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seeric · 11-11-2004, 06:32 PM

IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR DOMAINS READ THIS. i don't care if this has been posted before. fuck the timeline pics. this is dangerous.

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Domain names could become easier to hijack as a change in domain transfer rules takes effect Friday. Under new rules set by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), domain transfer requests will be automatically approved in five days unless they are explicitly denied by the account owner. This is a change from current procedure, in which a domain's ownership and nameservers remain unchanged if there is no response to a transfer request.
This could mean trouble for domain owners who don't closely manage their records. Domains with incorrect e-mail addresses and outdated administrative contact information are at particular risk, as the domain's WHOIS database information will be used to inform domain owners of transfer requests. A non-response becomes the equivalent of answering "yes" to a transfer request, according to the ICANN policy change.

"Failure by the Registrar of Record to respond within five (5) calendar days to a notification from the Registry regarding a transfer request will result in a default 'approval' of the transfer," the new rules state. "In the event that a Transfer Contact listed in the Whois has not confirmed their request to transfer with the Registrar of Record and the Registrar of Record has not explicitly denied the transfer request, the default action will be that the Registrar of Record must allow the transfer to proceed."

As the deadline for the change approaches, domain registrars are contacting domain owners and insisting that they update domain records to avoid unwanted changes. "From November 8-10, we are sending an email to all domain customers informing you of a new domain transfer policy, enforced by ICANN," Go Daddy told its users. "This policy dictates that we must honor any transfer requests, even if you do not personally confirm them. To prevent unauthorized transfers, lock your domains." There are reports of other registrars providing stern warnings to customers about the need to update their details within five days, perhaps to establish which domains may have outdated info.

Domains have become valuable business assets, yet are often loosely managed by business owners, who neglect to update their WHOIS information following changes in staff or e-mail addresses. Companies that have let critical domains lapse include The Washingon Post, the Gawker weblog and perhaps the most embarassing gaffe yet, the UK domain for Ogilvy Mather.

ICANN appears to be anticipating a spike in disputes, and today announced appointments to manage its domain dispute resolution policy.

and here is what GODADDY has to say:

******************************************
Important Notice Regarding your Domain(s)
******************************************

Dear Valued Go Daddy Customer,

Effective November 12, 2004, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will institute a new transfer policy for all accredited domain name service providers.

The previous ICANN policy allowed us to deny requests to transfer your domain names to another registrar unless you explicitly confirmed to us your intent to transfer. The new ICANN policy removes that protection. Starting November 12, when we receive a request to transfer your domain name to a new registrar, we will still attempt to contact you to confirm that you authorized the request. However, if you do not respond, or are not able to respond within 5 days, your domain name WILL be transferred.

With this change in mind, we are recommending that all Go Daddy domain customers visit GoDaddy.com and "lock" their domain name(s). Locking your domain(s) is free and prevents unauthorized changes to contacts and name servers. Most importantly, it prevents the domain name from being transferred to another registrar without your knowledge. You may lock or unlock your domain at any time.

To lock your domain names:

Go to: http://www.godaddy.com/

Click My Account and enter your username or customer number and password.

Click Manage Domains.

Select the domain name(s) that you wish to lock.

Click Set Locking. In the right side pane, select "Lock" and save your changes.

After your changes have been submitted, there will be a short duration while your request is pending update. During this period, details of the domain(s) will be temporarily unavailable.

To review the new ICANN transfer policy, please visit: http://www.icann.org/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,
GoDaddy.com Domain Support

ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE ABOUT TO GET FUCKED! Watch the drama its will create here.

11-11-2004, 06:32 PM
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	Are You Going To Lose Your Domain Names Tomorrow? <<<<protect Yourself>>> IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR DOMAINS READ THIS. i don't care if this has been posted before. fuck the timeline pics. this is dangerous. http://news.netcraft.com/archives/20..._easier.h tml Domain names could become easier to hijack as a change in domain transfer rules takes effect Friday. Under new rules set by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), domain transfer requests will be automatically approved in five days unless they are explicitly denied by the account owner. This is a change from current procedure, in which a domain's ownership and nameservers remain unchanged if there is no response to a transfer request. This could mean trouble for domain owners who don't closely manage their records. Domains with incorrect e-mail addresses and outdated administrative contact information are at particular risk, as the domain's WHOIS database information will be used to inform domain owners of transfer requests. A non-response becomes the equivalent of answering "yes" to a transfer request, according to the ICANN policy change. "Failure by the Registrar of Record to respond within five (5) calendar days to a notification from the Registry regarding a transfer request will result in a default 'approval' of the transfer," the new rules state. "In the event that a Transfer Contact listed in the Whois has not confirmed their request to transfer with the Registrar of Record and the Registrar of Record has not explicitly denied the transfer request, the default action will be that the Registrar of Record must allow the transfer to proceed." As the deadline for the change approaches, domain registrars are contacting domain owners and insisting that they update domain records to avoid unwanted changes. "From November 8-10, we are sending an email to all domain customers informing you of a new domain transfer policy, enforced by ICANN," Go Daddy told its users. "This policy dictates that we must honor any transfer requests, even if you do not personally confirm them. To prevent unauthorized transfers, lock your domains." There are reports of other registrars providing stern warnings to customers about the need to update their details within five days, perhaps to establish which domains may have outdated info. Domains have become valuable business assets, yet are often loosely managed by business owners, who neglect to update their WHOIS information following changes in staff or e-mail addresses. Companies that have let critical domains lapse include The Washingon Post, the Gawker weblog and perhaps the most embarassing gaffe yet, the UK domain for Ogilvy Mather. ICANN appears to be anticipating a spike in disputes, and today announced appointments to manage its domain dispute resolution policy. and here is what GODADDY has to say: **************************************** Important Notice Regarding your Domain(s) **************************************** Dear Valued Go Daddy Customer, Effective November 12, 2004, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) will institute a new transfer policy for all accredited domain name service providers. The previous ICANN policy allowed us to deny requests to transfer your domain names to another registrar unless you explicitly confirmed to us your intent to transfer. The new ICANN policy removes that protection. Starting November 12, when we receive a request to transfer your domain name to a new registrar, we will still attempt to contact you to confirm that you authorized the request. However, if you do not respond, or are not able to respond within 5 days, your domain name WILL be transferred. With this change in mind, we are recommending that all Go Daddy domain customers visit GoDaddy.com and "lock" their domain name(s). Locking your domain(s) is free and prevents unauthorized changes to contacts and name servers. Most importantly, it prevents the domain name from being transferred to another registrar without your knowledge. You may lock or unlock your domain at any time. To lock your domain names: Go to: http://www.godaddy.com/ Click My Account and enter your username or customer number and password. Click Manage Domains. Select the domain name(s) that you wish to lock. Click Set Locking. In the right side pane, select "Lock" and save your changes. After your changes have been submitted, there will be a short duration while your request is pending update. During this period, details of the domain(s) will be temporarily unavailable. To review the new ICANN transfer policy, please visit: http://www.icann.org/transfers/policy-12jul04.htm Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, GoDaddy.com Domain Support ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE ABOUT TO GET FUCKED! Watch the drama its will create here.