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Domain Name Wire
French logistics company Yper attempts to reverse hijack domain
Company filed “Plan B” case after failing to buy domain name. A French delivery logistics company, Yper SAS, has tried to upgrade its domain name through reverse domain name hijacking. The company operates on yper.fr and has been trying t...
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French logistics company Yper attempts to reverse hijack domain
Company filed “Plan B” case after failing to buy domain name. A French delivery logistics company, Yper SAS, has tried to upgrade its domain name through reverse domain name hijacking. The company operates on yper.fr and has been trying t...
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February 13, 2025, 5:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Online gambling company tries reverse domain name hijacking
Prolific UDRP filer stretches too far in recent case. A World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) panelist has found (pdf) Navasard Limited to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. Navasard Limited operates online gambling websites und...
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Online gambling company tries reverse domain name hijacking
Prolific UDRP filer stretches too far in recent case. A World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) panelist has found (pdf) Navasard Limited to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. Navasard Limited operates online gambling websites und...
Discussion
February 13, 2025, 5:00 pm
The Domains
Interview with Stevan Lieberman of EscrowDomains.com
Steven Lieberman was kind enough to answer some questions about escrow transactions and his company EscrowDomains.com. Steven explains the need for KYC rules and why having a lawyer backed firm adds significant benefits. I hope you enjoy the intervie...
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Interview with Stevan Lieberman of EscrowDomains.com
Steven Lieberman was kind enough to answer some questions about escrow transactions and his company EscrowDomains.com. Steven explains the need for KYC rules and why having a lawyer backed firm adds significant benefits. I hope you enjoy the intervie...
Discussion
February 12, 2025, 8:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
WordPress introduces 100-year domain registrations
Never worry about renewing your domain again, if you trust Automattic to do it for you. A couple of years after introducing a pre-paid, 100-year hosting package, WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic, is offering 100-year domain registrati...
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WordPress introduces 100-year domain registrations
Never worry about renewing your domain again, if you trust Automattic to do it for you. A couple of years after introducing a pre-paid, 100-year hosting package, WordPress.com’s parent company, Automattic, is offering 100-year domain registrati...
Discussion
February 12, 2025, 7:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN’s X (Twitter) account hacked to promote crypto scheme
I hope no one purchased $DNS. You can be excused for doing a double take yesterday if you follow The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on X. The company’s account was briefly compromised last night to promote a crypto ...
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ICANN’s X (Twitter) account hacked to promote crypto scheme
I hope no one purchased $DNS. You can be excused for doing a double take yesterday if you follow The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on X. The company’s account was briefly compromised last night to promote a crypto ...
Discussion
February 12, 2025, 6:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Do these two things when your Afternic lease-to-own cancels
You need to take these two steps when you receive a cancellation notice. A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from Afternic informing me that one of my lease-to-own sales had been canceled because the buyer had failed to make a payment. It was ...
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Do these two things when your Afternic lease-to-own cancels
You need to take these two steps when you receive a cancellation notice. A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from Afternic informing me that one of my lease-to-own sales had been canceled because the buyer had failed to make a payment. It was ...
Discussion
February 12, 2025, 5:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
15 companies that just bought domains on the domain name aftermarket
Tobacco company Reynolds, a hospice provider, and a roofing business bought domain names this week. Sometimes, it’s difficult to find domains on Sedo’s weekly sales list that were acquired by end users. This week, however, it was easy. Ma...
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15 companies that just bought domains on the domain name aftermarket
Tobacco company Reynolds, a hospice provider, and a roofing business bought domain names this week. Sometimes, it’s difficult to find domains on Sedo’s weekly sales list that were acquired by end users. This week, however, it was easy. Ma...
Discussion
February 11, 2025, 6:29 pm
Domain Name Wire
i2Coalition launches Secure Hosting Alliance
New group will focus on improving practices at hosting companies. This week, i2Coalition (Internet Infrastructure Coalition) announced its new Secure Hosting Alliance, which the organization says will “strengthen and improve the hosting and clo...
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i2Coalition launches Secure Hosting Alliance
New group will focus on improving practices at hosting companies. This week, i2Coalition (Internet Infrastructure Coalition) announced its new Secure Hosting Alliance, which the organization says will “strengthen and improve the hosting and clo...
Discussion
February 11, 2025, 4:47 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by My.de
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and My.de led the way at 25,000 Euro, ($25,845). The .de was dominating this week taking silver as well. Elektro.de sold for 15,000 Euro, ($15,513). Enhabit.com was the top .com at $15,000. 42 .com sales 2...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by My.de
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and My.de led the way at 25,000 Euro, ($25,845). The .de was dominating this week taking silver as well. Elektro.de sold for 15,000 Euro, ($15,513). Enhabit.com was the top .com at $15,000. 42 .com sales 2...
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February 11, 2025, 3:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Homes.com promotes .com in Super Bowl
For a short time, I thought Homes.com failed to register a key domain name. Me, watching the Super Bowl at a party yesterday: Hmm, Homes.com is promoting the domain ComIsTheBest.com. Surely, they thought to register that domain. Me, checking on phone...
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Homes.com promotes .com in Super Bowl
For a short time, I thought Homes.com failed to register a key domain name. Me, watching the Super Bowl at a party yesterday: Hmm, Homes.com is promoting the domain ComIsTheBest.com. Surely, they thought to register that domain. Me, checking on phone...
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February 10, 2025, 8:33 pm
