Internet overseers seek crackdown on COVID19 website scams
The agency that oversees online addresses on Tuesday called for those issuing website address to vigilantly thwart cyber scams exploiting coronavirus fears.
"As you're also aware, ICANN cannot, under our bylaw and practically speaking, involve itself in issues related to website content," The deadly coronavirus and dramatic steps taken to combat its spread have led to "an explosion of cybercrime" with criminals preying on people desperate for ways to protect themselves and those they love, according to recent report prepared for ICANN.
In March, at least 100,000 new website names were registered using terms such as "covid," "corona," and "virus," according to the report.
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