Domain Authority: What is it and how does it work?
You may have registered a domain name with an eye towards search engine optimization (SEO), trying to register a name that matches desired keywords. While…
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Google gets Goggle (.com that is!)
It’s a typo that most of us have made at least once, but Domain Name Wire is reporting that Google’s latest acquisition will ensure that…
An explainer on Brand Impersonation Attacks
We’ve all probably received a fraudulent email claiming to be from a government agency, courier or large distribution company such as Amazon or Apple. These…
SpaceX and Gibson lose cybersquatting challenges
It’s been a big week for big losses at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Domain Name News reports that SpaceX recently lost a challenge…
How does SSL work?
The SSL Store has just published an excellent primer on what SSL is and how it works, starting with the acronym itself: Secure Sockets Layer.…
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…
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…