Domain Name News

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  Unlocking Linguistic Diversity: The Power of New gTLDsJune 18, 2025
  The Internet has revolutionized global communication, commerce, and cultural exchange, connecting billions worldwide. However, the question arises: Does the digital landscape truly represent the diversity of languages and cultures worldwide? Unfortunately, the answer is not entirely affirmative, especially for marginalized communities. While the Internet has bridged geographical gaps, linguistic and cultural diversity in the digital sphere remains uneven, particularly in the Domain Name System (DNS) where the full potential is yet to be realized. In a digital realm where language is less of a barrier, indigenous communities in the Americas could… Read more: Unlocking Linguistic Diversity: The Power of New gTLDs
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  Nigeria’s NiRA Implements Whois Privacy for .ng DomainsJune 18, 2025
  Nigeria’s domain registry, the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), made a significant move by implementing Whois privacy across its .ng country code domain. This change, effective today, ensures that personal details of domain registrants, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, are no longer publicly accessible through Whois lookups. Domain Name Server (DNS) Fundamentals: Exploring Traceroute, DNS Attacks and Beyond | $21.99 This decision to redact Whois data aligns with Nigeria’s Data Protection Act and emphasizes NiRA’s commitment to data privacy in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission.… Read more: Nigeria’s NiRA Implements Whois Privacy for .ng Domains
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  itch.io Domain Takedown: Lessons in Automated System RisksJune 18, 2025
  Indie game platform itch.io faced a temporary domain takedown triggered by an “AI-driven” phishing report linked to Funko Pop figures. The ordeal unfolded when BrandShield, Funko’s protection software, flagged a fan page on itch.io for a Funko Pop video game. Despite prompt removal of the page, the registrar’s automated system disabled the domain, prompting complaints from Itch’s host and registrar. Takedown | $9.99 Founder Leaf “Leafo” Cohran shed light on the incident, revealing that the domain was reinstated after the registrant addressed the issue. This event underscores the vulnerability of domain… Read more: itch.io Domain Takedown: Lessons in Automated System Risks
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  AoC Recovers Stolen Domain, Enhances Cybersecurity and LeadershipJune 18, 2025
  The Association of Chairs (AoC) recently faced a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of their website domain. The domain, associationofchairs.org.uk, was taken over and put up for sale at an auction. However, with the assistance of Nominet UK, the national domain name registry operator in the UK, AoC successfully reclaimed its original domain. Despite this incident, the organization had already set up a new website, associationofchairs.co.uk, as a precautionary measure following the cyberattack. The recovered domain now redirects users to the new website, ensuring continuity for visitors. Domain Name Server… Read more: AoC Recovers Stolen Domain, Enhances Cybersecurity and Leadership
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  FBI Exposes 42,000 Phishing Domains in LabHost Cybercrime NetworkJune 18, 2025
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently uncovered a staggering 42,000 phishing domains linked to the LabHost phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation. This illicit scheme, active from November 2021 to April 2024, facilitated cybercriminals in targeting millions of individuals globally. Phishing for Phools: The Economics of Manipulation and Deception | $0.00 LabHost emerged as a prominent player in cybercrime, boasting close to 10,000 users during its peak. This PhaaS platform provided a range of services enabling cybercriminals to impersonate reputable organizations and execute elaborate schemes to extract sensitive personal and financial information from… Read more: FBI Exposes 42,000 Phishing Domains in LabHost Cybercrime Network