31-Aug-2007

World's Biggest Companies Hit by Typosquatters

According to OUT-LAW, all 500 of the world's biggest companies have been affected by typosquatters, who register

31-Aug-2007

Secure Home Server Technology Released by Purplenova

New software product Purplenova 3.1 gives home computer users the opportunity to use their high-speed broadband connections to host websites...

29-Aug-2007

ICANN Whois Privacy Reforms Grind to a Halt

ICANN's long-winded debate about Whois privacy for domain name registrants has st...

29-Aug-2007

.mobi Targets Drivers

Drivers and car fans are being targeted by a new wave of .mobi domains bought by car and other driving-related companies. .mobi

Telkom Wins Second Cybersquatting Case

South African telecommunications firm Telkom has won its second battle against cybersquatters in two months, seizing five

24-Aug-2007

Parents Buy Domain Names for Newborns

Many parents are purchasing domain names for their newborn babies. As having a web presence becomes increasingly important, many parents...

21-Aug-2007

ICANN Encourages Public Input for New gTLDs

ICANN, the governing body for the domain name system (DNS...

21-Aug-2007

Reduced Domain Registration Prices Exploited by Phishers

Cheap domain registration is partly to blame for the increase in phishing...

14-Aug-2007

ICANN Seeks Public Input on Domain Tasting Problem

ICANN recently conducted a study into domain tasting, and is now asking for the opinions of members of the public about the practice....

13-Aug-2007

Rise in Spam from Chinese Domains

Web security firm Symantec has reported a sharp rise in the amount of spam being sent from .cn email addresses, or containing links to .c...

08-Aug-2007

Most Websites Not Up To Scratch for Mobile Users

With four times as many mobile devices in use as personal computers, it might come as a surprise to learn that, according to MyDomain, mo...

07-Aug-2007

Non-Asian Companies Permitted to Apply for .asia Domain Names

It is now possible for non-Asian companies to apply to register .asia domain nam...

07-Aug-2007

ICANN Introduces Monthly Magazine

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the launch of its new monthly magazine, which will cover to...

06-Aug-2007

$360,000 Offered for Gibraltar.com

An anonymous offer of US$360,000 has been made for Gibraltar.com, on Sedo, a ...

06-Aug-2007

IP Addresses Shortly to Run Out

New Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are on the verge of running out. John Curran, head of the American Registry of Internet Numbers (AR...

02-Aug-2007

Linden Lab Bans Gambling from Second Life

The company behind Second Life, Linden Lab, has banned gambling from its virtual world. In a

GoDaddy.com and Afilias Unite for .us TLD Bid

The domain name registrar and hosting provider GoDaddy.com has teamed up with...

01-Aug-2007

ICANN to Further Protect Domain Registrants

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has decided that further protection is needed for

01-Aug-2007

Rights to QE2.com Turned Over to Cruise Operator

QE2.com has been handed over to Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator...