The FTC sent a letter to ICANN claiming expanding the number of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) would open users up to additional risks online. The FTC joined a number of other organizations raising concerns about the plan. The move has drawn criticism for security reasons, though some have said the criticisms are exaggerated. ICANN is slated to begin accepting applications for new domains starting Jan. 12, 2012. The agency recommends ICANN strengthen its contractual compliance program and improve the accuracy of Whois data.
Source: https://threatpost.com/ftc-criticizes-icann-plan-expand-domain-names-121811/76010/