SIDN, the registry operator for .nl, has announced the introduction of a new service for its registrars. The new phishing alert service harnesses data provided by Netcraft and will automatically email the registrar of record of any .nl domain name that is flagged as being used in a phishing attack. Every five minutes or so,… Continue reading NL Registry Introduces Phishing Alert Service
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DNGlobe Loses ICANN Accreditation
Image via Wikipedia ICANN has terminated DNGlobe LLC’s ICANN accreditation effective February 22 2010. In a letter to DNGlobe ICANN outlined why the registrar’s accreditation is being pulled. Apart from anything else they do not have a WHOIS server accessible on port 80 ie. via a browser. Their website is currently unreachable as well, which… Continue reading DNGlobe Loses ICANN Accreditation
ICANN Inter Registrar Transfer Policy Comment Period Opens – In More Than One Language
ICANN has opened a public comment period on the “Inter Registrar Transfer Policy” (IRTP) You can read more about the announcement here What makes this comment period a bit different is that the request for comments has been published in the 6 UN languages ie. English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and Russian.
Swiss Registry To Compete Against Its Clients
The Swiss ccTLD operator, Switch, has announced the launch of a new company and service called “SwitchPlus”. The new entity is a wholly owned subsidiary of Switch and is aimed at providing a range of services that would, essentially, compete against the registry operator’s clientele – namely registrar, hosting providers and IT service companies. The… Continue reading Swiss Registry To Compete Against Its Clients
ICANN Seeks Expressions of Interest For SimplyNamed’s Portfolio
As was to be expected ICANN is now seeking expressions of interest in the bulk transfer of the recently deaccredited registrars. The first one “up for grabs” is SimplyNamed’s, which numbers less than 300 domains. Expect to see the other two being listed very shortly … Of course with portfolios that small you’d have to… Continue reading ICANN Seeks Expressions of Interest For SimplyNamed’s Portfolio
Deaccredited Registrars – Domain Transfer Process Ploughs Ahead
ICANN’s latest announcement concerns the three registrars who recently lost their accreditation. The process is now underway to transfer the domains to other registrars….
Tucows Announces Solid Financials
Tucows released their Q2 figures a couple of days ago, and they are impressive. $20 million revenue is not a figure to be snorted at. Full breakdown here and transcript of the conference call with investors here
Lead Networks Lose ICANN Accreditation
Lead Networks, who I mentioned a few weeks ago, have lost their ICANN accreditation. The ICANN announcement includes some of the details and ICANN are currently seeking expressions of interest from other registrars to take over the portfolio of domains (approximately 70 – 80 thousand names according to ICANN) According to ICANN Lead Networks was… Continue reading Lead Networks Lose ICANN Accreditation
Nominet Registrar Information Day In Leeds
Nominet are holding a number of registrar information days across the UK in the coming months At present there are dates listed for: Leeds – 29 April 2009 London – 30 June 2009 Birmingham – 16 September 2009 Full information and booking details on their site
ICANN Seeking Feedback on Registrar Disqualification Process
ICANN is looking for public feedback and comment on a proposed policy / process for disqualifying registrars. The idea behind the process is to put in place a policy to deal with “bad actors”, however in its current form the document is far from ready. You can download the document here (pdf) and see existing… Continue reading ICANN Seeking Feedback on Registrar Disqualification Process