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To Where are Bounce Messages Sent?

This seems to be one of the greatest mysteries to new postmasters. It can be confusing as the messages go to the SMTP MAIL FROM address, which can be different from, or the same as the from header. The key to understanding bounces (sometimes referred to as DSNs, Delivery Status Notifications or NDRs, Non-Delivery Reports) is that they should always be sent to the SMTP MAIL FROM address. Some mail platforms may not adhere to this rule, but most do. more

.PRO Domains Now Available to All

Global registry leader Afilias announced that beginning today, .PRO is an unrestricted Top Level Domain open to all registrants. That means that everyone is now eligible to register a domain name ending with .PRO, such 'yourname.pro'. more

Computerworld Names Afilias’ Ram Mohan a Premier 100 Technology Leader

IDG's Computerworld announces Ram Mohan, Afilias' executive vice president and chief technology officer, as a 2016 Premier 100 Technology Leaders honoree. This year's Premier 100 spotlights 100 leaders of companies for their exceptional technology leadership and innovative approaches to business challenges. more

An Open Source Perspective on Commercial MTAs

It's always refreshing to obtain a different perspective, especially from the open-source community regarding email sending infrastructure. For those who are currently utilizing an open-source product, we thought this feedback from one of our constituents would be valuable for decision makers. more

Verisign Mitigates More Attack Activity in Q3 2015 Than Any Other Quarter During Last Two Years

As part of our efforts to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month by sharing the latest cybersecurity research, Verisign released its Q3 2015 DDoS Trends Report, which represents a unique view into attack trends unfolding online for the previous quarter. more

Five Essential PowerMTA Configuration Tips

When asked what are the best configurations to use with PowerMTA? The answer is different for every region of the world. Configuration settings in the US will be vastly different than those in Europe for example, so global settings are not as effective. more

Protect Your Privacy - Opt Out of Public DNS Data Collection

We've all seen the check boxes. They're hidden at the bottom of webpages. You can't ignore them, but sometimes you forget they are there. They offer to send you deals and coupons. Some even offer to connect you with their partners for similar benefits. Do you check the box? more

What’s New With Port25’s PowerMTA v4.5

Port24 recently intruded PowerMTA v4.5 as a major new release of PowerMTA. It now includes a wide variety of new advanced features and functionalities that allow for greater flexibility and delivery control to help maximize overall performance and deliverability. more

Verisign & Forrester Webinar: Defending Against Cyber Threats in Complex Hybrid-Cloud Environments

Attend to learn some of the new tools and techniques to secure availability of applications in hybrid-cloud environments. more

LogicBoxes Announces Pioneer Registrar Program

Program meant exclusively for ICANN Accredited Registrars offers domain automation outsourcing and access to a suite of innovative Registrar tools & services along with strategic investment opportunities. more

We’re Moving Forward. You Coming?

Today, when people ask me how my role leading the Registry team at Neustar compares to my military days, it's actually not difficult to draw a few parallels. The haircuts are different and the 'uniforms' are not as uniform but at the end of the day, people are people. And working with people to achieve a mission is the same no matter what field you are in. more

Introducing Verisign Public DNS: A Free Recursive DNS Service That Respects Your Privacy

If you are one of the 55 percent of individuals who are anxious about openly handing over your private information, what can you do? The first step is to determine your digital footprint. more