ICANN Approves “Retirement” Policy for ccTLDs
Domain Incite is reporting on the latest developments from ICANN 75 in Kuala Lampur. They are reporting the approval of a ccNSO (Country Code Name…
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CIRA Grants success stories in three First Nations
The CIRA Community Investment Program Grant program has committed to building internet infrastructure in First Nations communities since its inception following the release of the…
CIRA’s Back To School Security Checklist
Widespread use of smartphones means kids are leaving a larger digital footprint than ever before. With a new school year beginning, CIRA offers some excellent…
Ransomware: What it is and how to avoid it
The Hashed Out blog written by SSL Store has an excellent primer on Ransomware and how it works. In short, it’s software that infiltrates your…
Signs of Compromise: How to tell if your site has been hacked
The SSL Store has published a guide exploring the digital fingerprints left whenever a website has been hacked or compromised. This guide comes in the…
How spoofed emails can evade SPF
Welivesecurity.com provides an excellent explainer on the nuances of the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and how poor implementation can leave domains vulnerable to exploits. They…
ICANN75 requires tracking app
As reported by DomainNameWire, anybody considering attending ICANN75 will need to download a COVID tracking app on their phones in order to attend in-person events…
What to do with extra domain names
Search Engine Journal has taken a deep dive into domain registration strategy, revisiting the conventional wisdom surrounding extra domain names and evaluating whether or not…
Donuts Rebranding to Identity Digital
The domain registrar formerly known as Donuts has announced that it is rebranding to Identity Digital. The rebrand coincides with Donuts’ acquisition of Afilias late…
GoDaddy Purchases Dan.com
GoDaddy has put out a press release indicating that they have just acquired Dan.com, a domain name sales platform. According to GoDaddy, the objective of…