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DNS Stressed From Financial Maneuverings

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the hey-we're-all-stressed-man dept.

jcatcw writes "The Domain Name System is showing signs of being out of control. Automated software systems are being used to re-register large batches of expired domain names. In addition, speculators are using a loophole in the registration process that lets domains be tested for their potential profitability as pay-per-click advertising sites during a free five-day "tasting" period."

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