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ICANN Names CEO and President, Current CEO Chehadé to Leave Next Month

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced on Monday a replacement for outgoing CEO Fadi Chehadé. Göran Marby, currently Director-General of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS), will start his role as ICANN CEO and president in May 2016. Continue reading

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Hackers Gain Access to ICANN Network Through Compromised Employee Credentials

Hackers used a spear phishing attack to target Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) employees in late November. On Tuesday the organization announced that the compromised credentials were used to access other systems. This news comes just after the US government revealed on Tuesday how it authorizes changes… Continue reading

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The Real EIG HostGator Deal Valuation

September 26, 2013 — This is the second time in a month I have written about the press being far off on deal estimates and valuations. Last year, the media reported that Endurance International Group (EIG) purchased HostGator for $225 million. At that time I wrote a blog stating my numbers were at least 20 percent greater, adding some $50 million. Keep on reading: The Real EIG HostGator Deal Valuation Continue reading

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