Is domain privacy protection worth it? It is if you don’t want your name, address, email, and phone details exposed to the whole world. Fortunately, for those of us who value our online anonymity, opting for privacy is a simple, effective, and – perhaps best of all – inexpensive option.

Every business must protect its assets. And for online businesses, there is perhaps no more valuable asset than your domain name. Investing in online brand protection is one way to ensure you stay safe from online threats like cybersquatting which can cause serious damage.

The Internet, as we know it, has changed forever. On Saturday, October 8th, the U.S. government ceded control of the directories which enable web browsers to locate our local weather reports, Netflix queues, and Uber accounts.

Hackers attack for many reasons; political agenda, they want your domain name, they’re after your cash, they want to damage your company’s reputation. Or they're eager to find out what the FBI’s up to…

ICANN is the organisation in charge of domain names and IP addresses. It’s a community of volunteers developing policies applicable to the domain name system. Anyone can join a working group and take part. Fancy it?

…there’s less trust than a year ago. ICANN’s recent survey measures attitudes towards gTLDs and the domain name system. Data collected from 5,452 users in Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. It’s a bumper survey, 161 pages, so I’ve pulled out some highlights for you…