Why it matters
DNS abuse rules let registrars suspend domains used for attacks. ICANN contract amendments on this took effect in April 2024. For domain owners, abuse on a parked or hacked name can lead to a suspension, which can block a sale. A hacked name with malware may also lose value. Buyers should check a name's history for abuse flags. A common mistake is treating DNS abuse as the same as trademark infringement or website content disputes. Those fall under other rules. Keep security current on any domain you own, including unused ones.
Source: icann.org