Posts Tagged ‘ICANN’

Feb 2012 06

Businesses warned over domain name hijacking

Domain name hijacking is becoming a more potent threat to online businesses, it has been suggested.
Writing for CIO.com, Meridith Levinson explained that fraudsters and hackers are increasingly targeting websites, putting sensitive information at risk.
The way confidential information is shared is being compromised, she suggested.
Ms. Levinson explained that some organizations’ email can …

Jan 2012 31

‘Lengthy wait’ for decision on contentious TLD applications

Some generic top level domain name applicants may face a lengthy wait to discover whether they have been successful, it has been claimed.
According to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), applications that have encountered no problems should pass evaluation by November 30, 2012.
The applied-for string can then begin …

Jan 2012 27

ICANN urges gTLD applicants to meet registration deadline

Businesses and organizations planning to apply for a generic top level domain name (gTLD) need to bear two deadlines in mind.
The 90-day application period for new gTLDs closes on April 12th 2012, after which the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will welcome no new entries.
However, parties working towards submitting …

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May 1st is ‘reveal date’ for generic top level domains

Businesses and organizations which have applied for generic top level domain names (gTLDs) will learn more about their chances of success on May 1st 2012.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will post all gTLD character strings that have been applied for on this date.
In addition, the body will …

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ICANN explains gTLD evaluation process

Evaluation panels are to spend five months considering the merits of generic top level domain name (gTLD) applications this summer, it has been announced.
According to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), string and applicant reviews will be undertaken during the Initial Evaluation period, which will last from June …

Jan 2012 24

ICANN issues update on new gTLD system

The application system for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is going “without a hitch”, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has said following the opening of the application window just over a week ago.
ICANN said it has approved 25 “successful registrants” since it began accepting the applications.
Businesses and …

Jan 2012 18

SIIA calls on ICANN to take gTLD trademark precautions

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICAAN) must take new steps to protect trademarks and other intellectual property, it has been claimed.
According to the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), the organization must react quickly to problems it sees developing as applications come in for new generic top level …

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New Zealand expats seek .kiwi gTLD

A group of New Zealand expatriates have applied for a .kiwi generic top level domain name (gTLD), it has been reported.
Dot Kiwi Ltd has applied to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for the gTLD and paid the required $185,000 fee.
The company – which is registered in New …

Jan 2012 13

New gTLD application period gets underway

Following a lengthy wait, businesses and organizations are now able to apply for their own generic top level domain name (gTLDs).
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has launched a 90-day application period for gTLDs, which will run until April 12th 2012.
Companies and non-profit organizations have the opportunity to request a …

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ICANN moves to ease gTLD cybersquatting concerns

The new generic top level domain name (gTLD) regime will not open the door for more cybersquatting, it has been claimed.
Defending the new domain name system, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) said numerous safeguards are being put in place.
The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and 26 …