Spamming activities in a domain typically refer to the use of the domain for sending unsolicited or unwanted messages, often in bulk, with the intent of promoting something, causing harm, or disrupting services.

Information/Document Needed:

• original spam mail and the email header

Additional Information Needed:

• Spamhaus reported URL

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations, businesses, or individuals to trick victims into revealing sensitive personal information, such as login credentials, financial details, or personal identification.

Information/Document Needed:

• Phishing URL
• Targeted Site URL
• Screenshot of the above phishing URL (URL link must be visible)

An illegal pharmaceutical domain name refers to a domain used in the pharmaceutical industry that engages in unlawful or unethical activities. These activities typically violate regulations governing the sale, distribution, or promotion of pharmaceutical products, especially medications.

Information/Document Needed:

• Reported URL
• Screenshot of the above Reported URL (URL link must be visible)

Malicious content in a domain refers to harmful software or activities that are hosted or linked to a website or domain. These malicious elements typically include malware, botnets, and other forms of cyber threats designed to exploit, damage, or take control of user systems or networks. Websites that host or distribute such content can put users at risk by infecting their systems, stealing personal data, or using their resources for illicit activities.

Information/Document Needed:

• Malicious content URL

Web defacement is an attack in which malicious parties penetrate a website and replace content on the site with their own messages. The messages can convey a political or religious message, profanity or other inappropriate content that would embarrass website owners, or a notice that the website has been hacked by a specific hacker group.

Information/Document Needed:

• Reported URL
• Screenshot of the above Reported URL (URL link must be visible)

Trademark infringement in the context of domain names refers to the unauthorized use of a trademarked name or logo within a domain name, website content, or online activities. It occurs when someone uses a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark, with the intent or effect of misleading consumers, profiting from the brand’s reputation, or diverting traffic to their own website.

WebNIC does not have the authority to determine the ownership of domain names involved in trademark infringement. Please consult ICANN-approved Dispute Resolution Service Providers, which can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/providers-6d-2012-02-25-en.

However, we will accept and proceed with the suspension request if the case is detected

Information/Document Needed:

• Reported URL
• Screenshot of the above Reported URL (URL link must be visible)
• Trademark document and its registered URL link from the legal entity (e.g. WIPO)
• Letter of Authorization from the Trademark Owner

A copyright content infringement in a domain refers to the unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of content that is protected by copyright within a specific website or domain. Infringement typically occurs when someone uses copyrighted material without the permission of the copyright owner, violating intellectual property laws.

For extension which under ICANN’s control, Please consult ICANN-approved Dispute Resolution Service Providers, which can be found at the following link: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/providers-6d-2012-02-25-en as we unable to judge the owner of original source.

For cctlds, please check each registry rules and policies on dispute case and advice accordingly. (e.g. complaints of .SG domain need file report to SGNIC directly)

Fake shop / Cryptocurrency investment scam / Pornography / Gambling

Information/Document Needed:

• Reported URL
• Screenshot of the above Reported URL (URL link must be visible)

If you have filed the case with the Law Enforcement Entity, please request them to submit an official request to WebNIC for further action on our part.