Registrar Hacking and why Registry Lock is so Important
Registrar hacking isn’t theoretical—it happens more often than most people realise. There are 2,800 ICANN Accredited Registrars, and the top ten retail Registrars (that manage over 250M domains) are targeted regularly – in most cases Registrars do a great job defending...
Why Domain Registrars Are Key to Stopping Fast Flux Phishing
A recent Dark Reading article highlighted the continued growth of fast flux phishing, an old tactic that’s been on the radar of enforcement professionals for years. Maybe a forgotten scam for many, those of us working in the phishing takedowns and cyber enforcement space are...
Cheap Domains, Costly Threats: How Cybercriminals Exploit Bulk Registrations
How Cybercriminals Exploit Cheap Bulk Registrations
The retail domain name industry is fiercely competitive, with registrars vying for customers by offering enticing deals on new domain registrations. To...
Phishing Domains and New gTLDs: A Growing Security Concern
Phishing Domains are a new gTLD problem. 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...
.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...
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...