DALLAS, TX - Last month, Omni Hotels & Resorts, a prominent hotel chain, experienced a cybersecurity breach that resulted in the theft of customer information. In an update on their website, Omni confirmed that the stolen data includes customer names, email addresses, postal addresses, and guest loyalty program information. However, financial information and Social Security numbers were not compromised. The breach was detected on March 29, prompting Omni to shut down … [Read more...]
ApeCoin Community Endorses Registering .APE as Top-Level Domain with ICANN
PALM BEACH, FL - The ApeCoin community has enthusiastically endorsed a proposal that would involve registering “.APE” as a top-level domain (TLD) with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that oversees the domain industry. It is anticipated that ICANN would be motivated to allow .APE to become registered as a TLD, given their stated goal of introducing new generic top level domains by 2026. 91.68 percent … [Read more...]
Creative Use of Domain Name In Action; Not So Great Google Reviews
PALM BEACH, FL - Being that I'm involved in both the marketing and domain industries, I enjoy seeing creative uses of domain names. The other day I snapped this shot from the car when I noticed a company called “Simply Health Care” using a creative domain name “Simply Enroll Now” (SimplyEnrollNow.com) as a landing page. The company, which appears to be called “Simply Healthcare Plans” at (SimplyHealthcarePlans.com) provides consulting services for Medicaid qualified … [Read more...]
Thousands of Domain Names Owned by Legitimate Brands Hijacked to Send Spam
TEL AVIV - As part of a sophisticated scheme involving spam proliferation and click monetization, over 8,000 domains and 13,000 sub-domains once owned by major, legitimate brands and institutions have been hijacked to allow millions of spam emails to bypass standard security blocks for nefarious gain. This coordinated malicious activity – dubbed “SubdoMailing” – has been going on since at least September 2022, according to Guardio Labs, the Israeli security … [Read more...]
Using The Power of Content Writing to Elevate Your Voice, Shape Perceptions
At the heart of effective storytelling lies content writing—a craft that transcends mere words to forge meaningful connections, shape perceptions, and drive action. In this article, we delve into the transformative potential of content writing services and why entrusting your company's narrative to skilled professionals can be a game-changer in the realm of digital marketing. 1. Captivating Your Audience: The Essence of Content In a crowded digital landscape, capturing … [Read more...]
Ethereum Name Service, GoDaddy Partner for Free Pairing of Domains, Crypto Wallets
ARIZONA - The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) – a decentralized, blockchain-based naming system that facilitates user-friendly names for wallet addresses – and domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy have partnered up to allow customers to pair Domain Name System (DNS) website domains (such as .com or .net) to an ENS (.eth) name for free which will promote use with crypto apps and wallets. While ENS domains can be assigned to an Ethereum wallet to streamline the … [Read more...]
New Top-Level Domains Disallowed from Using “Closed Generics” by ICANN
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) – the nonprofit organization that oversees the domain industry – announced that, in the next round of domain expansion and going forward, they will no longer be allowing entities registering new Top-Level Domains (TLDs) to utilize what is known as “closed generics.” Closed generics are essentially TLDs that are owned or are exclusive to one company that use generic and/or dictionary terms; … [Read more...]
My.box Inc. Announces Groundbreaking “Future of Digital ID” With “.Box” Domain
CAYMAN ISLANDS - My.box Inc. has announced what they referred to as the groundbreaking “future of digital identity” in the domain name industry: the impending launch of their new “.box” domain, which they tout as the first-ever blockchain native, DNS-routable domain supported by browsers, email, and digital wallets. According to a statement released by My.box Inc. Founder Josh Brandley, the .box domain enables users to integrate multiple aspects of their online identities … [Read more...]
Squarespace Sees Sharp Dropoff of Google Domains Customers After Acquisition
NEW YORK CITY - After acquiring Google Domains late last year after the internet giant decided to close down the service, Squarespace has seen a sharp drop-off of customers from the business in the subsequent months since the sale was completed, reports say. Back in July of 2023, Google abruptly announced that it would be ending its Google Domains service after nearly 10 years and would be selling the business and all of its assets to Squarespace, a New York-based website … [Read more...]
Experts: 23andMe Hack Is DNA Catastrophe; Leaked Millions of Genetic Profiles
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Earlier this week, in a startling revelation, 23andMe conceded that a hack in October was significantly worse than initially reported. Affecting nearly 6.9 million people, the scale of this data breach was shockingly larger than the initially stated figure of 14,000 users. Regrettably, the stolen data contained not only sensitive information such as full names, but genetic profiles. Yet, the severity of the situation was met with indifference by some … [Read more...]
GEO Domain Names, Newspaper & Media Companies, Sales Prices, and Usage
PALM BEACH, FL - The purchase of big city, state and/or regional domain names have always been a strategic move for media companies to control their presence and brand in a particular market. For example, The Boston Globe acquired the domain name “Boston.com” in 1995, The Philadelphia Inquirer acquired the domain name “Philly.com” in 2004, and the McClatchy newspaper chain acquired the domain name "Miami.com" in 2005. Additionally, the Tallahassee Democrat, the only … [Read more...]
Interest Continues In Alternative Domain Name, “.io” By Internet, Tech Firms
PALM BEACH, FL - When it comes to building a successful company, two of the most vital components to first establishing your digital presence – the main way that your customers are most likely to discover you – is to create a website and to choose an appropriate domain name. While the.com extension is by far the most commonly used by companies – and the one most consumers seek – there are a plethora of other extensions available out there to choose from. For the … [Read more...]
Domain Brokers Team Up to Sell Premium Name Pair: Client.com and Clients.com
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - According to a press release, Domain brokerage firms Prime Loyalty run by Jeff Garbutt and Michael Law's Grit Brokerage have teamed up to bring the 'super-premium digital assets' Client.com and Clients.com to the market. Client.com and Clients.com are 25 and 23 year-old domain names and were originally registered back in 1994 and 1996 respectfully. These category defining domain assets will take command of any digital space surrounding a B2B or B2C … [Read more...]