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The SubdoMailing operators are constantly on the lookout for suitable expired corporate domains, and once they find some they re-register them — typically capturing several dozen legitimate domains daily. The record stands at 72 hijacked domains in a single day — back in June 2023.Large...

The SubdoMailing operators are constantly on the lookout for suitable expired corporate domains, and once they find some they re-register them — typically capturing several dozen legitimate domains daily. The record stands at 72 hijacked domains in a single day — back in June 2023.Large...

NCSC has found that commercial banks, securities companies, e-commerce sites and large corporations were the institutions affected the most by hackers. “The methods and tricks used by scammers have become increasingly complicated. They even use AI tools and machine learning to optimize scam...

NCSC has found that commercial banks, securities companies, e-commerce sites and large corporations were the institutions affected the most by hackers. “The methods and tricks used by scammers have become increasingly complicated. They even use AI tools and machine learning to optimize scam...

There are several steps that individuals and businesses can take to protect themselves against domain name scams typically originating from China and other countries. 1. One of the most effective measures is to regularly check the status of your domain name and renew it before it expires. 2. It...

There are several steps that individuals and businesses can take to protect themselves against domain name scams typically originating from China and other countries. 1. One of the most effective measures is to regularly check the status of your domain name and renew it before it expires. 2. It...

Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group are reportedly behind a massive phishing campaign targeting nonfungible token (NFT) investors — utilizing nearly 500 phishing domains to dupe victims.Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a report on Dec. 24, revealing the tactics that North...

Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group are reportedly behind a massive phishing campaign targeting nonfungible token (NFT) investors — utilizing nearly 500 phishing domains to dupe victims.Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a report on Dec. 24, revealing the tactics that North...

'Tis the season for bad actors and cybercriminals it seems. The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to malicious sites that host ransomware and steal login credentials and other financial...

'Tis the season for bad actors and cybercriminals it seems. The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to malicious sites that host ransomware and steal login credentials and other financial...

Hi all, The world already know about our story at Epik, we had 4 accounts there (at Masterbucks) and they stole us a total of roughly US$1.5M (Ref. Domainnamewire.com) but I'm now bringing to your attention some new facts. I think they're desperate now and nothing will save them from...

Hi all, The world already know about our story at Epik, we had 4 accounts there (at Masterbucks) and they stole us a total of roughly US$1.5M (Ref. Domainnamewire.com) but I'm now bringing to your attention some new facts. I think they're desperate now and nothing will save them from...

Every website ever created has a domain name, and these domain names can only be acquired through domain registrars. GoDaddy is the world's largest domain registrar and increased its share of hosting dubious domains from 3% last year to this year's 7.5%. This, however, is still slightly less...

Every website ever created has a domain name, and these domain names can only be acquired through domain registrars. GoDaddy is the world's largest domain registrar and increased its share of hosting dubious domains from 3% last year to this year's 7.5%. This, however, is still slightly less...

Ethical hacker and security researcher Kody Kinzie shared with BleepingComputer a list of over 50 domains many of which are spelling variations of the brand name Sniffies. Many of these domains are operated by scammers hoping to catch users who mistype Sniffies.com in a web browser and land on...

Ethical hacker and security researcher Kody Kinzie shared with BleepingComputer a list of over 50 domains many of which are spelling variations of the brand name Sniffies. Many of these domains are operated by scammers hoping to catch users who mistype Sniffies.com in a web browser and land on...

I've been checking out SedoDNA and how they redirect to websites that are mightily dodgy/unethical at best, but you be the judge. The sedodna.com domain appears to be owned by Sedo, it redirects to sedo.com if you visit it directly and here's a news article about the launch of the "Advertising...

I've been checking out SedoDNA and how they redirect to websites that are mightily dodgy/unethical at best, but you be the judge. The sedodna.com domain appears to be owned by Sedo, it redirects to sedo.com if you visit it directly and here's a news article about the launch of the "Advertising...

I've got my largest transaction coming in the pipe, around $20k. Is Escrow.com foolproof? My gut tells me nothing is foolproof and there can always be reasons a deal dies, even after they have paid. What if the money was stolen for example? Has anyone heard of a deal going through Escrow.com...

I've got my largest transaction coming in the pipe, around $20k. Is Escrow.com foolproof? My gut tells me nothing is foolproof and there can always be reasons a deal dies, even after they have paid. What if the money was stolen for example? Has anyone heard of a deal going through Escrow.com...