Domain Name News

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  GoDaddy Auction Unveils Domain Market Trends and Investor SentimentJune 17, 2025
  GoDaddy’s latest auction showcases a transparent format that sheds light on investor valuations for domain names. The absence of hidden reserves allows for a clear understanding of market value, reflecting a collective perspective akin to the “wisdom of the crowds” phenomenon. Domain Name Flipping: Quick Flips & Fast Cash! | $0.00 The ongoing GoDaddy auction features approximately 1,000 domains, initially perceived as lacking by some observers. However, closer scrutiny revealed nearly 150 domains attracting bids, with 57 of them garnering multiple bids, indicating a strong belief in the names’ worth. Domain… Read more: GoDaddy Auction Unveils Domain Market Trends and Investor Sentiment
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  Infoblox Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Australian Investment ScamsJune 17, 2025
  A recent report from Infoblox Threat Intel sheds light on the alarming trend of cyber scams targeting Australian investors. In 2024 alone, these scams have resulted in a staggering loss of AUD $945 million, highlighting the growing threat posed by cybercriminals in the digital landscape. Thailand: Scam Land: 50 Common Scams (Thai Life Book 1) | $0.00 The report identifies two prominent groups, Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, as key players behind these sophisticated investment scams. These groups employ advanced tactics, such as registered domain generation algorithms (RDGAs), to orchestrate large-scale… Read more: Infoblox Report Reveals Alarming Rise in Australian Investment Scams
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  Navasard Limited Fails in Attempted Domain Name HijackingJune 17, 2025
  An online gambling company, Navasard Limited, recently attempted reverse domain name hijacking in a case involving the domain 1xperience.com. This attempt was scrutinized by a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) panelist, Ian Lowe, who found Navasard guilty of reverse domain name hijacking. Navasard, known for operating online gambling websites under the name 1XBET, filed a cybersquatting complaint against the domain, which is used by a company offering VIP travel and experience packages. Domain Name Server (DNS) Fundamentals | Exploring Traceroute, DNS Attacks and Beyond: Demystifying Domain names | DNS Perf… |… Read more: Navasard Limited Fails in Attempted Domain Name Hijacking
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  CoStar Group Acquires Homes.com.au, Signals Strategic Rebranding PlanJune 17, 2025
  CoStar Group has made a significant move in the Australian real estate market with its purchase of the Homes.com.au domain for a reported A$22.8 million. This acquisition sets the stage for a potential rebrand of the Domain real estate portal, currently the second-largest in Australia behind realestate.com.au. Domain Name Server (DNS) Fundamentals: Exploring Traceroute, DNS Attacks and Beyond | $21.99 According to sources, CoStar initiated talks with Domain before finalizing the domain purchase. CoStar’s CEO, Andy Florance, highlighted the strategic value of the Homes domain, emphasizing its strength and memorability. The… Read more: CoStar Group Acquires Homes.com.au, Signals Strategic Rebranding Plan
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  CNCF and Synadia Resolve Dispute Over NATS OwnershipJune 17, 2025
  The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Synadia, the company behind the open-source messaging system NATS, have settled their dispute. This resolution grants CNCF control over the trademark, domain name, and GitHub repositories associated with NATS. The conflict arose when Synadia announced plans to shift NATS code licensing from Apache 2.0 to Business Source License (BSL) in future releases. Clash of Trademarks and Domain Names on the Internet: Tables and Indexes | $43.94 Amidst the disagreement, CNCF took legal action by filing a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office… Read more: CNCF and Synadia Resolve Dispute Over NATS Ownership