Domains by Proxy (DBP)
Domains by Proxy (DBP) is an Internet company owned by the founder of GoDaddy, Bob Parsons. Domains by Proxy offers domain privacy services through partner domain registrars such as GoDaddy and Wild West Domains.
Finding DNS Server and IP Reputation
- Finding DNS Server: Type
nslookup google.com, and press Enter. The line starting “Address” will show your DNS server. - Finding IP Reputation: Tools to check your IP reputation:
- Google Postmaster Domain and IP Reputation Dashboard
- Mail Tester
- Cisco Talos Intelligence IP and Domain Reputation Checker
- SenderScore
- Cyren IP Reputation Checker
IP Blocks and Domain Names
- Owners of an IP Block: Some large /8 blocks of IPv4 addresses are assigned in whole to single organizations by ICANN or regional Internet registries.
- Domain Name Ownership: It is legal to buy and sell domain names. However, cybersquatting is illegal.
Domain Name Disputes
- Potential Lawsuits: Yes, you can get sued for having a similar domain name if it violates trademark rights.
- Forced Domain Name Sale: Yes, you can be forced to sell a domain name based on a trademark owned by someone else or a close derivation of it.