revealed that 90% of respondents have reported being fooled by a false news report at…