2016 CADNA Study: Presidential and Congressional Candidates Face Identity Squatting
November 03, 2016 03:28 PM Eastern Daylight Time WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In this 2016 elections cycle, credible information about candidates has been difficult to find and domain names have played a part in voter confusion, with third parties owning up to 40% of websites matching candidate names in a given top-level domain (TLD), such as .org and
CADNA Refutes Erroneous Story Posted to TheDomains.com
Washington – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) Wednesday refuted multiple errors contained in a blog post on TheDomains.com website. On October 15, TheDomains posted a blog about a CADNA event that took place on September 18, without noting the time lapse. The post carried an erroneous headline attributing statements to CADNA that were in fact the statements
The $1.5 Billion Business Tax You’re Not Expecting
1:00PM – 2:00PM | February 3, 2009 | Washington, DC President Obama’s roll out of a new Web site for his administration highlights the growing significance of the Internet in today’s world. But just who determines the policies that manage the Internet? Who protects the new White House site from fraud, piracy, and any number
The Impact of Domain Name Abuse on Brands and Consumers
1:00PM – 2:00PM | September 23, 2008 | Atlanta, GA We would like to express our appreciation to all who helped make our September 23 educational forum at the CNN Center in Atlanta such a success. A special thank you to our featured speakers: John Hambrick Unit Chief of the Internet Crime Complaint Center Federal
Domain Name Abuse’s Contribution to Cybercrime
1:00PM – 5:00PM | July 17, 2008 | New York, NY We would like to express our appreciation to all who helped make our July 17 educational forum in New York City such a success. A special thank you to our featured speakers: Paul Martino Partner Alston & Bird LLP Jon Praed Founding Partner
2008 Brand Owner Domain Name Roundtable
West Coast Series – Examining Opportunities and Risks Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle July 7, 8 and 10
How International Businesses Can Solve Domain Name Abuse
1:00PM – 5:00PM | June 25, 2008 | Paris, France We would like to express our appreciation to all who helped make our June 25 international forum in Paris such a success. A special thank you to our featured speakers: Frederick Mostert Lead Counsel and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel Richemont Cedric Manara Professor EDHEC Business
How to Curb International Domain Name Abuse
1:00PM – 5:00PM | June 5, 2008 | London, UK We would like to express our appreciation to all who helped make our June 5 inaugural international forum at the historic Lansdowne Club in London such a success. A special thank you to our featured speakers: Jonathan Zittrain Jack N. and Lillian R. Berkman Visiting
2008 Online Brand Abuses and Internet Governance Policy Forum
1:00PM – 5:00PM | February 20, 2008 | Washington, DC We would like to express our appreciation to all who helped make our February 20 CADNA event such a success, with a special thank you to our featured speakers: The Honorable Bob Dole Special Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP Meredith Attwell Baker Acting Assistant Secretary
KNOW YOUR NET: INTERNET SAFETY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES
WASHINGTON – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) Wednesday announced a public awareness campaign to educate businesses and consumers about Internet safety, particularly with the expected addition of more than one thousand top-level domains – the text to the right of the dot in a web
RAA TARGETS BETTER WHOIS DATA INCORPORATES IDEAS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
WASHINGTON – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) commends the work of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and Registrars to bring more clarity, oversight, and enforcement to the domain name space with the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). “We are particularly pleased that the RAA includes a ‘Whois Accuracy Program Specification’ that
.INFO SECURITY STANDARDS SERVE AS MODEL FOR THE INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) enthusiastically endorses Afilias’ new anti-abuse policy for the top-level domain (TLD) .INFO, aimed at fighting “the growing scourges of spam, phishing, and other Internet problems.” “.INFO shows a real commitment to policing the domain name space for bad actors by working aggressively with its registrars to
Figuring Out the Future
The Internet Association hosted an event for government and industry officials to discuss the internet’s impact on the economy. Read CADNA cyber news.
27 Percent of U.S. Congressional Members’ Domain Names Used in Identity Squatting, CADNA Report Finds
WASHINGTON, September 26, 2012 – A report released today by the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) finds that 27 percent of congressional members’ domain names are used in identity squatting. Like businesses, members of Congress face the challenges of delivering authorized online content and protecting their names on the Internet. Overall, CADNA found that
CADNA Supports Increased Rights Protection Mechanisms for ICANN’s New gTLD Program
WASHINGTON, September 11, 2012 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA), along with over fifty additional major, multinational companies, urges the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and other members of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to work with the ICANN Board to require
CADNA VOICES BRAND OWNER CONCERNS ABOUT NEW GTLD PROGRAM
WASHINGTON – Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) released the much-anticipated list of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications. The New gTLD Program is set to dramatically change the Internet and the way we navigate it, by bringing thousands of new gTLDs into the marketplace. While such change brings with it
CADNA Supports NTIA’s Dedication to IANA RFP Guidelines
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) supports the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) adherence to the guidelines set out in its Request for Proposal (RFP) for the management of the IANA functions – the technical functions of the Internet. The NTIA’s decision to cancel the RFP due to
CADNA Supports the Multi-Stakeholder Model of Internet Governance
WASHINGTON, February 29, 2012 –The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) appreciates and supports the U.S. government’s commitment to the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance, and to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). CADNA finds disturbing the recent discussion about efforts to undermine ICANN’s authority and to reassign certain ICANN functions to
CADNA Calls for Changes Before the New gTLD Program Moves Forward
WASHINGTON, January 3, 2012 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is strongly encouraged by the level of attention that the New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Program has recently received from the U.S. Congress, the Obama Administration and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. In the last few weeks, the New gTLD Program, which the Internet Corporation
CADNA Provides Testimony at U.S. House Hearing on New gTLDs
WASHINGTON, December 14, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) appreciated the opportunity to serve as a witness and provide testimony at today’s hearing on ICANN’s Top-Level Domain Name Program, held by the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. CADNA views this hearing not only as an opportunity to reform the
CADNA Submits Proposal to ICANN Aimed at Improving New gTLD Program for Brands
WASHINGTON, November 18, 2011 – Following its “What’s at Stake: The Reality of ICANN’s New gTLD Program for Brands” conference earlier this month in New York City, The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has submitted a proposal to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) asking the Board of Directors to take steps to make the New gTLD
CADNA Supports the NTIA’s Open Bidding for IANA Contract
WASHINGTON, November 17, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) applauds the decision by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce to hold an open bid for the new Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) contract. The IANA maintains the root servers that comprise the Internet. The contract to
CADNA Hosts “What’s at Stake” Conference to Discuss New gTLDs with Brands, will Submit Proposal to ICANN
NEW YORK, November 2, 2011 – Over 85 representatives from global brands joined The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) for its “What’s at Stake: The Reality of ICANN’s New gTLD Program for Brands” conference at the Institute of International Education’s Edgar J. Kaufman Conference Center in New York City yesterday. Presented in coordination with engageSimply and HUM: Human
Bad Medicine
Nominet
suspended UK domains that sold illegal medicines. Learn more in the CADNA
blog – cyber crime and domain name news.
CADNA Commends Senator Wyden’s Letter to the NTIA, Encourages the NTIA to go Further to Ensure Transparency and Ethics within ICANN
WASHINGTON, September 30, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) commends Senator Ron Wyden’s (D-OR) recent letter to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), urging NTIA to ensure any contracts regarding the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) include clear ethics rules and conflict of interest requirements. Sen. Wyden’s letter could not come at a better time:
New gTLDs Approved, but CADNA Still has Much Work to Do
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2011 – Earlier today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to approve the new gTLD program at its public meeting in Singapore. Over the past three years, the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has worked within the multistakeholder structure of ICANN, helping to shape the policies of this program in a
CADNA Recommendations Reflected in NTIA Further Notice of Inquiry Regarding IANA Functions
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) supports the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Further Notice of Inquiry concerning the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. CADNA also appreciates NTIA’s careful review and consideration of the comments provided in response to the previous Notice of Inquiry. Its continued engagement with the Internet community
Bi-Partisanship Concerns about ICANN and gTLDs Prevail During House Judiciary ICANN Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2011 – Republican and Democrat members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet came together on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, to ask critical questions of ICANN during the “ICANN Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Oversight Hearing.” Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Ranking Member Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC),
CADNA Strongly Supports ICANN Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) strongly supports Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet, in his decision to convene an oversight hearing on ICANN and generic top-level domains (gTLDs). CADNA wholeheartedly endorses Chairman Goodlatte’s decision to review ICANN governance
CADNA Protests ICANN’s Intent to Continue to Run Core Functionality of Internet Unchecked
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is deeply concerned by recent comments made by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) indicating its intent to permanently seize full authority over the functions of critical Internet infrastructure and sever its ties to the U.S. Government. ICANN submitted these comments as part of
CADNA Applauds ICANN .JOBS Charter Notice of Breach
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2011—The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) applauds the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) efforts to enforce the existing .JOBS Registry Agreement with Employ Media, LLC. In a letter issued by ICANN on February 27, 2011, Employ Media, along with its sponsoring organization, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is
CADNA Applauds ICANN Chair Dengate Thrush for Delay in New gTLD Roll Out
WASHINGTON, February 4, 2011 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) applauds ICANN Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush’s statement indicating further delay of the roll out of the new gTLD program. In an interview with World Trademark Review, as well as in remarks made at the McCarthy Institute Symposium, Dengate Thrush said that the final version
CADNA Applauds Representative Bono Mack’s Initiative, Urges Diligence
WASHINGTON, January 31, 2011—The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Chair Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) for the introduction of House Resolution 57. CADNA strongly supports the notion raised in the Resolution that Internet governance is a vital factor in national security, trade, and
CADNA Commends Chairman Leahy and the Senate Judiciary Committee for Passing the Combating Online Infringements and Counterfeits Act Out of Committee
The Combatting Online Infringements and Counterfeits Act is out of committee. CADNA provides cyber crime education and domain news. Call 202-223-9252.
CADNA Expands Membership and International Reach
In CADNA membership news, the Lego Group and Lundbeck are cyber crime education resource partners. Get cyber and domain name abuse news from CADNA.
CADNA Commends Lawmakers on Bipartisan Bill to Fight Online Piracy
WASHINGTON, September 22, 2010 — The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) strongly supports Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and senior Republican committee member Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) for introducing the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act. “Internet piracy is a threat on a global scale, and it is encouraging to see U.S.
Identity Squatting Can Cost Members of Congress Their Reputation
CADNA Finds that Only 25 Percent of Domains in Study Belonged to the Appropriate Member of Congress WASHINGTON, September 15, 2010 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has released anidentity squatting study that reveals how members of Congress are facing the same challenges businesses face online: the challenges of delivering authorized online content to
CADNA Hosts Brand Abuse and Internet Governance Forum
Global Brands Gather to Discuss Best Practices for Digital Marketing and Online Brand Protection WASHINGTON, June 8, 2010 – Representatives from major brands around the world joined the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) for its Online Brand Abuse and Internet Governance Forum on June 2 in San Francisco. The forum, hosted by CADNA member Wells Fargo,
ICANN’s gTLD Launch Costs Businesses $746 Million, Increases Cyber Crime
WASHINGTON, April 6, 2010–The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has released a report which found that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers’ (ICANN) anticipated launch of 400 generic top-level domains (gTLDs) could cost brand owners worldwide over $746 million. CADNA’s findings are based off a document released by ICANN last month regarding
CADNA Commends State of Utah for Making E-Commerce Integrity Act Law
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2010 — The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) enthusiastically supports the Utah E-Commerce Integrity Act that was signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert on March 26, 2010. CADNA applauds the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Stephen Urquhart (R-UT 29th District), for his leadership and vision, which made this law a reality. The
CADNA Opposes ICANN’s Dismissal of the Need to Gauge Demand for New TLDs
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2010 — The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) opposes the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) decision to move forward with new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) without first evaluating demand. ICANN Chairman of the Board Peter Dengate-Thrush recently indicated that ICANN will launch the new gTLD process as quickly
CADNA Hosts Policy Forum to Discuss Online Challenges of 2010
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2010 – The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA), global brand owners, academics, and government representatives examined far-reaching proposals that may impact businesses at a policy forum CADNA held on January 29. Keynote speaker Utah State Senate Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology Committee Chair Stephen Urquhart (R-UT 29th District) traveled to
CADNA Congratulates President Obama for Selecting Mr. Schmidt as Chief of Cybersecurity
Howard A. Schmidt is the White House Chief of Cyber Security. Read CADNA’s reaction in this press release. Call CADNA at 202-223-9252.
CADNA Releases Letter of Support for the Utah E-Commerce Integrity Act
The Utah E-Commerce Intregity Act should be brought before the legislation for passage. Read domain name news from CADNA – call us at 202-223-9252.
CADNA Supports Greater Global Accessibility, Urges Caution
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) supports muli-language domain names but urges ICANN to exercise caution (IDN ccTLDs).
CADNA Supports Delay in gTLD Expansion and Favors an Independent Review
ICANN will delay gTLD expansion to improve the policies and process. Read CADNA’s view point here. CADNA provides cyber crime education and news.
CADNA Supports ICANN’s Initiative to Examine gTLD WHOIS Policy and Hopes for Results
CADNA supports ICANN’s initiative to examine gTLD WHOIS policy. CADNA’s Top Ten List identified WHOIS reform as a priority action for ICANN.
CADNA Asserts That The ICANN Affirmation of Commitments Falls Short
The Affirmations of Commitments agreement between ICANN and DOC falls short. Read CADNA’s analysis in their press release.
CADNA Calls for Full-Scale Audit of ICANN
An ICANN audit should be done before the Joint Project Agreement expires. Read CADNA’s cyber crime and domain name news.
Boucher’s Hearing on ICANN Governance Spurs Private Sector Call to Arms
Carlson Companies has been added to CADNA’s membership. Get cyber crime education and news – call CADNA at 202-223-9252.
CADNA Applauds Chairman Boucher’s Examination of ICANN Practices and Policies
Chairman Boucher holds hearings on ICANN accountability issues and more. Get cyber crime news and education information from CADNA.
CADNA Agrees on the Need to Reconsider ICANN’s Role
There are ICANN policy issuses and more accountability is needed. There are more details in CADNA’s press release.
ICANN’s Poor Governance Disappoints CADNA
Poor governance by ICANN is reflected by the short comment period for the IRT interim report. Read CADNA’s press release for more details.
CADNA Supports the Introduction of the Cybersecurity Act of 2009
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 has been introduced, and CADNA welcomes it. Read more in their press release, or call 202-223-92952.
CADNA’s Policy Forum Discusses the $1.5 Billion Business “Tax” Brands Are Not Expecting
CADNA held a gTLD policy forum to facilitate discussion on internet governance shortcomings. Read the press release here.
CADNA Announces New Members and Closes Out a Whirlwind Year
CADNA welcomes Goldman, Sachs & Co. and New York Life Insurance Company . They contributed to an 80% increase in membership in 2008.
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse Continues to Build Momentum
Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has added Hewlett-Packard and InterContinental Hotels to its membership.
CADNA’s Atlanta Forum: Global Brands Come Together at CNN Center
Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) held its educational forum on online Brand Abuses and Internet Governance. Expert advice to brand owners.
CADNA Addresses New Internet Governance Obstacles
ICANN’s board changed the structure of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) to “contracted party” and “non-contracted party” houses.
CADNA’s NYC Forum
CADNA educational forum on Brand Abuses and Internet Governance covered preventative and reactive strategies for brand owners
CADNA’s Paris Forum
CADNA Paris Forum to coincide with one of the most contested ICANN meetings in years. Find out what happened
ICANN’s Tasting Solution a Partial Success
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA), sees proposal to not refund registration fees within the 5 day grace period a partial success.
CADNA’s London Forum: Curbing International Domain Name Abuses
CADNA London Forum focuses on Online Brand Abuses and Internet Governance Education. Goal to protect over 1.4 billion internet users.
CADNA Supports Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act
Senator Snowe’s Anti-Phishing Bill comprised of ten globally recognized brand-name companies, combats internet fraud
CADNA Releases Study on Domain Name Drop-Catching
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is releasing a study on drop-catching. It is an enabler for domain name abuses.
CADNA Releases Study on Drop-Catching
Drop-catching causes domain abuses such as tasting, kiting and typo squatting based on CADNA study. A result of ICANN’s Add Drop Grace Period (AGP).
Invitation to Join CADNA
Join the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA). Learn how to protect your company against cybersquatting and influence decisions
Tasting Solutions White Paper
Whitepaper on domain name tasting and kiting. This practice allows individuals to test domain name and can be confusing to consumers and hurt brands
CADNA Responds to ICA’s Adoption of a Member Code of Conduct
CADNA welcomes the Internet Commerce Association’s (ICA) recently announced adoption of an eight-point member code of conduct for domain name industry
CADNA Responds to ICANN Tasting Survey
ICANN’s Domain Tasting Ad Hoc group conducted a survey intended to gather industry opinions on Domain Name Tasting.
Anti-Cybersquatting Coalition Responds to ICANN
CADNA, the Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse and FairWinds Partners held a press conference to launch the global anti-cybersquatting initiative.
Anti-Cybersquatting Coalition Launches
CADNA launches anti-cybersquatting coalition with members. (AIG, Dell, Eli Lilly, Hilton, HSBC, Marriott, Richemont, Verizon, Wyndham, and Yahoo! )
Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse to Combat Cybersquatting
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is announcing its national campaign against Internet fraud. CADNA is confronting cybersquatting
CADNA Update
CADNA discuss taking action against cybersquatting. Members include AIG, Dell, Hilton, HSBC, Marriott, Richemont, Verizon, and Wyndham.