Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Phishing Attacks In today's digital landscape, where online transactions and communications play a pivotal role in the operations of businesses of all sizes, security threats are more prevalent than ever. Among these threats, phishing attacks have emerged as a top concern. While one might assume that cybercriminals exclusively target large corporations with... Read more

Guide to Unlocking the Power of cPanel Hosting in Australia In the realm of web hosting, choosing the right hosting control panel is pivotal for managing websites efficiently. cPanel, one of the most prominent and comprehensive control panels, offers a user-friendly interface and extensive functionalities to website owners and developers. This article delves into cPanel hosting in Australia, explaining its... Read more

Top 5 Tips for Fortifying Your Email Security   In an era where businesses and individuals are increasingly dependent on electronic communications, ensuring the security of our emails has never been more vital. From sensitive financial data to personal conversations, our inboxes hold a trove of information that's appealing to cybercriminals. Protecting this virtual goldmine requires a multi-faceted... Read more

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make Around Email Security In today's digital age, email remains a primary communication tool for businesses worldwide. However, with increasing reliance on electronic communication comes an elevated risk of security threats. Unfortunately, many companies make critical errors when it comes to protecting their email communications. Here are the five biggest mistakes businesses make concerning... Read more

Notification of Microsoft Price Rise In response to a global initiative by Microsoft to standardise their prices relative to the U.S. dollar, we would like to inform you of a forthcoming price adjustment that will impact all Cloud and On-Prem services in Australia by +9% increase.  Consequently, Webcentral will also be updating our prices to... Read more

Transferring Domain Name Ownership Why change the owner of a domain name? There can be various reasons why someone may need or choose to change the name of a domain name owner. Here are a few common scenarios: Change in ownership: When a domain name is sold or transferred to a new individual or... Read more

Important Billing Notification!   As you may recall, we implemented a price adjustment in March, responding to various market conditions and operating costs. This change was correctly reflected in your invoice for the cycle immediately following the adjustment. However, due to an inadvertent system issue, the rate on the subsequent invoice reverted to... Read more

Withdraw your application for a contested .au direct domain name What options do you have if you choose not to renew your .au domain application? If you hold an application for a contending domain and do not wish to continue with the renewal process, then you have an option to withdraw. You can either withdraw from the process or just allow... Read more

What to do with your contested .au domain application?   Harnessing the Power of .au The .au domain has made significant strides in the global digital landscape, emerging as one of the top ten largest domains worldwide. A recent report by the .au Domain Administration (auDA) reveals that Australian businesses recognize the importance of having a .au domain name... Read more

The Rise of nTLDs: How They are Changing the Face of the Domain Name Industry Domain names are a fundamental aspect of the internet. They are the unique, human-readable names that allow users to access websites and other online resources. The domain name industry has traditionally revolved around a few top-level domains (TLDs) like .com, .org, and .net for many decades. However, in recent years,... Read more