Domain Names stories

The scam campaign comprised a network of 134 websites that attempted to lure people in by asking them to take a survey for a monetary reward.>>

Domain Name System (DNS) activity, which measures requests for .nz domain names, has seen consistent increases week on week of between 5 to 7% since the COVID-19 lockdown started.>>

InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.>>

Cybercriminals are cashing in on domain fraud for almost every possible reason – to impersonate businesses, events, and even trusted leaders and celebrities.>>

"This is a chance to have your say on how the Commission can best serve the sellers, buyers and service providers in the .nz domain name industry," DNC states.>>

Being such an integral part of the internet infrastructure makes DNS a popular target for cyber criminals looking to attack organisational networks and data.>>

Action Fraud UK is warning people to be wary of any emails they receive that look like they belong to UK university email addresses.>>

The company also announced that the name change received overwhelming support from shareholders.>>

InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.>>

Only three of the 105 domains were legitimate (although unofficial) domains, which are being used for Olympic medal tracking purposes.>>

Russia is just the tip of the iceberg for this issue with regular misinformation campaigns and attacks observed worldwide.>>

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.>>

Two companies are taking a stand against cyber squatting and domain abuse by putting 200,000 .kiwi domain names on hold for a year.>>

“Through the submission process, we're looking for interested parties to help guide us in striking an appropriate balance.”>>

InternetNZ recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the MBIE on the management of the .nz country domain.>>

Those with a keen eye may have noticed a new-look type of .nz name recently - one that’s shorter and more direct.>>

The internet is a cornerstone of the modern world, and as such is a crucial tool for businesses to engage with customers.>>

The commission is seeking comment on a number of matters, including why .nz data should or should not be collected and made public.>>

Domains should form part of any branding strategAy. They can help reinforce with potential customers the type of business you wish to be perceived as.>>

How many websites using .nz domain names will be impacted by Mobilegeddon, and to what extent could it affect mobile search results for NZ content? >>

“The new generation of domain names is still in its infancy, but is undergoing rapid growth. Gone are the days where Kiwis have to use .com or .net.">>

.nz continues to be the domain name of choice for New Zealanders in the face of growing competition in the market.>>

"The change keeps all the advantages of the current system while expanding choice...">>

Kiwis have been left incensed today as domain name reseller 24/7 Hosting NZ appears to have gone AWOL.>>