Verisign under fire for increasing .com prices each and every year it can
Registry happy to chat about caps, just don't consider it a commitment to actually do anything
Networks06 Aug 2024 | 8
Verisign
Dot-com price rises on their way over the next four years: ICANN approves Verisign contract, walks off with $20m
Analysis You thought thousands of complaints would make a difference?
Networks30 Mar 2020 | 13
It has been 15 years, and we're still reporting homograph attacks – web domains that stealthily use non-Latin characters to appear legit
More than a dozen dodgy websites spotted masquerading as the real deal, HTTPS certs and all
Security04 Mar 2020 | 34
Forgotten motherboard driver turns out to be perfect for slipping Windows ransomware past antivirus checks
Old Gigabyte code lets file-scrambling RobbinHood go undetected
Security11 Feb 2020 | 27
ICANN extracts $20m signing fee for $1bn dot-com price increases – and guess who's going to pay for it?
Comment Sorry, meant to say Verisign contributes to 'security threat' education
Networks07 Jan 2020 | 22
Nokia's open SDN, SoC-it-to-me open 'Chiplets', Verisign exits the DDoS protection biz, and more
Roundup Quantum boffinry, SS7 acquisition, Arista results
Networks05 Nov 2018 | 1
Dot-com web addresses prices to swell, thanks to sweetheart deal between Uncle Sam, Verisign
Freeze on renewal, base costs lifted so we all pay a bit more
Legal02 Nov 2018 | 36
Verisign probed by US Dept of Justice over $135m .web auction
We're here to chew gum and demand info, and we're all out of gum, say antitrust cops
On-Prem10 Feb 2017 | 6
PIR saves millions in .org rebid
And sticks with its previous backend operator
Networks14 Nov 2016 |
Verisign keeps its dot-com cash cow until 2024
The unpalatable side of ICANN's effort to control internet root zone
Networks01 Jul 2016 | 9
Verisign settles .security XYZ lawsuit
But its other lawsuit against upstart drags on
Networks16 May 2016 | 10
DNS root server attack was not aimed at root servers – infosec bods
Target appears to have been two Chinese domain names
Security29 Mar 2016 | 9
Verisign, .xyz and the ABCs of a cutthroat domain-name industry
US judge stops dot-com supremo landing knockout blow on upstart registry
On-Prem29 Oct 2015 | 17
Verisign warns new dot-word domains could make internet unstable
The latest loss of love from new gTLDs
Networks27 Oct 2015 | 33
Verisign opens up its DNS
Free for ordinary users, promises not to harvest your requests
Software30 Sep 2015 | 15
Verisign sues Google's new love-interest .XYZ for a second time
Dot-com owner applies screws to young upstart
On-Prem14 Aug 2015 | 15
DNS root zone drama: Follow live the most important dullest ceremony you'll ever see
The Oscars it ain't but the key signing ceremony is vital
Security13 Aug 2015 | 9
Next-gen secure email using internet's own DNS – your help needed
Use domain names to keep email contents safe from prying eyes. Except the NSA of course
Security03 Aug 2015 | 25
Dot-com da-bomb Verisign fires off an OpenDNS rival
Domain biz offers 'DNS Firewall'
SaaS08 Jul 2015 | 2
Fizzy bubbles at the ready: Dot-com celebrates 30th birthday
Symbolics registered first domain on 15 March, 1985
Networks14 Mar 2015 | 9
WHY are GoDaddy and Verisign stockpiling patents? Do I smell war?
Is the domain-name industry heading into a techno-legal battle?
On-Prem04 Mar 2015 | 8
Who's un-dot-pressure? .com overlord Verisign sues .xyz kingpin
Updated The big V flicks V-sign at upstart over 'ad lies'
On-Prem25 Feb 2015 | 3
Dot-com is dead. Long live dot-com
Reports of domain king's death greatly exaggerated
On-Prem24 Jan 2015 | 14
ICANN's technical competence queried by Verisign report
EXCLUSIVE Upcoming dossier highlights dozens of problems with domain name overseer
Security24 Dec 2014 | 19
FACEPALM! HP cert used to sign malware
HEAD-DESK! The same cert was used in software you could be running!
Security12 Oct 2014 | 8
Here they come: Dot-word warehouse Donuts to launch new top-level domains this week
Vanity domains for cyclists and plumbers among first seven
On-Prem28 Jan 2014 | 20
ICANN under fire as Verisign warns of rushed domain-name expansion
gTLD activation unlikely before August, ICANN confirms
Security02 Apr 2013 | 16
Web crams down 7 MEEELLION more domain names
At least third of net addresses officially useless
Networks16 Jul 2012 | 6
Dotcom hike will net millions of bucks for Verisign, ICANN
Domain prices to soar by a third in draft deal
Networks28 Mar 2012 | 12
US shuts down Canadian gambling site with Verisign's help
Got a .com URL? US law applies
Networks01 Mar 2012 | 109
100 MEEELLION .com domains now registered
Ready for those new gTLDs yet?
Networks03 Feb 2012 | 6
Verisign admits 2010 hack attack, mum on what was nicked
SEC filing shows BOFH cover-up
Security02 Feb 2012 | 13
Make room, internet, there's another 5 million domains to fit in
.com and .de top the charts in Q3 figures
Networks23 Dec 2011 | 14
Feds seize 130 sites in Cyber Monday crackdown
Bogus handbags no longer threaten the web
Networks28 Nov 2011 | 6
VeriSign demands website takedown powers
No court order necessary
Networks11 Oct 2011 | 20
Go Daddy flogs 50 MILLION domains
One bought every second
Networks29 Sep 2011 | 13
FCC's net-neut rules now official
Let the lawsuits begin
Networks23 Sep 2011 | 20
Plods to get dot-uk takedown powers - without court order
Why? 'Cos we're the bleedin' law, you slaag
Networks02 Sep 2011 | 88
VeriSign to raise .com, .net prices
57 billion lookups a day don't come for free
Networks18 Jul 2011 | 5
GeoTrust founders offer free SSL
Ex-execs try to smack down rivals with free basic validation certificates
Networks16 Jun 2011 | 23
Nominet fails to pin down its net cop role
.uk Policy Forum 'Light regulation is good', says ministerial video head
Networks18 May 2011 | 4
XXX domain names go live
Finally, pr0n comes to the interwebs
Networks17 Apr 2011 | 48
DNSSEC finally goes mainstream
VeriSign enables more secure tech on .com top-level domain
Security01 Apr 2011 | 9
Symantec lays out $1.3bn to buy VeriSign's security business
Acquisition spree picks up pace
Security20 May 2010 | 7
DNSSec update deadline penciled in for 2011
Long awaited security upgrade heading for .com and .net
Security16 Nov 2009 | 4
AT&T snaps up VeriSign's security consulting biz
13-step divestment programme reaches completion
Channel02 Oct 2009 | 1
Comcast trials Domain Helper service DNS hijacker
Here to stay
Networks28 Jul 2009 | 27
At long last, internet's root zone to be secured
VeriSign and ICANN to share DNSSEC duties
Channel04 Jun 2009 | 20
SSL encryption and the Ghost of Windows Past
Three papers about security
Channel05 May 2009 | 4
Mystery over Verisign boss' shock exit
Like déjà vu all over again
On-Prem04 Jul 2008 | 7
VeriSign builds out DNS security defences
Give me DNSSec but not just yet
Channel18 Jun 2008 | 1
Scripting bugs blight security giants' websites
McAfee, Symantec and VeriSign plagued by XSS flaws
Channel13 Jun 2008 | 4
Whaling fraudsters harpoon 15,000 victims
Two gangs blamed for attacks on credulous high-rollers
Channel10 Jun 2008 | 7
Will EV SSL stop phishing attacks? Probably not
Green means good very little
Channel29 Feb 2008 | 9
Verizon hijacks your browser
Makes like VeriSign
Networks08 Nov 2007 | 24
AP sues Moreover over aggravated aggregation
Now is the autumn of our online discontent
Legal12 Oct 2007 | 1
VeriSign boss signs off
Shock departure
On-Prem30 May 2007 |
ICANN is the USSR of the internet - Karl Auerbach speaks out
Interview Rococo meets West Virginia trailer park
Legal24 Apr 2007 | 6
Verisign wastes no time jacking up domain prices
Sweetheart deal with ICANN ready to pay dividends
Legal06 Apr 2007 | 1
Police investigate e-tailer as site goes off air
Exclusive PCPartsAndMore No More?
Channel08 Mar 2007 |
Biting the hand that feeds IT
