Framework to Address Abuse
A voluntary statement first signed by a group of 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 in 2019. It defines DNS abuse Harmful use of domains, defined in ICANN contracts as five specific threats. Full definition of DNS abuse as malware Harmful software, often spread or controlled using domain names. Full definition of malware, botnet A network of infected computers controlled by an attacker. Full definition of botnet, phishing Impersonating a trusted party to steal data, often with look-alike domains. Full definition of phishing, pharming Redirecting users to fake sites even when they type the right domain. Full definition of pharming and spam Unwanted bulk messages, which count as DNS abuse only when used to deliver other abuse. Full definition of spam used to deliver them, and commits signatories to act on it. It also names a few kinds of website content where they should act without a court order.
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- Security and abuse