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  • DNS exploits are happening

    A fatal flaw with the DNS (Domain Name System) was currently being exploited in internet attacks and more attacks were likely, the security researcher who discovered the flaw said on Thursday in the US

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    Proponents are touting the benefits of alternative top-level domain names. But are there any benefits for businesses? ZDNet Australia investigates the pros and cons.

  • Panel rejects new .au domains

    All of the proposed new Australian second-level domains have been rejected by the New Names Advisory Panel.

  • AU domain administrator issues fresh warning

    auDA has issued another consumer alert about a deceptive mail-out to Australian domain name holders by Domain Names Australia, possibly breaching undertakings given to the Federal Court.

  • Aust online phone number auction avoids pitfalls

    The Australian Communications Authority has released a draft format for a planned auction of valuable commercial phone numbers which will see it avoid the problems that plagued the auction of generic domain names last year.

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  • Do we need alternative domain names?

    Proponents are touting the benefits of alternative top-level domain names. But are there any benefits for businesses? ZDNet Australia investigates the pros and cons.

  • Take notice of three serious new BIND/DNS flaws

    DNS runs the Internet, and in most cases, BIND is the underlying DNS software being used. Any BIND/DNS flaws are serious business, and now admins need to address three new, critical BIND vulnerabilities.

  • Protecting corporate Net assets

    You might be surprised to learn that although you've registered the names, you may not 'own' them, and you may be scammed into paying a fee to reacquire them. Learn how to secure your Internet assets.

  • Australian registry going global?

    An Australian domain name registry is looking to leverage its technical experience Down Under in a bid to become the registry for global top-level domain .org.

  • Can e-mail survive?

    E-mail has taken a battering over the last year or so with mountains of spam and viruses delivered to our mailboxes daily. Can the problem be fixed, and can e-mail still be free?

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