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ICANN turns on next-gen IP addresses

New version of Internet Protocol data has been added to six of the world's root servers, assuring supply of unique IP addresses.

February 5, 2008 4:24 PM PST

ICANN to fast-track internationalized domain names

Testing already under way for creation of domains in local-language script rather than in Latin characters, says ICANN official.

November 15, 2007 6:19 PM PST

ICANN taps New Zealand lawyer to replace Cerf

The Internet overseer appoints Peter Thrush to be its new chairman, "a clear signal that ICANN has matured," Vint Cerf says.

November 5, 2007 7:11 PM PST

Cybersquatting escalates in Asia

Inexpensive domain names are fueling the growth of cybersquatting in the region, says domain-name registrar.

October 8, 2007 1:36 PM PDT

EU domain racks up 2.5 million fans

First year of public registrations for .eu marked by strong interest among residents, businesses and organizations in European Union.

April 11, 2007 4:39 PM PDT

VeriSign to raise domain fees

Controversial price increases mean VeriSign will charge 7 percent more for .com domains, 10 percent more for .net.

April 6, 2007 4:20 PM PDT

ICANN rejects .xxx domain registry

Internet overseer says proposal to create top-level domain for adult Web sites raises too many public-policy concerns.

April 2, 2007 1:00 PM PDT

Microsoft expands cybersquatter fight

Company files new lawsuits against cybersquatters in the U.K. and the U.S., charging violation of intellectual property law.

March 14, 2007 4:26 AM PDT

McAfee: .gov sites are safest

But one in 10 sites with a domain from the island of Tokelau spread malicious software or warrant a warning.

March 13, 2007 5:01 PM PDT

New shield foiled Internet backbone attack

ICANN report says new load-balancing technology helped the Internet withstand a February attack on the domain name system.

March 12, 2007 1:33 PM PDT

International domain names succeed in testing

Advocates see ability to use internationalized domain names as crucial to retaining a single global Internet.

March 12, 2007 1:28 PM PDT

Big names may not prevail in domain disputes

Trademark holders face unaccustomed opposition in the escalating dispute over domain names, attorney Eric J. Sinrod says.

February 21, 2007 2:51 PM PST

Internet backbone at center of suspected attack

Hackers may have targeted DNS servers that form the backbone of the Internet--but no damage was done, experts believe.

February 7, 2007 2:56 PM PST

Survey: Are domain registrars free-speech friendly?

MySpace successfully pressured one registrar into pulling the plug on a domain after a password list appeared. Would others follow suit?

March 20, 2008 4:32 PM PDT

ICANN approves '.asia' as top-level domain

Businesses in the Asia-Pacific region will have the domain as an alternative to country domains such as ".jp."

December 8, 2006 10:08 PM PST

Rushing into court has its consequences

perspective Attorney Eric J. Sinrod says dashing in to stop offensive Internet conduct is not always the best idea.

November 15, 2006 2:41 PM PST

U.N. delegates: English isn't good enough

Participants at Athens summit demand more internationalization, saying English language enjoys an unfair Net monopoly.

November 1, 2006 3:19 PM PST

U.N. proposes changes to Net's operation

Official takes aim at "self-serving justifications" for permitting the U.S. to preserve its unique influence and authority online.

October 30, 2006 2:29 PM PST

U.N. summit revives concerns about Net control

Diplomats head to Athens for a summit that will resume a long-simmering debate about the United States' role on the Internet.

October 27, 2006 4:51 PM PDT

Neither safe nor secure on the Internet

Jerry Archer asks whether Congress has the stomach to tackle big problems looming in cyberspace.

October 4, 2006 2:53 PM PDT