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The great migration from IPv4 to IPv6 has officially begun, after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), added the first addresses to its root servers that conform to the new version of the Internet protocol.
An attack in early February on key parts of the backbone of the Internet had little effect, thanks to new protection technology, according to a report released last week.
It's becoming cheaper and easier to get hold of the tools needed to launch a cybercrime attack, security firm RSA claimed last week.
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Domain names--a hot issue for businesses looking to protect their identity online. ZDNet Australia talks to ICANN's CEO about changes which are afoot in the policy arena.
Proponents are touting the benefits of alternative top-level domain names. But are there any benefits for businesses? ZDNet Australia investigates the pros and cons.
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