Domain Name News

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  New Platform “Website Investments AU” Launches to Revolutionize Website Buying & Selling in AustraliaOctober 17, 2025
  Sydney, Australia – Today marks the official launch of Website Investments AU, an Australian-based marketplace dedicated to helping investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses register, and invest in online properties. With a mission to streamline and professionalize the website investment industry, Website Investments AU brings together curated Drop listings, industry-grade due diligence, and advisory services under one roof. “Online real estate is now a high-growth asset class,” said Jason Penna Founder & CEO of Website Investments AU. “We’re thrilled to launch a platform built for Australian Investors — with transparency, security, and local… Read more: New Platform “Website Investments AU” Launches to Revolutionize Website Buying & Selling in Australia
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  Japanese Registrar Drives .xyz Domain Surge, Tops 5.4MOctober 17, 2025
  A surge in .xyz domain registrations has been attributed to a Japanese domain registrar over the last year, propelling the extension to the forefront of new top-level domains. Data reveals a substantial increase in .xyz domains, reaching 4.8 million by March, up from 3.7 million the previous year, with current estimates surpassing 5.4 million registrations. Privacy Crisis: How to Maintain Your Privacy Without Becoming a Hermit | $45.55 Examining the distribution of these registrations, key domain registrars for .xyz domains include GMO/Onamae, Namecheap, and GoDaddy, with GMO/Onamae leading the pack with… Read more: Japanese Registrar Drives .xyz Domain Surge, Tops 5.4M
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  US Authorities Seize BidenCash Darknet Domains in Cybercrime CrackdownOctober 17, 2025
  US law enforcement recently made a significant move by seizing 145 domains associated with the darknet marketplace BidenCash, along with around $43,000 in USDT linked to illegal payments. This operation was a collaborative effort led by the Department of Justice, FBI, Secret Service, and Dutch High Tech Crime Unit. Cybercrime and Espionage: An Analysis of Subversive Multi-Vector Threats | $77.95 The crackdown on BidenCash, accused of trafficking stolen credit card data and personal information, marks a crucial step in combating cybercrime. The seized domains now redirect visitors to law enforcement pages,… Read more: US Authorities Seize BidenCash Darknet Domains in Cybercrime Crackdown
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  Microsoft and Cloudflare Dismantle RaccoonO365 Phishing NetworkOctober 16, 2025
  In a joint effort, Microsoft and Cloudflare have successfully taken down 338 domains associated with the RaccoonO365 phishing network. This network, operated by a financially motivated threat group, has been responsible for stealing over 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials from users in 94 countries since July 2024. How to Hack Like a Legend: Breaking Windows | $59.85 The Digital Crimes Unit at Microsoft, with the assistance of Cloudflare, obtained a court order to seize the websites linked to RaccoonO365. This action disrupted the network’s technical infrastructure and prevented cybercriminals from accessing their… Read more: Microsoft and Cloudflare Dismantle RaccoonO365 Phishing Network
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  Amazon Prime Day 2025: Cybersecurity Risks and Protection StrategiesOctober 16, 2025
  As the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Day 2025 approaches, online shoppers worldwide are gearing up for massive discounts and exclusive deals. However, this annual shopping extravaganza has also attracted the attention of cybercriminals, with a concerning surge in fake domains imitating Amazon’s branding. In June alone, over 1,000 suspicious domains were registered, with 87% flagged as malicious. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Cyber-Security: A beginner’s handbook on securing and governing AI systems | $24.99 These fraudulent domains, such as “Amazon02atonline51[.]online” and “amazon-2025[.]top,” are intricately designed to mimic Amazon’s official pages, luring… Read more: Amazon Prime Day 2025: Cybersecurity Risks and Protection Strategies