GDPR, WHOIS, HTTPS, TLD abuse. In 2018, data privacy and cybersecurity issues dominated the domain industry. EuroDNS addressed security and privacy challenges - some old, some new - on a number of fronts. A recap of the year's biggest privacy and cybersecurity concerns, and how we were able to help our customers.
These days, cybersecurity is no longer just a buzzword but something we all have to worry about. With major data breaches on the rise, both businesses and customers must take steps to protect themselves. Here are 8 of the most common online threats out there today and what you can do to avoid falling victim.
Trademark owners will be glad to know that Donuts has added a new feature to its DPML (Domains Protected Marks List) service: homograph attack protection. DPML now supports Cyrillic and Greek scripts, two scripts typically used in homograph attacks. Grrr. DPML trademark protection bites into this growing threat.
Domain name registrars may all look the same but look closely and you'll see they can vary in different ways. Beginners unfamiliar with the ins and outs of domain name registration may not know where to start. This basic guide for newbies shows what to look for in a domain registrar so you can make the best choice.
Think your SME doesn't need an SSL certificate? Think again. A recent slew of Chrome updates, not to mention the GDPR, means SMEs in 2018 must be more vigilant than ever with ensuring website security. SMEs without an SSL certificate are not only compromising their customers; they're putting their business at risk. Seriously.
John Oliver’s recent Last Week Tonight exposé on Rudy Giuliani demonstrates just how easy it is to register a domain that can be used to punk (or do worse damage) to an individual or brand. You’ll likely never inspire Giuliani-levels of dislike, but Oliver’s piece is a good reminder of the need for online reputation management.
Time to "unlike" Facebook? With changes to its algorithm, not to mention the Cambridge Analytica scandal, many SMEs are wondering if investing in Facebook is the best use of resources. Especially when registries (like us) offer affordable alternatives to help SMEs create a website that lets them control their own online presence.