World's biggest domain seller fears India's fake site crackdown could damage internet

GoDaddy warned India’s crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands will make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses, with potential global ramifications. While framed as a safety/regulatory concern rather than a financial figure, the company’s caution implies higher compliance/operational risk for industry participants.

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GoDaddy warned India’s crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands will make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses, with potential global ramifications. While framed as a safety/regulatory concern rather than a financial figure, the company’s caution implies higher compliance/operational risk for industry participants.