The latest news from and about SWITCH
Here you will find a summary of the media releases from SWITCH. Please note that the use of any of this content (even just as excerpts) is only permitted provided SWITCH is expressly acknowledged as the source.
06.12.2010
SWITCH and wikileaks.ch
SWITCH, the registry for .ch Internet addresses, is currently receiving a large number of enquiries as to the circumstances under which SWITCH would delete wikileaks.ch. This is governed by law. As the registry for .ch and .li domain names, SWITCH is not responsible for the content of websites. Whether the content of wikileaks.ch is of relevance for criminal law is a matter for the courts to decide on.
Read on01.12.2010
High-density Swiss web: 1.5 million .ch addresses registered
A total of 1.5 million web addresses with the ending .ch are registered in Switzerland. The country thus has one of the highest levels of coverage with Internet addresses anywhere in the world. SWITCH, the registry for .ch and .li addresses, is welcoming the 1.5 millionth website with a gift.
Read on23.11.2010
Greater internet security: SWITCH blocks malicious websites
SWITCH is stepping up the security measures for the Swiss internet: Swiss websites which spread malicious software and infect the computers of internet users with malware as they surf, will be removed from the web as of Thursday 25 November 2010.
Read on05.10.2010
5 years of AAI
The Swiss Universities’ solution to the password jungle
No students recognize it, though everyone uses it. The AAI system from SWITCH networks the majority of university services and permits access with a single central login. AAI is five years old today. As a private person it is still a distant dream, for students it is already reality: one login for everything. AAI is the Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure developed by the SWITCH foundation and the universities.
Read on09.08.2010
SWITCH Junior Web Award: launching the anniversary round!
The website competition for school classes is meeting with a high level of interest in all four language regions of Switzerland. Today, it is being launched for the fifth time round. The competition is aimed at teachers interested in designing a website with their class. The purpose of the competition is to promote the internet and media competence of the younger generation.
Read on19.07.2010
SWITCH takes tougher action in the battle against Internet crime
With immediate effect SWITCH will be blocking Internet addresses that are misused for phishing, or which disseminate malware, and removing them from the network, thus taking tougher action in the battle against Internet crime.
Read on09.07.2010
Correction of deliberate misinformation about SWITCH
At the moment, customers of SWITCH are being asked by third parties to transfer their domain name from SWITCH to a different supplier. The reason given for this is that it will soon no longer be possible to register domain names with SWITCH.
Read on11.06.2010
SWITCH successful in court
Ten eminent hosting providers have been attempting for many months to prevent the market entry of switchplus – the subsidiary of SWITCH. A stop has now been put to this. The Commercial Court has lifted the precautionary ruling.
Read on15.05.2010
The best websites of Swiss school classes at Zurich Main Railway Station
Which school class has the best website? On 25 May 2010, SWITCH is going to be handing awards to the best websites produced by Swiss school classes.
Read on02.05.2010
The public's favourites for the SWITCH Junior Web Award 2010
The most popular pupils' websites have been determined: in the "SWITCH Junior Web Award", more than 37,000 votes have now been cast for the 153 websites that were submitted for the national website competition for school classes.
Read on26.04.2010
May we introduce: the new switch.ch welcome page
The welcome page of the SWITCH website is now structured even more clearly, offering a new and improved navigation.
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25.03.2010
SWITCH brings high-speed internet to the Jungfraujoch
The Jungfraujoch high-altitude research station, at 3500 metres above sea level, is now connected up to SWITCHlan, the Swiss Education and Research Network.
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10.03.2010
Five steps for your computer security
Responsibility for computer security cannot be left solely in the hands of security companies and manufacturers. The consumers themselves must assume their share of responsibility in this matter too.
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25.01.2010
From A for attack to Z for zero day: Security tips from SWITCH-CERT now available online
So far, SWITCH-CERT has made a name for itself in Switzerland as a competent IT security team. We have been providing rapid assistance to universities and companies in the case of actual security incidents, such as virus or worm attacks, for many years and have also been giving them preventive support. All other internet users can now benefit from this extensive experience in the IT security field too.
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15.01.2010
Swiss youth on the web
Do you know which internet forum your child visits on a regular basis? If not, then you are in the same position as the majority of parents.
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21.12.2009
Swiss Internet addresses amongst the most secure
Swiss Internet addresses are some of the most secure in the world. This has been confirmed by a new study conducted by security services provider McAfee.
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06.10.2009
SWITCH warns against bogus offers
SWITCH, the official registry for Internet addresses in Switzerland and Liechtenstein wishes to warn you against bogus offers for domain names.
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