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GoDaddy has reset WordPress passwords and private keys, so it's already taken the steps required to stock the attacker from exploiting anything with the passwords obtained. The company is in the process of generating new SSL certificates for customers.

We focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency as the primary levers for reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Energy efficiency measures help reduce demand at the outset, while renewable energy lowers emissions associated with the energy we consume. Together, these efforts support our environmental objectives and drive operational value through improved performance and cost efficiency. Since 2019, we have driven a greater than 50% reduction in energy consumption.

By Nadia Dreid ( February 25, 2025, 8:10 PM EST) -- The world's largest domain registrar, GoDaddy, has come to terms with the company behind an antitrust suit claiming that it blackballed the tech company from its platform, according to documents filed recently in Virginia federal court....

By Nadia Dreid ( October 11, 2024, 8:21 PM EDT) -- The world's largest domain registrar, GoDaddy, will not be able to walk away from antitrust claims that it blackballed a tech company from its platform, a Virginia federal judge has ruled after being swayed by arguments about the vastness of GoDaddy's market share. . . .

Американская компания GoDaddy, оказывающая услуги регистрации доменов и интернет-хостинга, сообщила, что 31 декабря закроет учетные записи клиентов, которые «могут находиться в Российской Федерации». В электронном письме, которое получил корреспондент «Ъ», не указана причина прекращения работы с клиентами в России. В октябре Роскомнадзор запретил поисковикам отображать ссылки на GoDaddy и еще 11 крупных иностранных хостеров из-за их отказа открыть представительства в России, а с 1 декабря в стране вступили в силу новые требования к хостинг-провайдерам.

In 2023, GoDaddy employees played a valuable role in working to fulfill our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all. Employees donated their time and resources to important causes, and the result was a positive impact across several communities. Through volunteerism and philanthropy, we aim to strengthen our GoDaddy community by giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Takes Action Against GoDaddy for Alleged Lax Data Security for Its Website Hosting Services

Case settles charges that GoDaddy misled customers about the extent of its data security protections and failed to secure its website hosting services against attacks that could harm its customers and visitors to the customers’ websites.

The FTC alleged in January 2025 that despite claiming it provides “award-winning security,” GoDaddy failed to implement standard data security tools and practices to protect customers’ websites and data. For example, it failed to use multi-factor authentication, monitor for security threats, and secure connections to its consumer data. These failures led to several data breaches that allowed bad actors to gain unauthorized access to customers’ websites and data. The FTC also alleged that the company deceived users about its compliance with the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks.

GoDaddy now says that the website has less than 24 hours to find a new hosting provider. “Last night we informed prolifewhistleblower.com they have violated GoDaddy’s terms of service and have 24 hours to move to a different provider,” GoDaddy told Ars in a statement. GoDaddy previously confirmed the action to The New York Times and Newsweek.

GoDaddy's CEO said small businesses should use AI to automate work, but not lose sight of their brand.

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By Adam Lidgett ( November 7, 2025, 2:11 PM EST) -- A Delaware federal jury said website hosting platform GoDaddy owes $170 million after finding that it willfully infringed two Express Mobile patents covering ways to build a website....

A GoDaddy Inc. unit wiped out a Delaware federal jury’s finding that its infringement of two patents related to website-building technology was deliberate or reckless but failed to overturn a $170 million verdict against it.

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Internet domain registrar GoDaddy (GDDY.N), opens new tab owes a patent owner $170 million for violating its rights in website-building technology, a Delaware federal jury said in a verdict made public on Friday.

"GoDaddy's offering of .gay domains empowers the LGBTQIA+ community to establish a secure online presence that fully expresses their unique identities, values and contributions," said Nicolai Bezsonoff, General Manager of GoDaddy Registry. "The .gay domain extension represents a vibrant online hub for celebrating and connecting, promoting a sense of belonging and unity among all. We're proud to carry forward Top Level Design's work with .gay and are eager to continue supporting and growing this community."

GoDaddy.com did not make direct contributions to any congressional candidate in 2024.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent identity and authentication standards, including identification of AI agents operating on the internet and related provisions of H.R. 10362, the Stop Rogue AI Act, and S. 5051, the AI AGENT Act of 2026; policy impacts on small and micro businesses operating online.

Tempe-based GoDaddy announced it would pay for abortion-related travel expenses.

A breach at GoDaddy.com LLC, the domain name registrar and website hosting company, compromised usernames and passwords of approximately 28,000 of the company’s 19 million customers.