Abuse of domains or web services refers to their misuse for malicious, deceptive, unauthorized, or unintended purposes. This article explains the types of abuse, who to contact, and how to report abuse related to domains and web services.
What Is Abuse?
Abuse can include, but is not limited to:
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Violating provider requirements or policies
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Privacy violations
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Intellectual property infringement
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Manipulating DNS records
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Engaging in illegal activity
For instructions on how to report abuse, please refer to the article titled “How to Report Abuse to 101domain.”
Who Should You Report Abuse To?
When you encounter abuse, follow these steps:
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Contact the Site Operator:
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Review the website for contact information.
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Many websites have an Abuse team or protocol for removing or disabling abusive content.
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Contacting the Site Operator is often the fastest way to resolve abuse.
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Contact the Domain Registrant:
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If the Site Operator does not respond, the Domain Registrant is the next appropriate contact.
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Contact the Hosting or Email Provider:
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If the Site Operator and Registrant are unresponsive, report content-related abuse to the Hosting Provider.
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For email-related abuse, contact the Email Provider.
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Report to 101domain:
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If all other avenues fail, submit a report using our Report Abuse page.
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Our abuse team will review your submission and may request additional information.
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Types of Abuse
DNS Abuse
DNS Abuse involves exploiting the Domain Name System for harmful purposes. Common types include:
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Type |
Description |
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Phishing |
Attempting to obtain sensitive information through deceptive websites or communications. |
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Malware |
Distributing malicious software (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware). |
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Botnets |
Using networks of infected computers for coordinated attacks. |
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Pharming |
Redirecting users to fraudulent websites by altering DNS records. |
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Spamming |
Sending unsolicited messages, often containing malicious links or attachments. |
Non-Compliance
Non-compliance refers to failing to meet registry or provider requirements.
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Type |
Description |
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Inaccurate Contact Information |
Providing false, incomplete, or outdated contact details in public domain records. |
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Registry and Provider Requirements |
Not adhering to additional rules set by registries or service providers. |
Content Abuse
Content abuse involves the misuse of web content or information.
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Description |
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Unauthorized Use of Information and Privacy Violations |
Posting personal information without consent. |
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Copyright |
Infringement of intellectual property rights. |
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Trademark |
Infringement of rights protecting brand identifiers. |
Illegal Activity
Illegal activity includes any actions that violate US, EU, or other applicable laws. If you suspect a crime, contact your local law enforcement authority. Registrars will only act on domains upon official direction from national authorities.
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Description |
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Internet Crimes |
If you are a victim of an internet crime, report it to your national authority. USA: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) UK: Action Fraud |
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Child Abuse & Exploitation |
Report to the appropriate authority. Registrars act upon official direction. USA: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) or NCMEC CyberTipline |
Reports must be submitted through our Report Abuse page. Our abuse team will review your submission and may request additional information to help verify and investigate your complaint.
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How to Report Abuse to 101domain