Most of us see using public toilets as something of a risky venture, but we appreciate their convenience all the same. That said, did you know there's another daily convenience even more questionable than a gas station restroom? Try free public WiFi networks and the questionable security they offer users.

Protecting yourself from ransomware has never been more crucial. Computers everywhere were besieged on May 12^th by WannaCry, a vicious cyber-attack which hit hospitals, businesses, and government agencies around the world, holding files for ransom. Experts now say it’s only a matter of time before we see an even bigger attack.

A hot topic at ICANN 58 was the question of what must still happen before the next round of new TLD applications can be launched and whether or not the process can be accelerated. It turns out a number of obstacles are making a firm date for the release of new domain extensions difficult to pin down.

Dated software and hardware is unable to recognise new generic top level domains (gTLDs) which can cause big problems if you're using one in your email address. But here's an important step consumers and registrars can take together to ensure Universal Acceptance of domain-specific email addresses

The online worlds of entertainment and leisure have a new contender in the ring for most sought-after domain extension, .FUN! Short and punchy, with high recall value, a .FUN domain name acts as a recognisable and catchy branding tool for businesses and individuals looking to generate enthusiasm for their offerings.

At ICANN 58, participants gathered for six days in Copenhagen to tackle several issues of importance for the domain name industry: date privacy law, WHOIS reform, and preparations for the next round of new extensions, which our legal eagle Luc covered in our March 23rd post. This week, Luc returns with more ICANN news.