Author: News Bureau
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.ch extends contract with SWITCH
As of 12/12/2020 .ch, the ccTLD of Switzerland, has extended its contract with SWITCH Information Technology Services. The Swiss Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) stated that the Public Contract Law has been extended for an additional 5 years beginning from January 2022. The new agreement however also brings along with it certain new developments. The…
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Australian court bans an academic help website
Are you familiar with UnemployedProfessors.com? It is very difficult to not be. The Essay Writing platform has been a breeze of fresh air to college graduates struggling with their assignments. However looks like the Australians aren’t in any mood to tolerate this kind of activity. The Australian Federal Court has directed its Telecom Companies to…
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Domain Expiry halts Unemployment Benefits
As of 01/12/2020 For Colorado residents who are unable to find work, came another problem striking. People were looking to file their unemployment claims when they realised that the website wasn’t working, reported The Daily Sun. The website in question was myui.coworkforce.com. Although the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment didn’t specify the reason, later…
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50,000th Cybersquatting Case
As of 30/11/2020 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has registered it’s 50,000th ‘cybersquatting’ case. WIPO’s Arbitration and Mediation Centre that handles trans-country domain name disputes announced this on WIPO’s website. Cybersquatting refers to a situation that occurs when someone registers a domain name in bad faith or to gain profit from an established trademark. Cases…
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This domain name adds to Trump’s problems
As of 28/11/2020 It’s not going well for the US President Donald Trump these days. After his defeat in the 2020 Presidential elections, he is getting lots of criticism for not conceding. Although he has allowed the process of transition of President elect Joe Biden, he is yet to accept defeat. Amid these troubling times…
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This Netflix miniseries gives Chess.com a push
As of 27/11/2020 The purpose of art is to touch people’s lives. And it looks like Netflix‘s new miniseries ‘The Queen’s Gambit‘ is true to its purpose. Ever since the series was launched, it has generated a surge in the interest, in this centuries-old board game. Among the prime beneficiaries of this crest of curiosity…
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Covenant Logistics’ logic behind name change AND a new website
Covenant logistics, or as you would have rather known it before now as Covenant Transportation, has completed its re-branding and name change process. The company has shifted its name, replacing the earlier word ‘Transportation‘ by a new term ‘Logistics‘. The rebranding and name change came as a step to broaden the functionality and scope of…
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Anonymous attacks Epik, leaks vast amount of data
As of 17/09/2021 Anonymous, the Hacktivists known for hacking big guns of the world, have claimed yet another victim. The new prey to the decentralized, self-proclaimed vigilantes is the domain registrar and web hosting company epik. epik has been known for its outspoken support for the far right political platforms. It has been popular for…
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Fraud .uk websites get PIPCU’s landing page
As of 26/11/2020 Nominet, the registry for .uk domains, has been fighting a hard battle against fraudulent websites. The problem intensified after the Corona outbreak where a swarm of malicious websites came at its disposal. The British registry has now joined hands with London’s police in this fight. Nominet along with PIPCU (Police Intellectual Property…
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Facebook prepares for a legal battle in Bangladesh over this domain
As of 19/11/2020 Facebook has been getting a lot of flak recently. The way the company gathers and utilises user’s data has raised concerns worldwide. It’s handling of hate speech and fake news, came under tremendous fire, which in some cases is even said to swing elections. Adding to the worries of the social media…
