Phishing Domains and New gTLDs: A Growing Security Concern
The introduction of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) was intended to create a more diverse and flexible internet landscape, offering greater options for internet users. However, the reality has shown that these new gTLDs have inadvertently contributed to a less safe...
.TOP Domain Registry Warned Over Phishing Concerns
.top Registry has been warned by ICANN in relation to the number of phishing domain names registered in the .top domain name space.
.com.au or .com? Which is Better for Google?
In the blog, we answer the questions what is better for Google SEO in Australia, .com.au or .com?
How to monitor for fake websites and social media accounts
Why Monitoring is Essential
protecting your brand from impersonation and fraud is more crucial than ever. Fake websites and social media accounts can cause significant damage to your brand’s reputation and customer trust. Brandsec and Unphish...
Domain Name Management, Must Haves in 2024
Domain Name Management has become more complicated with increased security vulnerabilities and risk. Align your portfolio with best practice in 2024.
Website Takedown: Malicious Domains vs Compromised Websites
Discover takedown strategies for malicious domains and compromised websites.
Learn how to collect evidence, liaise with registrars, & escalate issues.
Phishing: Malicious Domain Names
Phishing: Addressing Malicious Domain Names
Domain registrars are obligated under the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) to suspend domain names that are specifically set up for phishing purposes. However, our research indicates that brands...
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
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...
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 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 names are integral components of the internet’s infrastructure, serving as user-friendly addresses for websites. While they are often the cornerstone of a brand’s online identity, they can also be targeted for malicious activities, a phenomenon known as...