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ICANN turns on next-gen IP addresses

February 5, 2008 4:24 PM PST

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

ICANN to fast-track internationalized domain names

November 15, 2007 6:19 PM PST

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

ICANN taps New Zealand lawyer to replace Cerf

November 5, 2007 7:11 PM PST

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

Cybersquatting escalates in Asia

October 8, 2007 1:36 PM PDT

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

EU domain racks up 2.5 million fans

April 11, 2007 4:39 PM PDT

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

VeriSign to raise domain fees

April 6, 2007 4:20 PM PDT

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

ICANN rejects .xxx domain registry

April 2, 2007 1:00 PM PDT

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

Microsoft expands cybersquatter fight

March 14, 2007 4:26 AM PDT

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

McAfee: .gov sites are safest

March 13, 2007 5:01 PM PDT

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

New shield foiled Internet backbone attack

March 12, 2007 1:33 PM PDT

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

International domain names succeed in testing

March 12, 2007 1:28 PM PDT

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

Big names may not prevail in domain disputes

February 21, 2007 2:51 PM PST

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

Internet backbone at center of suspected attack

February 7, 2007 2:56 PM PST

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

Survey: Are domain registrars free-speech friendly?

March 20, 2008 4:32 PM PDT

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

ICANN approves '.asia' as top-level domain

December 8, 2006 10:08 PM PST

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

Rushing into court has its consequences

November 15, 2006 2:41 PM PST

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

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

November 1, 2006 3:19 PM PST

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

U.N. proposes changes to Net's operation

October 30, 2006 2:29 PM PST

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

U.N. summit revives concerns about Net control

October 27, 2006 4:51 PM PDT

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

Neither safe nor secure on the Internet

October 4, 2006 2:53 PM PDT

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