Website Shutdown and Domain Name Acquisition

To minimize the lifespan of phishing attacks and fraudulent websites as well as the damage to corporate identity, Melbourne IT has security specialists deployed in seven response centers in five countries who help facilitate website shutdown and domain acquisitions. This team maintains global registry, registrar and ISP relationships along with more than 50 CERT contacts. Specialists on Melbourne IT's protection team assist clients with each step of the mitigation process to assure compliance with the appropriate agencies and get the offending site offline in the shortest time possible.

Domain Name Acquisition
Melbourne IT helps companies acquire domain names currently registered or claimed by a third party. Our domain name acquisition specialists have a proven track record handling the complexities of negotiation, currency conversions and country specific business practices, and securing the best possible purchase price.

The domain acquisition process involves:

• Recommendation on the approach and guidance on valuation parameters
• Pricing parameters for the negotiation
• Initiating anonymous contact with the registrant
• Negotiation
• Transfer of the domain to the client