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NeuStar Extends Relationship Providing DNS Service for Hong Kong’s Internet Infrastructure

NeuStar, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a two-year extension of its contract to provide Secondary DNS services for .HK, Hong Kong's top-level Internet domain (TLD). more

Even for Available Domain Names, There Is No Leaving WHOIS History to Chance

A lot of thinking and energy often goes into finding the "best" Internet domain name for a new brand, product, or service. So, isn't it wonderful when the perfect match turns out to be available right away for purchase with any big registrar? more

What Does a DDoS Attack Look Like? (Watch First 3 Minutes of an Actual Attack)

This video visualization, filmed in Neustar's Security Operations Center, shows the first three minutes of an actual DDoS attack on a company's Transmission Control Protocol Synchronize (TCP SYN) authentication. more

.IN.NET - New Internet Address for India, Launching June 17th

The new privately operated, Indian focused address will offer shorter, more memorable, first choice names which are otherwise hard to find in .com, .net or .in. more

Mitigation and Remediation: Where Threat Intelligence Fits In

Mitigation and remediation are two words thrown around a lot in cybersecurity, often, interchangeably. While there exists a stark contrast between one and the other, both play a crucial role in security service providers' risk-related decisions. more

How Savvy DDoS Attackers Are Using DNSSEC Against Us

Neustar this week published a research report, "DNSSEC: How Savvy DDoS Attackers Are Using Our Defenses Against Us," detailing how Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) can be subverted as an amplifier in Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. more

Mitigating Phishing Attacks on Cloud/File Storage Services through Domain Reputation API

Moving more workloads to the cloud has become a top priority for enterprises. Some 96% of organizations are, in fact, already using cloud computing in one or more areas of their business. Cloud computing benefits enterprises in many ways, but perhaps the driving force behind the increased cloud adoption is this: Organizations that use cloud services grow faster. more

Neustar Opens .BIZ to Rare Two-Character Domain Names

Going forward, Neustar is opening its global .BIZ registry to two-character domain names (e.g., NY.biz, MY.biz, I.biz). Because of the highly coveted, unique status of these domain names, Neustar has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting potential .BIZ registrants to submit proposals explaining how they would use and promote a particular two-character domain name. more

NeuStar Launches Its UltraDNS Traffic Controller Service

NeuStar today announced the launch of UltraDNS Traffic Controller, a server load balancing solution within NeuStar's UltraDNS managed services suite; provides enterprises of all sizes with a global server load balancing solution. more

Is Monkeypox Following COVID-19’s (Digital) Footsteps?

The public attention COVID -- 19 got was truly reflected in the Domain Name System (DNS). And Monkeypox seems to be following the trail the pandemic blazed, though to a smaller extent, as threat actors seem to be using it as the latest phishing lure. How has this new virus been affecting domain registration? more

What’s in a Name Server?

With the domain name space continuing to expand and new service providers entering the market, there has been a lot of discussion about the different types of DNS services available today. more

Neustar Names Becky Burr as its Chief Privacy Officer

As Neustar's Chief Privacy Officer, Ms. Burr will be responsible for ensuring that the company maintains state-of-the-art privacy practices that always protect customer and consumer information. more

IT Project Management: Best Practices in Small-Scale Engagements

In an age of belt-tightening and doing more with less, not every IT project warrants an executive sponsor, someone who assumes the role of full-fledged project manager. more

.STORE Opens its Doors to Brands

Radix, the Portfolio Registry behind .online, .tech, .space announced the launch of another powerful extension from their product suite -- .store. The new gTLD entered Sunrise yesterday and opened its doors to brands that are in the trademark clearing house. more

Afilias Supports the CrypTech Project - Ambitious Hardware Encryption Effort to Protect User Privacy

Global domain registry operator and Internet technology innovator Afilias has pledged funding support to the CrypTech Project. CrypTech is an industry effort to address the increasingly challenging Internet security environment, especially as it affects cryptographic algorithms in hardware. more