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Currently the most prominent example of exploitation of the DNS is Fast-Flux hosting as described in the following documents: http://gnso.icann.org/issues/fast-flux-hosting/fast-flux-initial-report-26jan09.pdf, http://www.apwg.org/reports/APWG_RegistrarBestPractices.pdf^{Image Removed}

We support the APWG Best Practices and urge all stakeholders to implement the proposed steps as soon as possible. There is no need for further studies; it is time to act.

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• Encourage a stricter registration process to minimize fraudulent registrations.
• Enforce technical methods to restrict fast-flux as defined by the APWG at the registry level.
• Adopt a clearly defined, universal process for accelerated suspension of misused domains.
• Promote improvement of data sharing and analysis regarding criminal or malicious activities among registry, registrar, law enforcement and anticrime communities. Data protection and privacy issues must be considered.
• Collect and promote best practices for registries and registrars to protect their customers from fraudulent activities. Provide the information translated to the native languages of the end users, i.e. http://www.identidadrobada.com/^{Image Removed}

Registration abuse

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We strongly encourage ICANN to promote the prompt implementation of the recommendations from the 2005 Hijacking report: http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/hijacking-report-12jul05.pdf^{Image Removed}

The working group recognizes that the recommendations therein have been implemented to varying degree, however, full implementation will go a long way to addressing all of the issues above.

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