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Written on 14 February, 2017 by Brett Rule
Is your site considered secure by Google?
January 2017 has seen Google release a significant update to Chrome, the most popular desktop web browser (NetMarketshare). In some cases the change notifies users visiting a non-HTTPS website with a ‘Not secure’ or ‘Dangerous’ icon alert in the address bar of the browser. These security changes to the Chrome... Read more
Written on 20 July, 2015 by Karen Lam
30 Years of .ORG
Happy Birthday to .ORG! It was the year that U.S. President Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term in office, that Coca-Cola Co regrettably changed its formula and that Microsoft Corporation released the first version of Windows, but it was also the year of the very first .ORG... Read more
Written on 29 June, 2015 by Cameron Vanryn
ICANN propose privacy rule change
ICANN, the regulatory body which oversees the registration of .com and .net domains, have asked for public comment after releasing a potential policy change for domain privacy services. The report proposes that domain names with associated commercial websites will no longer be able to utilise a privacy service to prevent... Read more
Written on 19 May, 2015 by Karen Lim Sam
Could iBeacon technology change the world as we know it?
While there are already plenty of well-known mobile apps making use of location data as a way to improve user experience, the introduction of iBeacon technology looks as though it will be a revolutionary step in expanding these opportunities. Launched with Apple iOS 7, iBeacon is a new location-based innovation that makes it possible for sensors to... Read more
Written on 12 May, 2015 by Evelyn Elsted
Are holidays, meditation and rest the recipe to success?
In a fast-paced world where emails, instant messages and social sites constantly demand your attention, it often feels as though being switched on is the only way to succeed. However, taking the time to occasionally disengage with the many pressures of the business world might be the best way to... Read more
Categories: News | Tags: de-stree in business, holidays, meditation, relaxation for success, small business
Written on 23 October, 2014 by Georgia Leaker
Are you vulnerable to POODLE? What you need to know about the latest vulnerability
What is Poodle, and how does it affect me? The POODLE exploit (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption) is a vulnerability recently identified within the secure encryption protocol SSLv3. SSLv3 is a browser connection commonly used for HTTPS communications. The most common types of data that are sent over HTTPS... Read more
Written on 26 September, 2014 by Jonathan Gleeson
The Bash Bug aka shellshock: What you need to know about the latest security threat
Right now, security professionals are scrambling to fix a security flaw called Shellshock. It's a major vulnerability related to Bash, a computer program that's installed on millions of computers around the world. There's been a lot of confusion in mainstream media about how the bug works, who is vulnerable and... Read more
Written on 03 July, 2014 by Georgia Leaker
New gTLDs are taking the web by storm
Over the next few years, hundreds of new domain extensions are going to flood the market. This will allow you to register everything from .language to .sale to .vodka. The change will open up new opportunities to register your business in a more personalised way. For instance, if you are... Read more
Written on 27 June, 2014 by Jonathan Gleeson
Anycast upgrades mean faster DNS response
Netregistry has completed upgrades to its top-of-the-line Anycast DNS infrastructure, including adding an additional node in Perth. Over the next few months we will be adding more nodes in New York City, Hong Kong and London. These new locations, along with our existing locations in Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, San Francisco... Read more
Written on 15 October, 2013 by Verity Meagher
New Government: What now for small businesses?
Small business has had a rough ride over the past few years, with a succession of ministers appointed to the portfolio and less than ideal global economic conditions. So what’s ahead for the powerhouse of the Australian economy now that the Coalition government is in power? Here are six areas... Read more