PayPal wants patent for system that scans newly-registered domains

Patent describes automated crawler and checkout simulator to spot fraud in newly-registered domains. PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has filed a patent application describing a method to proactively detect scam websites by automatically crawling newly registered domains and simulating checkout processes. U.S. patent application 18/521,909 (pdf), titled Automated Domain Crawler and Checkout Simulator for Proactive and Real-time [...]

Recording of the WIPO-ICA UDRP Report Review Webinar

Thank you to everyone who joined us live for the ICA’s special webinar yesterday, presenting the Initial Report of the WIPO–ICA UDRP Review Project Team. It was a great session, and we’re excited to share the recording with you. This collaborative project, co-led by Brian Beckham (WIPO) and Zak Muscovitch (ICA), reflects on nearly 25 years of the UDRP and explores [...]

7 days until doors open at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

We’re on the final stretch! TechCrunch Sessions: AI kicks off in just seven days. Main stage and breakout sessions feature AI leaders from Google Cloud, Anthropic, OpenAI, Twelve Labs, and more. It’s your moment to connect, learn, and network at high velocity. Now’s the time to move — lock in your ticket and save $300, [...]