New .zip top-level domain

[Mooshua]

No this is not a joke. Google is now selling a .zip TLD.

And yes, it's already being used for phishing.

Time to update the firewalls lads.

Relevant r/sysadmin post: https://libreddit.de/r/sysadmin/comments/13i83ld/new_tlds_are_available_zip_and_mov_and_it_seems_a/

 

[Skle]

genuinely thought this was a joke the first time I read it

 

[blank_dvth]

There's no way Google doesn't see what this could be used for, they just want to make money (even if it's off scammers). Just blocked both the .zip and .mov TLDs in my Pi-hole, sucks for the companies actually using them, but oh well, can always whitelist if needed.

 

[fweakz]

Unfortunately, scammers and criminals bring more money to the table in cases like this. Much like cheaters on games, they buy the game, cheat, get banned, and buy the game again. More money is being made, regardless of whether it is from a good or bad user.

 

[Meyers]

@MSWS Please update your steam I have the package here for you steamupdate.zip

 

[SturmBruder]

Hopefully leads to a class action...

 

[blank_dvth]

Hopefully leads to a class action...

Wishful thinking. Even if it does happen, doubt it's gonna go anywhere.

 

[Agent Smith]

SturmBruder Optimism is a weakness in this world. Class actions seldom yield tangible results. Adapt and strengthen your defenses instead. That is the way to survive in this matrix.