WEST PALM BEACH, FL - This week I took some time to watch an episode of Miss Understood hosted by Rachel Uchitel featuring Andrew Rosener, founder and CEO of MediaOptions, one of the best-known domain brokerages in the world. While I’ve been in this business for a long time, I thought the conversation offered a lot of good perspective — especially for people who may be newer to the industry or … [Entire Story...]
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From Domains to Handles: X.com Creates New Marketplace for Digital Identity
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - In a major policy shift that blurs the line between domain names and social-media identities, X (formerly Twitter) has officially launched a Handle Marketplace, allowing paid subscribers to purchase usernames from a pool of inactive accounts. The new feature, available to X Premium and Premium Plus subscribers, transforms social handles into a monetized form of digital real … [Entire Story...]
Slipknot Files Lawsuit Over Two-Decade Battle for Slipknot.com Domain Name
RICHMOND, VA - Slipknot, one of heavy metal’s most commercially successful and enduring acts, has launched a new legal campaign to reclaim control of a domain name if it feels belongs to them more than twenty years after the web address was registered. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Slipknot, Inc. v. slipknot.com), targets the long-time … [Entire Story...]
Breaking Down the Q3 2025 Domain Name Industry Brief: What the Latest Data Means
RESTON, VA - Every quarter, Verisign releases its Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB) - a data-packed snapshot of the global domain landscape. The Q3 2025 report just dropped, revealing how domain registrations, renewals, and growth trends are shifting across .com, .net, country-code extensions, and hundreds of new generic TLDs. For professionals running digital projects from startups and online … [Entire Story...]
“Ultra-Premium” Invite-Only Domain Marketplace Unveiled by GoDaddy
TEMPE, AZ - GoDaddy has launched a new, invite-only marketplace for high-value domain names at the incredible web address: DomainNames.com, positioning it as a curated showroom for one-word .com and .ai domains, rare two-letter names, and short numerics typically valued in the six-figures and up. The rollout follows industry teasers earlier this month and formal launch coverage this past … [Entire Story...]
Google Quietly Reduces Publisher Control with New “Authorized Buyers” System
In a subtle but consequential change, Google is rolling out a new “Authorized Buyers” control in AdSense that will replace the legacy “Ad Networks” blocking interface starting November 6, 2025. What may look like a simple UI refresh is, in fact, a strategic shift-one that further tightens Google’s grip on the ad supply chain while constraining publisher autonomy. What’s Changing (and What … [Entire Story...]
Microsoft Warns Advertisers of New OAuth Consent Phishing Threat Targeting Users
REDMOND, WA - Microsoft has issued a new security alert to users of its Microsoft Advertising platform, warning of a wave of OAuth consent phishing attacks - a sophisticated form of credential theft designed to look completely legitimate. In its notice, Microsoft explained that malicious actors are sending out fake login or permission prompts that appear identical to the company’s official … [Entire Story...]
U.S. Court Ends Apple’s Monopolistic App Store Payment Practices
SAN FRANCISCO - In a landmark decision that could redefine how mobile apps handle payments, a U.S. federal court has ruled that Apple must allow developers to direct users to external websites for purchases - a major blow to the company’s long-standing control over App Store transactions. The ruling stems from ongoing litigation in the Epic Games v. Apple antitrust case and enforces an earlier … [Entire Story...]
October: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Is Your Business Truly Protected?
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Every October, businesses across the country are reminded of a simple but critical truth: cybersecurity is no longer optional. As cybercriminals refine their tactics, small and medium-sized businesses have increasingly become their top targets. Phishing emails, ransomware, and malware aren’t just problems for Fortune 500 companies - they’re threats to any business with … [Entire Story...]
.HipHop Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign In “Testing the Waters” Phase
POMPANO BEACH, FL - Dot Hip Hop, LLC - the registry operator for the .hiphop top-level domain - has announced plans to raise capital through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. The initiative, currently in the “Testing the Waters” phase allowed under U.S. securities law, is designed to measure investor interest before the company formally files its required Form C disclosure and begins … [Entire Story...]
Massive “Combo List 93M” Surfaces on Dark Web, Exposing Millions of Emails
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - A newly circulated credential database called Combo List 93M has emerged on underground forums, raising concerns for millions of email account holders. The massive compilation - reportedly containing over 93 million records - is being distributed within cybercriminal communities for use in credential-stuffing and phishing campaigns. What Is Combo List 93M? Unlike a … [Entire Story...]
‘Long Island Guide’ Relaunches With a New Bold, Editorial-Only Model
LONG ISLAND, NY - LongIslandGuide.com, one of the earliest websites dedicated to life on Long Island (established in 1996), has been relaunched with a new vision: to become the region’s most trusted, unbiased digital guide. Unlike other local platforms where businesses can pay for placement, LongIslandGuide.com is built on a simple principle — “inclusion is earned, not bought.” Originally … [Entire Story...]