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735: The Taliban Stole My Domain

Feb 26, 2024
15:21
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Learn how Wes had his .af domain stolen by the Taliban. Explore best practices for top-level domains, unique domain names, and avoiding domain theft. Discover popular TLD options like .ai and explore the world of custom TLDs. Understand the importance of securing domain names online for your website.
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Quick takeaways

  • Geopolitical events can lead to domain revocations, necessitating caution with country-specific domains.
  • Control over TLDs by countries poses risks of sudden revocations affecting website availability and operation.

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The Taliban's Impact on Domain Ownership

The podcast discusses the unexpected consequences of geopolitical events on domain ownership, specifically focusing on how the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan led to the revocation of domain names like boss.af. The host shares their personal experience of receiving a notification from the domain registrar stating that the domain had been suspended, highlighting the importance of considering potential risks when registering country-specific domain names.

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