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Global Internet could crash in next 48 hours: Report

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New Delhi, Oct 12: Internet users around the world may experience network connection failures over the next 48 hours as the main domain servers and related infrastructure controlling the web will be powered down for some time.

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Global Internet could crash in next 48 hours: Report

Russia Today reported that the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which is responsible for maintaining the registry of domain names and IP addresses, will be changing the cryptographic key that helps protect the Domain Name System (DNS) or the internet's address book.

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In a statement, the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) said the global internet shutdown is necessary for ensuring a secure, stable and resilient DNS. "To further clarify, some internet users might be affected if their network operators or Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have not prepared for this change. However, this impact can be avoided by enabling the appropriate system security extensions," it added.

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