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The launch of generic top level domains may expose some internet users to greater security dangers, it has been suggested.<\/p>\n

Writing for Sophos, Lachlan Urquhart explained that the launch of new domain name<\/a> suffixes will force reassessment of established perceptions of risk.<\/p>\n

“Registration of generic terms like .shoes, .car and .jacket, in addition to recognized brands, may distort indicators of legitimate sites,” he suggested.<\/p>\n

The result could be that users increasingly place unfounded trust in dubious domains, Mr Urquhart warned.<\/p>\n

He expressed hope that the extensive use of search engines may help mitigate such dangers, by directing web users to the website they are looking for.<\/p>\n

Back in December, the US Federal Trade Commission criticized the generic top level domain name program, highlighting potential cybersquatting<\/a> and phishing<\/a> risks.<\/p>\n

Various other bodies, including the Association of National Advertisers, have also criticized the generic top level domain name plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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