ICANN Domain Metrica
An ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN platform measuring data about domain name A readable internet name made of labels separated by dots. Full definition of domain name, focused first on reported abuse. It combines blocklist A published list of domains or IP addresses to block for spam, phishing or malware. Full definition of blocklist, zone file The set of all DNS records for a domain or TLD. Full definition of zone file, registration data The information kept about a domain and its owner. Full definition of registration data and DNS Domain Name System The internet's directory that links domain names to computer addresses. Full definition of DNS measurements to show phishing Impersonating a trusted party to steal data, often with look-alike domains. Full definition of phishing, malware Harmful software, often spread or controlled using domain names. Full definition of malware and botnet A network of infected computers controlled by an attacker. Full definition of botnet command and control levels for gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry and registrar A company that registers domain names for customers with the registry. Full definition of registrar. It replaces and widens Domain Abuse Activity Reporting, which has operated since 2017.
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- Security and abuse