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Line 1: − + + + + − ==Short Overview== − There are many definitions related to domain kiting but the core idea is the same one: a practice which takes advantage of the [[Add Grace Period|add grace period]] whereby someone decides to register, subsequently cancels, and then re-registers the same domain name. The term "domain kiting" was first used by Bob Parsons, CEO and founder of [[GoDaddy|GoDaddy.com]]. "Kiting" comes from the illegal practice of check kiting.<ref>[http://www.sans.org/security-resources/security_plus/domain_kiting_sp08.php Domain Kiting and Check Kiting]</ref> Line 17:
Line 18: − + − − ==Consequences of domain kiting== − During this process, the following consequences appear: − * The domain names are not available anymore, being blocked all the time in the process of registering-grace period-canceling and re-registering. These domain names remain unavailable to the general public, while registrars earn high profits. − * Prevents the legitimate registration of domains − * Leads to losses since statistics show that the percentage of kited domains is still high. <ref>[http://www.sans.org/security-resources/security_plus/domain_kiting_sp08.php Domain Kiting Consequences and Reasons]</ref> − + +
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'''Domain Kiting''' is the practice in which a registrant returns a name just before the five-day period expires and re-registers it again as soon as it becomes available.<ref>[http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/domain+kiting Domain Kiting Defintion]</ref> This practice is similar to [[Domain Tasting]] but has a different technique and purpose.
'''Domain Kiting''' is the practice in which a registrant returns a name just before the five-day period expires and re-registers it again as soon as it becomes available.<ref>[http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/domain+kiting Domain Kiting Definition]. The Free Dictionary.</ref> This practice is similar to [[Domain Tasting]], thought it has a different purpose.
==Overview==
There are many definitions related to domain kiting but the core idea is the same one: a practice which takes advantage of the [[Add Grace Period|add grace period]] whereby someone decides to register, subsequently cancels, and then re-registers the same domain name. The term "domain kiting" was first used by Bob Parsons, CEO and founder of [[GoDaddy|GoDaddy.com]]. "Kiting" comes from the illegal practice of check kiting.<ref>[http://www.sans.org/security-resources/security_plus/domain_kiting_sp08.php Domain Kiting and Check Kiting EXPIRED]</ref>
==How Does It Work?==
==How Does It Work?==
Domain kiting involves the following three actions:
Domain kiting involves the following three actions:
The main reason for domain kiting is ''earning extra money from advertisements and marketing methods while not paying any fees for the domain''. If the kiting is continuous it is possible that the registration fee for the domain is never paid, since the registrar keeps canceling it before the grace period ends; thus, the registrar can earn profit without any costs incurred.
The main reason for domain kiting is ''earning extra money from advertisements and marketing methods while not paying any fees for the domain''. If the kiting is continuous it is possible that the registration fee for the domain is never paid, since the registrar keeps canceling it before the grace period ends; thus, the registrar can earn profit without any costs incurred.
Another reason is to see which names generate traffic and income, with the eventual intention to legitimately register those names; i.e., "taste test" the name.
Another reason is to see which names generate traffic and income, with the eventual intention to legitimately register those names; i.e., "'''taste test'''" the name.
==References==
==References==
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