Cybersquatting is on the rise, with a noted uptick over the past several years. Closely linked to problems such as brand abuse, traffic diversion, counterfeit goods, trademark dilution, phishing attacks, and malware distribution, it can be very costly to brands
Webinar Recording: Brand Protection and Domain Enforcement in 2016
If you missed our recent webinar on brand protection and domain name enforcement, it is now available for replay. Looking at 2016 and beyond, the digital space will continue to grow and expand. While this provides brand owners with increasing
Key ways to defend against phishing in 2016
The biggest security threat to companies right now is phishing. Phishing was traditionally a problem for the banking and finance industries, but now it’s a growing threat in other sectors like retail, media, and government. Phishing schemes are designed to
WEBINAR: Brand Protection and Domain Enforcement in 2016
Looking at 2016 and beyond, the digital space will continue to grow and expand. While this provides brand owners with increasing opportunities to interact with consumers, it simultaneously sets the stage for escalating infringement and brand abuse across the digital
Don’t forget to protect your brand in .sex gTLD launch
ICM Registry, the registry that brought us .xxx, .adult, and .porn, is about to launch the last of its four adult-themed gTLDs—.sex. While many brand owners in the western hemisphere may be trying to sneak in a few last vacation
The 3 most detrimental cyberattacks and how to stop them
Cyberattacks. They happen every day and affect everyone from companies down to consumers. Many companies aren’t yet doing enough to protect their brand and their customers—and it’s easier than you think. Putting a few key security measures in place can
Who’s stealing your visitors?
Each month, the typical brand loses 30,000 visitors to trademark bidders. That’s a lot of missed opportunity. CSC’s new Paid Search Monitoring service helps you find the ads that are costing you valuable business. Popularity presents unique challenges. When customers
Two-Factor Authentication Protects Your Digital Assets
Cybercriminals are more innovative and rampant than ever before. Multiple threats crop up daily in almost every industry. Online targets include web domains, social media sites, banking sites, and more. The website Information is Beautiful has illustrated the nature and
Name your breadcrumbs: how to respond to Google’s mobile search results overhaul
Google’s recent changes to the presentation of mobile search results have implications for all brand owners. By Vincent D’Angelo, Director, Global Brand Advisors
If you’re going to California…
This year’s INTA Annual Meeting is being held in San Diego on May 2-6 and CSC Digital Brand Services will be there throughout. If you’re one of the 9,500+ trademark professionals visiting INTA, be sure to visit booth #1719 where