*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** IAB statement on the NETmundial Initiative < <https://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2014-2/iab-statement-on-the-netmundial-initiative/> https://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2014-2/iab-statement-on-the-netmundial-initiative/> Internet cash-point boss says 'no thanks' to ICANN's web power grab < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/09/isoc_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_netmundial_initiative/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/09/isoc_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_netmundial_initiative/> Internet Society Strengthens Commitment to the Internet Governance Forum < <http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-strengthens-commitment-internet-governance-forum> http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-strengthens-commitment-internet-governance-forum> Congress Tries To Stop the IANA Transition ? But Does It? by Paul Rosenzweig < <http://www.lawfareblog.com/2014/12/congress-tries-to-stop-the-iana-transition-but-does-it/> http://www.lawfareblog.com/2014/12/congress-tries-to-stop-the-iana-transition-but-does-it/> Early Data Suggests New gTLDs Perform Well in Search Environment by Paul Stahura < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141210_early_data_suggests_new_gtlds_perform_well_in_search_environment/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141210_early_data_suggests_new_gtlds_perform_well_in_search_environment/> Forgotten subdomains boost risk of account hijacking, other attacks [IDG] < <http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/561942/forgotten-subdomains-boost-risk-account-hijacking-other-attacks/> http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/561942/forgotten-subdomains-boost-risk-account-hijacking-other-attacks/> BHP thwarted by web squatters < <http://www.afr.com/p/technology/bhp_thwarted_by_web_squatters_kGOuDro2G0omKE5dr4wmSL> http://www.afr.com/p/technology/bhp_thwarted_by_web_squatters_kGOuDro2G0omKE5dr4wmSL> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** IAB statement on the NETmundial Initiative The IAB thinks it is valuable to develop tools to support communities that can share solutions, expertise, and research related to Internet Governance. We welcomed the initial NETmundial meeting as an additional way to foster the development of a broadly based community engaged in supporting the Internet?s distributed systems and methods. We believe that the recent NETmundial Initiative ( <https://www.netmundial.org/press-release-1> https://www.netmundial.org/press-release-1) to develop a long-running dialogue on these topics, in the form of a web site and collection of materials, may be a valuable addition to the overall community efforts. < <https://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2014-2/iab-statement-on-the-netmundial-initiative/> https://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence-reports-documents/2014-2/iab-statement-on-the-netmundial-initiative/> Internet cash-point boss says 'no thanks' to ICANN's web power grab Internet Society CEO Kathy Brown has rebuffed efforts to get her onside a controversial new body that plans to steer the internet. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/09/isoc_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_netmundial_initiative/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/09/isoc_says_thanks_but_no_thanks_to_netmundial_initiative/> Internet Society Strengthens Commitment to the Internet Governance Forum The Internet Society today announced that it has further strengthened support of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) by donating an additional US$100,000 through the IGF Support Association. The IGF serves as an essential venue for global and regional multistakeholder communities to discuss public policy issues related to Internet governance. < <http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-strengthens-commitment-internet-governance-forum> http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-strengthens-commitment-internet-governance-forum> Congress Tries To Stop the IANA Transition ? But Does It? by Paul Rosenzweig By now, readers of this blog are aware of the decision by the Obama Administration to relinquish the last vestiges of control of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (known as the IANA function). The IANA function is currently operated by a non-profit corporation, ICANN, under contract to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which is an Administration within the Department of Commerce. < <http://www.lawfareblog.com/2014/12/congress-tries-to-stop-the-iana-transition-but-does-it/> http://www.lawfareblog.com/2014/12/congress-tries-to-stop-the-iana-transition-but-does-it/> Breaking: U.S. Government Funding Bill Delays IANA Transition On the evening of Tuesday, September 9th, Congressional leaders unveiled a 1,603 page, $1.01 trillion FY 2015 appropriations bill to fund the U.S. government through the end of September 2015. One provision of the omnibus bill would delay the IANA transition until after the September 30, 2015 expiration of the current contract between the NTIA and ICANN. < <http://www.internetcommerce.org/breaking-u-s-government-funding-bill-delays-iana-transition/> http://www.internetcommerce.org/breaking-u-s-government-funding-bill-delays-iana-transition/> US Congress in cash freeze bid to DERAIL global DNS handover US Congress has attempted to stall ceding control of the world's domain-name system ? by defunding the government department responsible. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/congress_attempts_to_disrupt_iana_transition_by_withholding_money/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/congress_attempts_to_disrupt_iana_transition_by_withholding_money/> The future of the internet is up in the air The internet as you know it is about to fundamentally shift. While Americans are embroiled in debates over net neutrality (watch John Oliver explain it) and data surveillance, little attention has been paid to issues that affect global internet security as a whole. Big changes are ahead, and there?s been a surprising lack of discussion about how the internet we?ve come to know and love will be managed, and who will be at the helm. < <http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/rights/the-future-the-internet-the-air> http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/rights/the-future-the-internet-the-air> Where We're Going: Leviathan or Golem? by Roy Balleste The Internet never ceases to fascinate. I am referring not to its content, but to its governance. The IANA transition is the latest example in a world of interesting possibilities. At the core, we find ICANN, and that is why we need a Human Rights Advisory Committee. Any future model, with or without the NTIA, needs to seriously consider this option. But I prefer the hard truth over my own ideals. Maybe this idea will be dismissed, simply because human rights are discussed as some kind of inconvenience. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141209_where_were_going_leviathan_or_golem/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141209_where_were_going_leviathan_or_golem/> Yes, Obama has got some things wrong on the internet. But so has the GOP Last month, Texan Congressman and lead voice in the Republican party in the US, Ted Cruz, wrote an opinion piece about the internet. Last week, Wall Street Journal columnist and media-Republican L Gordon Crovitz did the same. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/08/ted_cruz_internet_argument/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/08/ted_cruz_internet_argument/> ********************** DOMAIN NAMES ********************** ********************** - ICANN ********************** RSSAC Approves Advisories on Service Expectations of Root Servers and Measurements of the Root Server System At its regular meeting on 20 November 2014, the RSSAC approved RSSAC001 and RSSAC002, the first two formal advisories produced by the RSSAC under its reorganized structure. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-09-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-09-en> Proposed Renewal of .JOBS Sponsored TLD Registry Agreement Purpose (Brief): ICANN is posting for public comment the proposed agreement for renewal of the 2005 Registry Agreement for .JOBS which is set to expire on 5 May 2015. This proposal is a result of discussions between ICANN and Employ Media LLC (the Registry Operator for the .JOBS TLD). < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-09-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-09-en> Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions ICANN's Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications and/or to recommend candidates for ICANN's key leadership positions. Applications in 2015 are invited for the following positions: < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-08-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-08-en> Nomination Period Opens For 2015 ICANN Multistakeholder Ethos Award | Award Presentation Planned for ICANN 53 | Nominations Close 02 March 2015 ICANN is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination period for ICANN's 2015 Multistakeholder Ethos Award Program. This award program seeks to recognize long-standing community members who have served in leadership roles in multiple ICANN working groups or committees and demonstrated collaboration with different supporting organizations and/or advisory committees. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-10-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-10-en> Tina Vinney, Chief Executive Officer | Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network, to the ICANN Board Recommendations for Distribution Policy for gTLD Auction Proceeds < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/vinney-to-icann-board-04dec14-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/vinney-to-icann-board-04dec14-en.pdf> Shweta Sahjwani Asher,Radix Registry, to the Community Priority Evaluation Panel New gTLD application for .SHOP < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/asher-to-eiu-cpe-panel-05dec14-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/asher-to-eiu-cpe-panel-05dec14-en.pdf> gTLD Registries Stakeholder Group to Steve Crocker and ICANN Board GAC Category 2 Safeguards < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gtld-rysg-to-crocker-icann-board-05dec14-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gtld-rysg-to-crocker-icann-board-05dec14-en.pdf> Black Ice suspended by ICANN A small Israeli registrar has had its registrar accreditation suspended by ICANN. < <http://domainincite.com/17741-black-ice-suspended-by-icann> http://domainincite.com/17741-black-ice-suspended-by-icann> Section 3.18 of the 2013 RAA: Reasonable Investigations, Appropriate Responses by John Horton Section 3.18 of the ICANN 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) contains language requiring registrars to investigate and respond to abuse complaints. Nearly one year into the new RAA's effective period, what do we know about Section 3.18? If a person or entity wants to submit a complaint, what should they keep in mind? This article reviews the meaning of Section 3.18, how to leverage it, offers a list of do's and don'ts for complainants, and offers a few recommendations for registrars. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141208_section_318_raa_reasonable_investigations_appropriate_responses/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141208_section_318_raa_reasonable_investigations_appropriate_responses/> ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** au: Third Sector Expo 2015: be informed and get connected ... You will also have numerous opportunities to mingle and connect with fellow NFP peers during session breaks, while browsing the exhibition, as well as at the popular cocktail function brought to you by Platinum Sponsor auDA. < <http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/third_sector_expo_2015_be_informed_and_get_connected/090344/> http://thirdsectormagazine.com.au/news/third_sector_expo_2015_be_informed_and_get_connected/090344/> Companies are movin' on up to .com domain names More businesses are investing in the tried-and-true .com after seeing their efforts with new domain names fall flat. < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2857435/cisco-subnet/companies-are-movin-on-up-to-com-domain-names.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2857435/cisco-subnet/companies-are-movin-on-up-to-com-domain-names.html> First live dot-brand switches back to .com CITIC Group, which became the first company to dump .com for its new dot-brand gTLD, has switched back to .com. < <http://domainincite.com/17785-first-live-dot-brand-switches-back-to-com> http://domainincite.com/17785-first-live-dot-brand-switches-back-to-com> New .jobs contract based on new gTLD agreement ICANN and Employ Media are set to sign a new contract for operation of the .jobs registry which is based heavily on the Registry Agreement signed by all new gTLD registries. < <http://domainincite.com/17778-new-jobs-contract-based-on-new-gtld-agreement> http://domainincite.com/17778-new-jobs-contract-based-on-new-gtld-agreement> nz: Proposed amendment to Roles and Responsibilities Policy re Resellers As first advised in August 2014, the Domain Name Commission proposes amending the Roles and Responsibilities Policy (RAR) to include additional provisions around the management of .nz domain name resellers. < <http://dnc.org.nz/story/proposed-amendment-roles-and-responsibilities-policy-re-resellers> http://dnc.org.nz/story/proposed-amendment-roles-and-responsibilities-policy-re-resellers> Eleven domains suspended under .uk anti-rape rules Nominet has suspended and permanently blocked 11 ?rape? domain names in .uk since introducing a controversial policy earlier this year. < <http://domainincite.com/17739-eleven-domains-suspended-under-uk-anti-rape-rules> http://domainincite.com/17739-eleven-domains-suspended-under-uk-anti-rape-rules> After lawsuit, YouPorn buys into .xxx portfolio Porn site operator Manwin Licensing, known to the domain industry for its antitrust lawsuit against ICANN and ICM Registry that was settled last year, has taken over a portfolio of .xxx domains from a staunch .xxx supporter. < <http://domainincite.com/17733-after-lawsuit-youporn-buys-xxx-portfolio-owner> http://domainincite.com/17733-after-lawsuit-youporn-buys-xxx-portfolio-owner> ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** Early Data Suggests New gTLDs Perform Well in Search Environment by Paul Stahura Internet addresses registered in new gTLDs are holding their own against -- and in some cases outperforming -- comparable addresses registered in legacy domains like .COM, according to new data that provides the best window yet into the operational functionality of new gTLD addresses. A question on everyone's mind in the run up to new gTLDs was: how would new domains perform in the wild against legacy domains on the key criteria of search? < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141210_early_data_suggests_new_gtlds_perform_well_in_search_environment/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141210_early_data_suggests_new_gtlds_perform_well_in_search_environment/> Wanna buy a dot-word? If you want a .pizza the action, now's a chance Everyone loves pizza. Even though the industry is responsible for cluttering millions of people's mailboxes with flyers, you'll still take a look and think about ordering one. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/11/pizza_partnerships_and_search/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/11/pizza_partnerships_and_search/> Last resort gTLD auction loser wants share of $5m winning bid An unsuccessful new gTLD applicant wants ICANN to share the proceeds of its ?last resort? auction with itself and the other losing applicants. < <http://domainincite.com/17788-last-resort-gtld-auction-loser-wants-share-of-5m-winning-bid> http://domainincite.com/17788-last-resort-gtld-auction-loser-wants-share-of-5m-winning-bid> Symantec called in to verify .bank domain applicants Symantec has been chosen by fTLD Registry Services to verify firms looking to get their hands on the new .bank and .insurance gTLDs. < <http://www.finextra.com/news/fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=26793> http://www.finextra.com/news/fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=26793> fTLD Registry Selects Symantec as Verification Agent fTLD Registry Services, LLC announced today an agreement with Symantec Corporation to provide verification services for the ?.bank? and ?.insurance? gTLDs. In this role, Symantec will add a layer of protection to the new domains by verifying the eligibility of companies requesting domain names, making sure the person requesting the domain name is authorized by the company and ensuring the name requested by the company complies with fTLD?s policies. < <http://www.ftld.com/fTLD-Release-re-Symantec-(f)-20141208.pdf> http://www.ftld.com/fTLD-Release-re-Symantec-(f)-20141208.pdf> .Bank hires Symantec to check credentials The launch of new .bank domain names is one step closer with the announcement that Symantec has been chosen to act as the credentials verifier for the TLD. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/bank_hires_symantec_to_check_credentials/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/bank_hires_symantec_to_check_credentials/> Donuts blames ?license? problems for Chinese gTLD delays Donuts says that problems obtaining ?licenses? from the Chinese government are to blame for the fact that it is yet to launch any of its Chinese-script new gTLDs. < <http://domainincite.com/17746-donuts-blames-license-problems-for-chinese-gtld-delays> http://domainincite.com/17746-donuts-blames-license-problems-for-chinese-gtld-delays> .health backer has cop-like takedown powers for all gTLDs in Japan LegitScript, a US company focused on eradicating illegal online pharmacies, which backs the .pharmacy and .health gTLDs, has been given police-like powers to have domain names taken down in Japan. < <http://domainincite.com/17758-health-backer-has-cop-like-takedown-powers-for-all-gtlds-in-japan> http://domainincite.com/17758-health-backer-has-cop-like-takedown-powers-for-all-gtlds-in-japan> .love won by class action lawyers It appears that the contested new gTLD .love has been won by the law firm Merchant Law Group, after an auction. < <http://domainincite.com/17755-love-won-by-class-action-lawyers> http://domainincite.com/17755-love-won-by-class-action-lawyers> Private auction settles controversial plural gTLD fight A private auction has been used to settle a new gTLD contention set containing two different strings for the first time. < <http://domainincite.com/17750-private-auction-settles-controversial-plural-gtld-fight> http://domainincite.com/17750-private-auction-settles-controversial-plural-gtld-fight> New TLDs & Minds + Machines with Antony Van Couvering ? DNW Podcast #10 Antony Van Couvering, founder and CEO of new TLD company Minds + Machines, shares his thoughts on new TLDs on this week?s podcast. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/08/new-tlds-minds-machines-with-antony-van-couvering-dnw-podcast-10/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/08/new-tlds-minds-machines-with-antony-van-couvering-dnw-podcast-10/> CentralNic unloads $2.5m worth of premium domains CentralNic today announced it has made $2.5 million by selling off some of its stash of premium domain names. < <http://domainincite.com/17748-centralnic-unloads-2-5m-worth-of-premium-domains> http://domainincite.com/17748-centralnic-unloads-2-5m-worth-of-premium-domains> CentralNic sells $2.5 worth of premium domain names CentralNic plc announced today that it has sold $2.5 million worth of premium domain names. These domain names are part of the group?s 20,000 domain name holdings that are not related to new TLDs. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/08/centralnic-sells-2-5-worth-of-premium-domain-names/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/08/centralnic-sells-2-5-worth-of-premium-domain-names/> Donuts and Rightside release 6 new domains on Wednesday Remember the good ole? days of the middle of 2014, when mega-registry Donuts would release four of five new TLDs every week? < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/donuts-and-rightside/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/donuts-and-rightside/> Analyst reiterates new TLD forecast and price target for Rightside B. Riley & Co analyst Sameet Sinha has reiterated his forecast for new TLDs and his $15 price target for Rightside. Rightside is currently trading for $8.29. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/analyst-reiterates-new-tld-forecast-and-price-target-for-rightside/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/analyst-reiterates-new-tld-forecast-and-price-target-for-rightside/> ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** Forgotten subdomains boost risk of account hijacking, other attacks [IDG] Subdomains that once served a purpose but later were forgotten by website administrators can be abused by hackers to attack users of sites under the same main domain. < <http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/561942/forgotten-subdomains-boost-risk-account-hijacking-other-attacks/> http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/561942/forgotten-subdomains-boost-risk-account-hijacking-other-attacks/> Chinese responsible for 85 per cent of website scams Chinese internet users are behind 85 per cent of fake websites, according to a semi-annual report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/chinese_responsible_for_85_per_cent_of_website_scams/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/chinese_responsible_for_85_per_cent_of_website_scams/> Which Domains Stand the Strongest Against Phishing Attacks? by Ram Mohan The latest Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) Global Phishing Survey, which analyzed over 100,000 phishing attacks in the first half of 2014, examines the progress that TLDs are making in responding to phishing attacks that use their TLDs. The report finds the .INFO domain has the lowest average phishing uptimes as compared to other TLDs, such as .COM and .NET. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141208_which_domains_stand_the_strongest_against_phishing_attacks/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141208_which_domains_stand_the_strongest_against_phishing_attacks/> Internet firms push to be left out of EU cybersecurity law Internet companies like Cisco and Google are seeking to be excluded from a new EU cybersecurity law that would force them to adopt tough security measures and report serious security breaches to national authorities. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/09/uk-eu-cybersecurity-idUKKBN0JN27520141209> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/09/uk-eu-cybersecurity-idUKKBN0JN27520141209> Researchers Say POODLE Attack Affects Some TLS Implementations The POODLE attack against SSLv3 that researchers from Google revealed earlier this year also affects some implementations of TLS and vendors now are scrambling to release patches for gear affected by the vulnerability. Soon after the POODLE attack was disclosed in October, researchers began looking into whether it might affect protocols other than SSLv3. < <http://threatpost.com/researchers-say-poodle-attack-affects-some-tls-implementations/109764> http://threatpost.com/researchers-say-poodle-attack-affects-some-tls-implementations/109764> DOJ: Companies need to trust gov't on cybersecurity [IDG] The U.S. fight against cybercrime would be more effective if companies put more trust in the country's law enforcement agencies, a top U.S. Department of Justice official said. < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2857632/malware-cybercrime/doj-companies-need-to-trust-govt-on-cybersecurity.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2857632/malware-cybercrime/doj-companies-need-to-trust-govt-on-cybersecurity.html> Security group lays groundwork for a future without passwords Having to remember multiple passwords may soon be a thing of the past. Setting the stage for a password-free future, an industry consortium has issued a set of instructions that specify a number of alternate ways that computers and devices can confirm a user?s identity. < <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2857577/security-group-plans-for-a-future-without-passwords.html> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2857577/security-group-plans-for-a-future-without-passwords.html> ********************** - DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** BHP thwarted by web squatters BHP Billiton has been stumped by cyber squatters who bought the web address for its new South32 business and tried to charge $10 million for it. < <http://www.afr.com/p/technology/bhp_thwarted_by_web_squatters_kGOuDro2G0omKE5dr4wmSL> http://www.afr.com/p/technology/bhp_thwarted_by_web_squatters_kGOuDro2G0omKE5dr4wmSL> < <http://www.brw.com.au/p/marketing/name_south_and_what_your_domain_DIt0B9PsYhpY0x3LdPTzRN> http://www.brw.com.au/p/marketing/name_south_and_what_your_domain_DIt0B9PsYhpY0x3LdPTzRN> ********************** - MISCELLANEOUS ********************** GoDaddy gets another Domain Appraisal patent GoDaddy has been issued another U.S. patent related to domain name appraisals. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/godaddy-gets-another-domain-appraisal-patent/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/09/godaddy-gets-another-domain-appraisal-patent/> Which domain name registrars lost (and won) transfers according to most recent official data ICANN just published Verisign?s official .com numbers from August, which gives us a chance to check in on how certain registrars are doing from a customer standpoint. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/10/com-transfers/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/10/com-transfers/> ********************** - WEBHOSTING ********************** Cloud firm Iomart reports sharp rise in revenue and profits Hosting and cloud computing firm Iomart has posted a sharp rise in revenue and profit, helped by several acquisitions. < <http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-30395735> http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-30395735> French web-hosting company OVH eyes market listing: Le Figaro French Web-hosting and server provider OVH could consider a stock market listing, French daily Le Figaro reported on Wednesday, citing finance head Nicolas Boyer. < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/10/us-ovh-ipo-idINKBN0JO0KH20141210> http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/10/us-ovh-ipo-idINKBN0JO0KH20141210> ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Heritage Auctions to hold super-exclusive domain auction at Waldorf Astoria Hotel Heritage Auctions is trying something different for its next domain name auction: it will be a super-exclusive event held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/10/heritage-auctions-waldorf-astoria-hotel/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/10/heritage-auctions-waldorf-astoria-hotel/> Long Holiday Weekend Brings Aftermarket Lull Offset by Sale Over $5 Million in Escrow The four-day Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S. cut the work week down to three days for most American companies last week. While people are off enjoying big family dinners and getting a head start on Christmas shopping, it is traditionally a slow week for domain sales and that was the case again this year. The highest sale reported was Ehaber.com at $45,000 via Sedo, one of only eight five-figure sales made public. < <http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2014/20141210.htm> http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2014/20141210.htm> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** Grappling With the ?Culture of Free? in Napster?s Aftermath Once upon a time, a new technology happened along. It was called radio. Soon enough, some people began plucking wireless transmissions out of the air for their own purposes. One clever young man in Washington figured out how to intercept messages that Navy units sent to one another. ?He has represented himself to be at distant naval stations or at sea on warships equipped with wireless apparatus,? a magazine called Electrical World reported in 1907. Back then, this fellow?s actions were not unlawful. They amounted nonetheless to a form of piracy. < <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/08/technology/grappling-with-the-culture-of-free-in-napsters-aftermath.html> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/08/technology/grappling-with-the-culture-of-free-in-napsters-aftermath.html> Swedish police raid sinks The Pirate Bay Swedish police have raided and seized computer and server equipment in Stockholm, taking the notorious piracy site the Pirate Bay offline. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/10/swedish-police-raid-pirate-bay> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/10/swedish-police-raid-pirate-bay> Can The Pirate Bay Make a Comeback? Yesterday The Pirate Bay was raided for the second time in its history and millions of people are still anxiously waiting to see whether the "most resilient" site can make a comeback. At the same time, other torrent sites are noticing a big spike in traffic. < <http://torrentfreak.com/can-pirate-bay-make-comeback-141210/> http://torrentfreak.com/can-pirate-bay-make-comeback-141210/> U.S. senator: Why couldn?t we have taken down the Pirate Bay? Swedish authorities, it seems, have taken down The Pirate Bay, a Web site notorious for facilitating the often-illegal sharing of movies, music and other digital entertainment content. At a Senate hearing Wednesday morning, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, asked the Obama's administration's nominee for the so-called U.S. IP czar post what amounted to, Well, why couldn't we have done that? < <http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/12/10/u-s-senator-why-couldnt-we-have-taken-down-the-pirate-bay/> http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2014/12/10/u-s-senator-why-couldnt-we-have-taken-down-the-pirate-bay/> Pirate site The Pirate Bay goes down, then sails for Costa Rica The original home of The Pirate Bay, probably the Web?s highest-profile site for copyrighted movies, music, and software, is no longer online. < <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2857735/pirate-site-the-pirate-bay-goes-down-then-sails-for-costa-rica.html> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2857735/pirate-site-the-pirate-bay-goes-down-then-sails-for-costa-rica.html> Swedish Police Raid The Pirate Bay, Site Offline Police in Sweden carried out a raid in Stockholm today, seizing servers, computers, and other equipment. At the same time The Pirate Bay and several other torrent-related sites disappeared offline. Although no official statement has been made, TF sources confirm action against TPB. < <http://torrentfreak.com/swedish-police-raid-the-pirate-bay-site-offline-141209/> http://torrentfreak.com/swedish-police-raid-the-pirate-bay-site-offline-141209/> Pirate Bay sunk amid Swedish data-center raid Torrent site and online copyright infringement poster child The Pirate Bay experienced a lengthy worldwide outage on Tuesaday, reportedly following the raid of a Stockholm area data center by Swedish police. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/pirate_bay_stockholm_raid/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/10/pirate_bay_stockholm_raid/> au: Pirates pay for content, Choice survey finds People who engage in regular unauthorised downloading of copyright material are also more likely to pay for online and offline content than Australians who don't engage in piracy, according to a new survey by consumer advocacy group Choice. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/561886/pirates-pay-content-choice-survey-finds/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/561886/pirates-pay-content-choice-survey-finds/> au: No harsh penalties for illicit downloaders under copyright reform Australians will be blocked from accessing popular overseas websites hosting pirated movies and TV shows but would escape punishment for downloading illicit content under copyright law proposals being presented to federal cabinet on Tuesday. < <http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/no-harsh-penalties-for-illicit-downloaders-under-copyright-reform-20141208-122rmj.html> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/no-harsh-penalties-for-illicit-downloaders-under-copyright-reform-20141208-122rmj.html> < <http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/no-harsh-penalties-for-illicit-downloaders-under-copyright-reform-20141208-122rmj.html> http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/no-harsh-penalties-for-illicit-downloaders-under-copyright-reform-20141208-122rmj.html> Aussie Pirates Face Site Blocking, But No Disconnections Australians who illegally download copyrighted material won't face any new regime to slow down or suspend their Internet connections. However, proposals being presented to cabinet today will outline a new mechanism allowing copyright holders to have 'infringing' sites blocked at the ISP level. < <http://torrentfreak.com/aussie-pirates-face-site-blocking-but-no-disconnections-141209/> http://torrentfreak.com/aussie-pirates-face-site-blocking-but-no-disconnections-141209/> au: Copyright clampdown: Scheme to block pirate websites 'open to abuse' Despite government assurances, an anti-piracy scheme that will in some circumstances force ISPs to block access to websites could potentially censor unrelated material, according to intellectual property academic Dr Matthew Rimmer. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/562252/copyright-clampdown-scheme-block-pirate-websites-open-abuse/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/562252/copyright-clampdown-scheme-block-pirate-websites-open-abuse/> au: Internet industry, major entertainment companies given April deadline to agree on digital piracy code The internet industry and makers of commercial music, movies and shows have been given five months to reach agreement on new rules to combat digital piracy or have rules imposed on them by the Federal Government. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-10/internet-entertainment-industries-april-deadline-digital-piracy/5958250> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-10/internet-entertainment-industries-april-deadline-digital-piracy/5958250> au: Movie studios win piracy protection MOVIE studios will soon be able to obtain court orders to force internet providers to block access to websites which host pirated content as part of new amendments the federal government will make to the Copyright Act. < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/movie-studios-win-piracy-protection/story-e6frg906-1227151306804> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/movie-studios-win-piracy-protection/story-e6frg906-1227151306804> ********************** PRIVACY & SURVEILLANCE ********************** Governments increase Internet censorship, surveillance - Berners Lee The inventor of the Worldwide Web said on Thursday access to the internet should be regarded as a basic human right and criticised growing censorship by governments and commercial manipulation. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/uk-web-censorship-idUKKBN0JP00N20141211> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/uk-web-censorship-idUKKBN0JP00N20141211> < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/web-censorship-idINKBN0JP00P20141211> http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/web-censorship-idINKBN0JP00P20141211> Tim Berners-Lee: We must take to the streets to protect the open web ? video The inventor of the world wide web gave a keynote speech at the Every Second Counts Forum, reflecting on the process behind getting his initial idea noticed. Berners-Lee also shares his views on the current issues concerning his creation, including the campaign for net neutrality, of which he is an advocate. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/nov/27/tim-berners-lee-net-neutrality> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/nov/27/tim-berners-lee-net-neutrality> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ / <http://davidgoldstein.tel/> http://davidgoldstein.tel/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. Every time you forgo fossil fuels, you're being part of the solution" - Dr Tim Flannery -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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