10-26-2007, 11:43 AM
Quote:The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has begun an investigation into accusations that some insiders may be using inside information to collect data and purchase unregistered domain names that get a lot of DNS lookup requestsnonexistent domains that surfers frequently try to access. ICANN refers to the practice as "domain name front running," adding that italong with several registrars and intellectual property attorneyshas received a number of complaints from registrants suggesting that such a thing has occurred. While the organization currently has no solid evidence on the matter as of yet, it feels that an investigation is warranted in order to nip in the bud any perceptions that the domain name industry is involved in unethical activity...
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