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Cybersquatting hits record, agency fears worse yet to come

Cybersquatting hits record, agency fears worse yet to come

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) said Monday it received a record 2,329 domain name dispute complaints last year, up eight percent over 2007.
Dan Kaplan Mar 17 2009 10:02AM Security
Paul Twomey to step down at Icann

Paul Twomey to step down at Icann

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) has announced that Paul Twomey, its chairman and chief executive, has decided to step down at the end of this year.
Phil Muncaster Mar 3 2009 6:01AM Telco/ISP
ICANN to transfer 281,000 domains to new registrar

ICANN to transfer 281,000 domains to new registrar

Following the termination of domain registrar EstDomains' accreditation, ICANN announced it will transfer 281,000 domains to an approved provider.
Dan Kaplan Nov 26 2008 9:56AM Security
EstDomains fighting for life

EstDomains fighting for life

ICANN threatens to pull accreditation from notorious registrar.
Shaun Nichols Oct 30 2008 3:13PM Telco/ISP
ICANN releases draft gTLD guidebook

ICANN releases draft gTLD guidebook

New generic top-level domain names will change the face of the Internet, according to a newly released draft 'Applicant Guidebook' by domain name regulator ICANN.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2008 3:16PM Telco/ISP
Icann releases DNS flaw FAQ and online test tool

Icann releases DNS flaw FAQ and online test tool

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the availability of an online FAQ and online tool to help raise awareness for the recently discovered hazardous DNS flaw.
Negar Salek Aug 7 2008 4:55PM Security
ICANN downplays site hacks

ICANN downplays site hacks

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is speaking out about a recent round of attacks perpetrated against its sites.
Shaun Nichols Jul 8 2008 9:04AM Security
New Icann rules could end defensive registrations

New Icann rules could end defensive registrations

Green light for customised TLDs will cause firms to rethink their domain name strategies, say experts.
Phil Muncaster Jul 1 2008 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Icann tasting solution a 'partial success'

Icann tasting solution a 'partial success'

Refund plan not strong enough, says Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse.
Clement James Jul 1 2008 3:41AM Telco/ISP
ICANN promises new web boom

ICANN promises new web boom

The recent decision to open up the domain naming system will create the largest boom on the internet since its creation, according to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)..
Shaun Nichols Jun 28 2008 11:51AM Telco/ISP
Turkish hackers crack ICANN

Turkish hackers crack ICANN

A Turkish hacking group has successfully hacked the web sites for the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Iain Thomson Jun 28 2008 11:51AM Security
ICANN proposes greater top-level domain name flexibility

ICANN proposes greater top-level domain name flexibility

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is proposing to relax the rules on top-level domain names in a move that could drastically change the Internet.
Liz Tay Jun 24 2008 3:53PM Networking
ICANN chief says CEOs underestimating security risks

ICANN chief says CEOs underestimating security risks

Business leaders are grossly underestimating their firms' reliance on the internet and the risks of web-based threats, according to Paul Twomey, president of internet oversight body ICANN.
Phil Muncaster May 9 2008 2:05PM Security
ICANN recommendations on fast-flux hosting not tough enough: experts

ICANN recommendations on fast-flux hosting not tough enough: experts

Security experts have expressed skepticism that recent recommendations from ICANN for combatting fast-flux hosting will do much to stop the practice, which is utilised by criminal bot herders to mask their activities.
Jack Rogers Mar 13 2008 9:45AM Security
Adult .XXX domain rejected, again, by Icann

Adult .XXX domain rejected, again, by Icann

A proposal has been rejected to give adult websites their own top-level domain.
Charlotte Baxter Feb 4 2008 7:17AM Telco/ISP
Icann vows to kill domain 'tasting'

Icann vows to kill domain 'tasting'

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Icann) is looking to end the five-day grace period when registering a domain, and to start charging the annual fee on registrar domain registrations..
Feb 1 2008 8:02AM Telco/ISP
ICANN appoints kiwi as Vint Cerf successor

ICANN appoints kiwi as Vint Cerf successor

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has replaced its charismatic chairman of the board, Vint Cerf, with the unanimously elected Peter Dengate Thrush, a New Zealand lawyer.
Staff Writers Nov 5 2007 2:34PM Telco/ISP
Icann highlights role of internationalised domain names

Icann highlights role of internationalised domain names

At 30th public meeting, replacement for outgoing chairman Vint Cerf also due to be announced.
Phil Muncaster Oct 31 2007 2:45PM Telco/ISP
Icann finds no appeal in adult suffix

Icann finds no appeal in adult suffix

Domain name overseer remains limp on adult suffix.
Matt Chapman Apr 2 2007 10:06AM Telco/ISP
Icann pulls RegisterFly's licence

Icann pulls RegisterFly's licence

Messy break-up brings down domain registration firm.
Tom Sanders Mar 21 2007 8:40PM Telco/ISP

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