News - .INFO

This spring, the world was captivated by news surrounding the outbreak of the novel H1N1 flu virus, otherwise known as “Swine Flu.” Media attention about this health incident peaked at the end of April 2009 as an official state of emergency was declared and as US cases and casualties climbed.

Interestingly, registrations of .INFO names tracked closely with interest in the flu.

In our May 2009 Web site poll, we asked visitors to select which term best describes how they use .INFO domains. The choices were Share, Inform, Read, or Know. It may not be a surprise that most people (49%) use .INFO to Inform. Whether or not you own a .INFO domain, don’t forget that information takes many forms whether articles, photo, video, or other information. You may wish to share that information in a new way with your .INFO domain, directly with an intuitive address. If you are just a visit or of .INFO domains, you can read and know about your favorite topics!

Global Phishing Survey results shows domain name registry protects Internet Users

DUBLIN, IRELAND - 13 May 2009 – Afilias, a global provider of Internet infrastructure services, today announced that a new Global Phishing Survey released by the Anti-Phishing Work Group (APWG) reveals that the .INFO domain is the generic top-level Internet domain (gTLD) safest from phishing attacks. The results of the Survey show that, during the second half of 2008, .INFO had the lowest phishing rates and the lowest average attack duration among the gTLDs measured. .INFO's phishing durations were half the world average.

Despite issues with the global economy, .INFO domain name aftermarket sales appear to be fairing well. According to DNJournal.com data, the number of aftermarket sales of .info domains jumped in the first quarter of 2009. Specifically, the number of .info aftermarket sales in February and March were nearly triple that of the same month a year ago.

According to DNJournal.com March 2009 industry proceeds from .INFO aftermarket sales totaled nearly $59,000. The highest selling name that month was VegasSlotCasino.info which sold for $6075 on Sedo.com.

Now that tax season has passed, you are either celebrating or crying about your tax return! While you have been poring over IRS documents, elsewhere on the Web people have been registering .INFO domains. Over 500 new tax related domains have been registered in the .INFO domain just since March 1, 2009 and nearly 1300 since the beginning of 2009. They join the more than 8000 other ‘tax’ related .INFO domains that exist in the .INFO registry today.

Membership to enhance .INFO Domain Anti-Abuse Policy and industry cooperation

DUBLIN, IRELAND – 28 April 2009 - Afilias, a global provider of Internet infrastructure services, today announced that it has joined the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) as part of its ongoing domain name anti-abuse efforts. Afilias is the first domain name registry operator to become a member. MAAWG is the premiere global organization focusing on protecting electronic messaging from online exploits and abuse, with the goal of enhancing user trust and confidence.

.INFO Joins Facebook and Twitter!

Fast access to information is the main goal of Web users from all over the world. One of the key elements to a successful Web presence is ensuring visitors a simple, intuitive, and safe path to your site. Millions of users around the world have already agreed that a .INFO domain lays the perfect foundation to attaining these goals, and a successful site!

.INFO’s success story offers a blueprint for new TLD launches and growth

DUBLIN, IRELAND – 26 February 2009 - Afilias, a global provider of internet infrastructure services, has released a report highlighting the growth of the .INFO domain and its new developments. With changes expected for the domain industry in coming year as new top-level domains are introduced, .INFO’s success story allows for reflection on the building of a strong and stable domain with staying power.

Expands action plan to keep child sexual abuse images out of .INFO

Dublin, Ireland-23 October 2008 - In preparation for IWF Awareness Day on October 24, 2008, Afilias has announced that it has become a member of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). This will increase Afilias’ ability to be proactive in eliminating child sexual abuse content from the .INFO domain.