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Reporting domain name abuse

Malicious domains are domains being used for abuse such as phishing, pharming, botnets, or the distribution of malware. Think you found a .CA domain that is abusive or malicious? Report it below. 

As part of our mission to build a trusted internet for all Canadians, CIRA takes domain name abuse seriously. When a domain name is suspected of being involved in abuse, CIRA will investigate the domain name using its RIV process and will suspend the domain name after one day (instead of the standard 21 business days) if the Registrant does not respond or provide supporting documentation. This expedited process helps reduce potential harm by enabling faster action against suspected domain abuse.

Concerned about a .CA domain? 

Riv process

Registrant Information Validation

RIV is a process that CIRA has in place to keep the .CA domain Canadian. We may also use the RIV Process to respond to malicious, scammy or phishing sites using the .CA domain.

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What is domain abuse?

Domain abuse occurs when a domain name is involved in malicious activities such as phishing, pharming, botnets or the distribution of malware.

Report a domain

CIRA’s Dispute Resolution Policy

Individuals and businesses that meet CIRA’s Canadian Presence Requirements (CPR) can obtain quick, out-of-court arbitrations at relatively low cost for clear-cut cases of bad faith registration of .CA domain names.

Have something to report about a .CA domain? Let us know.

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