*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** More dirty tricks questions raised in .africa saga < <http://domainincite.com/19210-more-dirty-tricks-questions-raised-in-africa- saga> http://domainincite.com/19210-more-dirty-tricks-questions-raised-in-africa-s aga> au/nz: N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015 < <http://bizedge.co.nz/story/nl-govtnz-take-out-top-awards-anzia/> http://bizedge.co.nz/story/nl-govtnz-take-out-top-awards-anzia/> Third ICM windfall due as .sex hits sunrise < <http://domainincite.com/19235-third-icm-windfall-due-as-sex-hits-sunrise> http://domainincite.com/19235-third-icm-windfall-due-as-sex-hits-sunrise> Blue Coat Reveals the Web's Shadiest Neighborhoods: Report shows that more than 95 percent of websites in 10 new TLDs are suspicious < <https://www.bluecoat.com/company/press-releases/blue-coat-reveals-webs-shad iest-neighborhoods> https://www.bluecoat.com/company/press-releases/blue-coat-reveals-webs-shadi est-neighborhoods> Laughable security report labels Google Registry "shady" < <http://domainincite.com/19211-laughable-security-report-labels-google-regis try-shady> http://domainincite.com/19211-laughable-security-report-labels-google-regist ry-shady> au/nz: Federal Court considers whether use of domain name resolving to website is trademark use [registration] < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=810cc10f-cbe6-4c97- a9df-7dffbdc629a9> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=810cc10f-cbe6-4c97-a 9df-7dffbdc629a9> Australian model buys up domain names featuring Kanye for President - after an American man fetched $80,000 < <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3217788/Australian-model-buys-domai n-names-featuring-Kanye-President-entrepreneur-offered-80-000-his.html> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3217788/Australian-model-buys-domain -names-featuring-Kanye-President-entrepreneur-offered-80-000-his.html> ********************** - ICANN ********************** Release of Country and Territory Names within the .BROTHER, .GEA, .ACO, .SECURITY, .PROTECTION, .THEATRE and .RENT TLDs Purpose (Brief): Four (4) Registry Services Evaluation Policy (RSEP) requests were submitted by the registry operators listed below to allow the release of country and territory names for the below TLDs. In total, the requests concern 7 New gTLDs. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-01-en> Meet The NextGen at ICANN54 Dublin Members ICANN's Development and Public Responsibility Department (DPRD) is pleased to announce the newest group of admitted members to the popular NextGen at ICANN program. Started just one year ago, this program has quickly grown and become one of the most exciting opportunities for members of the next generation of Internet users to get involved with ICANN and the global Internet community. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-01-en> Vol-1 Propelling the DNS industry in Africa: A reflection by Pierre Dandjinou In a recent interview with the CNBC Africa in Nairobi, during the third edition of the Africa DNS Forum, the question was raised as to whether any African registry or registrar has been successful in the DNS. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/vol-1-propelling-the-dns-industry-in-africa -a-reflection> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/vol-1-propelling-the-dns-industry-in-africa- a-reflection> Vol-2 Propelling the DNS industry in Africa: A reflection by Pierre Dandjinou A recent blog by Alexa Raad has shed some light on current trends in the domain name industry. She points out that the DNS market is generally divided into three major segments, which experience distinct challenges. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/vol-2-propelling-the-dns-industry-in-africa -a-reflection> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/vol-2-propelling-the-dns-industry-in-africa- a-reflection> Volume 9: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions - Deadlines for two key public comment periods fast approaching by Samantha Dickinson The deadlines for the public comment periods for the two proposals that will soon be forwarded to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) are fast approaching, with just over one week left for stakeholders to submit their views on the contents of the proposals: < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-9-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-disc ussions> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/volume-9-an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discu ssions> Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Purpose: This public comment proceeding is being opened to obtain community input on the Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. < <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-subsequent-prelim-2015-08-31 -en> https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-subsequent-prelim-2015-08-31- en> Letter from Crystal Ondo, Director, Legal Affairs and Compliance | Donuts Inc., to Akram Atallah Release of Country and Territory Names at the Second Level < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/ondo-to-atallah-28aug1 5-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/ondo-to-atallah-28aug15 -en.pdf> Letter from Sarah Gardner, Executive Director | International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies, to Steve Crocker et al. New gTLD Application for .MUSIC < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gardner-to-crocker-et- al-26aug15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/gardner-to-crocker-et-a l-26aug15-en.pdf> More dirty tricks questions raised in .africa saga DotConnectAfrica leaned on a former employee and used suspected astroturf in an unsuccessful attempt to have the Kenyan government support its .africa bid, newly published documents reveal. < <http://domainincite.com/19210-more-dirty-tricks-questions-raised-in-africa- saga> http://domainincite.com/19210-more-dirty-tricks-questions-raised-in-africa-s aga> Lawyers' Analysis Throws Cold Water on ICANN Accountability Plan Proposed accountability enhancements to a key domain name system oversight body may have a destabilizing effect on the organization, according to an impact analysis performed by ICANN's external counsel. < <http://www.bna.com/lawyers-analysis-throws-n17179935352/> http://www.bna.com/lawyers-analysis-throws-n17179935352/> ICANN finally publishes THAT .africa letter, makes me look like an idiot ICANN has finally published the letter it controversially drafted for the African Union Commission in order to help it express support for ZA Central Registry's .africa bid. < <http://domainincite.com/19206-icann-finally-publishes-that-africa-letter-ma kes-me-look-like-an-idiot> http://domainincite.com/19206-icann-finally-publishes-that-africa-letter-mak es-me-look-like-an-idiot> ICANN Discusses Future of the Internet in the Asian Region With Local Language Domain Names And New gTLD Programme ICANN, the international organization overseeing the Internet's DNS, recently organized a press briefing in Bangkok to discuss the development of the DNS and the growth of the Internet in the Asia-Pacific region. They also shared how the Internet can be used in more creative and innovative ways. The DNS is expanding and is expected to grow exponentially beyond the current 3 billion Internet users globally - with nearly half of them in the Asia-Pacific region. < <http://www.newswit.com/.gen/2015-09-02/a306aa429d0536fa44e409247234d0c1/> http://www.newswit.com/.gen/2015-09-02/a306aa429d0536fa44e409247234d0c1/> ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** au/nz: N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015 Innovative local companies have been recognised at the recent 2015 Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIA) ceremony that took place in Auckland's central city church, St. Matthew-in-the-city. < <http://bizedge.co.nz/story/nl-govtnz-take-out-top-awards-anzia/> http://bizedge.co.nz/story/nl-govtnz-take-out-top-awards-anzia/> .food could be heading for limbo after closed generic applicant wins auction The future of the .food gTLD is up in the air after single-registrant applicant Lifestyle Domain Holdings won its contention set. < <http://domainincite.com/19214-food-could-be-heading-for-limbo-after-closed- generic-applicant-wins-auction> http://domainincite.com/19214-food-could-be-heading-for-limbo-after-closed-g eneric-applicant-wins-auction> .KY domain going global On Wednesday, 2 September the Information & Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) will open up the .KY domain to the international community, thereby allowing anyone in the world to register a dot KY domain on a first-come, first-served basis. < <http://www.caymanreporter.com/2015/08/31/ky-domain-going-global/> http://www.caymanreporter.com/2015/08/31/ky-domain-going-global/> .Online is fastest to 50,000 registrations ... According to .Online registry Radix, .online is the fastest new domain to reach 50,000 registrations (excluding registries that gave away free domains). < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/02/online-is-fastest-to-50000-registratio ns/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/02/online-is-fastest-to-50000-registration s/> Third ICM windfall due as .sex hits sunrise If we've learned one thing about new gTLD sunrise periods, it's that adult-oriented TLDs sell quite well. < <http://domainincite.com/19235-third-icm-windfall-due-as-sex-hits-sunrise> http://domainincite.com/19235-third-icm-windfall-due-as-sex-hits-sunrise> sex: ICM Registry steps up awareness campaign as new adult string launches ICM Registry's '.sex' string has opened for sunrise, with the company stepping up its outreach to trademark counsel and the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) predicting an uptick in trademark submissions. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=0d483c36-7bbf-4d37-8 b75-04f7e374dfd2> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=0d483c36-7bbf-4d37-8b 75-04f7e374dfd2> ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** Blue Coat Reveals the Web's Shadiest Neighborhoods: Report shows that more than 95 percent of websites in 10 new TLDs are suspicious Blue Coat Systems, Inc., a market leader in enterprise security, today revealed new research for consumers and businesses that shows the TLDs, or "neighborhoods," most associated with suspicious websites. Among the key findings in the report are that more than 95 percent of websites in 10 different TLDs are rated as suspicious, with that percentage increasing to 100 percent for the top two highest ranking TLDs, .zip and .review. < <https://www.bluecoat.com/company/press-releases/blue-coat-reveals-webs-shad iest-neighborhoods> https://www.bluecoat.com/company/press-releases/blue-coat-reveals-webs-shadi est-neighborhoods> Laughable security report labels Google Registry "shady" A report by security company Blue Coat Systems today denounced new gTLDs as "shady" and recommended organizations think about blocking the "shadiest" ones entirely. < <http://domainincite.com/19211-laughable-security-report-labels-google-regis try-shady> http://domainincite.com/19211-laughable-security-report-labels-google-regist ry-shady> Web address explosion is bonanza for cyber-criminals: study [Reuters] An explosion in the number of new Internet addresses has created a wealth of opportunities for criminals exploiting shady domains such as .zip, .kim or .party, according to an industry study published on Tuesday. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/09/01/us-internet-security-domains-idUKK CN0R13LZ20150901> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/09/01/us-internet-security-domains-idUKKC N0R13LZ20150901> < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/01/internet-security-domains-idINKCN0 R13TC20150901> http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/01/internet-security-domains-idINKCN0R 13TC20150901> Could It Be? Study Finds 95% Of Websites In 10 New gTLDs Suspicious. A study from Blue Coat Systems claims that more than 95 percent of websites in ten TLDs, including nine new gTLDs, are rated as suspicious, with that percentage increasing to 100 percent for the top two highest ranking TLDs, .zip and .review. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/02/could-it-be-study-finds-95-of-website s-in-10-new-gtlds-suspicious/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/02/could-it-be-study-finds-95-of-websites -in-10-new-gtlds-suspicious/> London Makes Top 10 for Safe Web 'Hoods ... And the .London suffix, set up in 2014, is the ninth safest web neighborhood in the world, ranked alongside Japan, Gibraltar and Kuwait in the top 10. < <http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/london-makes-top-10-for-safe-web/ > http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/london-makes-top-10-for-safe-web/> Donuts Releasing Previously Reserved Domains For Travel gTLDs Donuts is releasing the latest batch of previously reserved domains in ten travel-related gTLDs on 2 September. These domains have previously been held back due to name collision concerns. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/02/donuts-releasing-domains-travel-gtlds /> http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/02/donuts-releasing-domains-travel-gtlds/ > .XYZ seeks to dismiss Verisign's expert testimony .XYZ is asking the court to dismiss expert testimony from four expert witnesses in Verisign's false advertising lawsuit against the new TLD company. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/xyz-seeks-to-dismiss-verisigns-expert- testimony/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/xyz-seeks-to-dismiss-verisigns-expert-t estimony/> Online Reviews Provide Insights into gTLD Customers' Needs by Alex Tajirian There is a high degree of uncertainty when launching a product, and new gTLDs are no exception. However, registries that have introduced them -- or will introduce them in the second round of new gTLDs -- can improve their odds. A key move: go to established domain name forums and check out their specialized sections for new gTLDs. What users say there can help companies refine tactics and strategy. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150831_online_reviews_provide_insights_into _gtld_customers_needs/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150831_online_reviews_provide_insights_into_ gtld_customers_needs/> This week: .Amsterdam, .Fans, .FYI and .MBA A handful of new domain names are hitting domain registrars' shelves this week. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/this-week-amsterdam-fans-fyi-and-mba/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/this-week-amsterdam-fans-fyi-and-mba/> Giving .Love to new TLDs with Christa Taylor - DNW Podcast #48 Christa Taylor runs new TLD consulting firm Dot TBA, which has assisted a number of new TLD applicants with their financial projections. She's also currently involved with the launch of the .Love TLD. Christa discusses the current state of new TLDs, how this will likely shake out in the next few years, and what's .love got to do with it. < <https://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/giving-love-to-new-tlds-with-christa- taylor-dnw-podcast-48/> https://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/giving-love-to-new-tlds-with-christa-t aylor-dnw-podcast-48/> ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** U.S. developing sanctions against China over cyberthefts The Obama administration is developing a package of unprecedented economic sanctions against Chinese companies and individuals who have benefited from their government's cybertheft of valuable U.S. trade secrets. < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/administration-devel oping-sanctions-against-china-over-cyberespionage/2015/08/30/9b2910aa-480b-1 1e5-8ab4-c73967a143d3_story.html> https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/administration-develo ping-sanctions-against-china-over-cyberespionage/2015/08/30/9b2910aa-480b-11 e5-8ab4-c73967a143d3_story.html> In Wake of Cyberattacks, U.S. Readies Sanctions Against China The U.S. government is purportedly readying economic sanctions against China and is prepared to call out several Chinese companies and individuals for cyber espionage. < <https://threatpost.com/in-wake-of-cyberattacks-u-s-readies-sanctions-agains t-china/114481> https://threatpost.com/in-wake-of-cyberattacks-u-s-readies-sanctions-against -china/114481> ********************** - DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** What you need to know about cybersquatting [Infographic] As the internet has expanded in recent years to become a vital part of practically everything, companies have been scrambling to get their hands on the best domains in order to leverage their business potential to the maximum. < <http://betanews.com/2015/08/31/what-you-need-to-know-about-cybersquatting-i nfographic/> http://betanews.com/2015/08/31/what-you-need-to-know-about-cybersquatting-in fographic/> Company tries to emulate Chinese TM domain scam, fails miserably A registrar from China emails you, saying that someone is trying to register domain names very similar to your trademark or existing domain names. They're checking with you as a courtesy to see if you'd like to register the domains first. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/domain-scam-fail/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/domain-scam-fail/> Did Kendall And Kylie Jenner Know Outcome Of Their Domain Dispute Before Filing At WIPO? Teens are way out front when it comes to tech stuff and the internet. So it's totally not surprising that American teen tv stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner announced winning their domain name disputes even before the disputes were filed at the World Intellectual Property Organization. The Jenner sisters are part of the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" reality television show. < <http://www.ip-watch.org/2015/09/01/did-kendall-and-kylie-jenner-know-outcom e-of-their-domain-dispute-before-filing-at-wipo/> http://www.ip-watch.org/2015/09/01/did-kendall-and-kylie-jenner-know-outcome -of-their-domain-dispute-before-filing-at-wipo/> Star Wars domain dispute: The empire strikes back After a decade of being in the hands of the rebels, Lucasfilm has finally wrestled back control of starwars.co.uk and a number of related domain names: so what are the rules in this epic cyberspace battle? < <http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/growing-a-business/business-regulations/249 2481/star-wars-domain-dispute-the-empire-strikes-back.thtml> http://www.growthbusiness.co.uk/growing-a-business/business-regulations/2492 481/star-wars-domain-dispute-the-empire-strikes-back.thtml> Internet domain name row sees Welsh council lose out to Bristol man A Welsh council has failed in a battle with a Bristol man over his registration of an internet domain name similar to names registered to the local authority. < <http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/internet-domain-name-row-sees- 9976698> http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/internet-domain-name-row-sees-9 976698> au/nz: Federal Court considers whether use of domain name resolving to website is trademark use [registration] The recent 650-paragraph judgment in Accor Australia & New Zealand Hospitality Pty Ltd v Liv Pty Ltd ([2015] FCA 554) presents a smorgasbord of trademark law issues with some consumer law for dessert. Perhaps suffering from indigestion, his Honour commented on the disproportionate amount of resources expended on this dispute. This article focuses on selected issues. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=810cc10f-cbe6-4c97- a9df-7dffbdc629a9> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=810cc10f-cbe6-4c97-a 9df-7dffbdc629a9> ********************** - MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Web.com: Verisign did a "blatant bait-and-switch" Web.com is fighting back against a Verisign request for more information about how the registrar accounted for .xyz domain name registrations. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/02/web-com-verisign-did-a-blatant-bait-an d-switch/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/02/web-com-verisign-did-a-blatant-bait-and -switch/> Pheenix to offer $13.99 domain name backorders Expired domain name backordering service Pheenix is offering a new tier of expired domain backorders at just $13.99 per domain. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/pheenix-to-offer-13-99-domain-name-bac korders/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/08/31/pheenix-to-offer-13-99-domain-name-back orders/> ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Santa.com Is For Sale, And You're Kind of Tempted to Buy It ... Santa.com is up for sale - offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to "own a piece of Christmas," according to a news release from market advisory firm Hilco Streambank, the group handling the sale. An auction date has not yet been scheduled. < <http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/08/31/santacom-is-for-sale> http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/08/31/santacom-is-for-sale> Australian model buys up domain names featuring Kanye for President - after an American man fetched $80,000 A young Australian entrepreneur is hoping to cash in after Kanye West sensationally announced his plans to run for US President in 2020. < <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3217788/Australian-model-buys-domai n-names-featuring-Kanye-President-entrepreneur-offered-80-000-his.html> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3217788/Australian-model-buys-domain -names-featuring-Kanye-President-entrepreneur-offered-80-000-his.html> Owner of KanyeForPresident.com is Being Offered $80k for the Domain Kanye's 2020 presidential campaign announcement may not just be an elevation for his career, but the political run might just load the pockets of an unsuspecting domain owner as well. < <http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/08/kid-receives-80-grand-offer-kanye-presid ential-domain-name/> http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/08/kid-receives-80-grand-offer-kanye-preside ntial-domain-name/> Kanye West Over a Barrel ...On Presidential Domain Name Kanye West may have just made a young man a fortune by announcing his possible run for President. < <http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/kanye-west-for-president-website-domain-name/ > http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/kanye-west-for-president-website-domain-name/> Over 100 Kanye West President Domains Registered Today In Many Extensions Even .XYZ Since announcing he is running for President of the United States in 2020 at the MTV Music Video Awards last night, people have been registering domain names related to the hip-hop artist promised presidential run. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2015/08/31/over-100-kanye-west-president-domains- registered-today-in-many-extensions-even-xyz/> http://www.thedomains.com/2015/08/31/over-100-kanye-west-president-domains-r egistered-today-in-many-extensions-even-xyz/> ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** Study finds older Tasmanians not keeping pace with shift to internet Older Tasmanians are increasingly being left behind by the advance of the internet, a report has found. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-31/study-finds-older-tasmanians-not-keep ing-pace-with-shift-to-int/6738152> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-31/study-finds-older-tasmanians-not-keepi ng-pace-with-shift-to-int/6738152> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** au: No Dallas Buyers Club Piracy Appeal in Oz, Company Considering Options After a big defeat last month in the Federal Court in Australia, the company behind the movie Dallas Buyers Club (DBC) has decided not to appeal the decision to restrict its pursuit of alleged pirates. However, DBC isn't giving up just yet. The company says it will approach the problem from a different direction and is considering its options. < <https://torrentfreak.com/no-dallas-buyers-club-piracy-appeal-in-oz-company- considering-options-150902/> https://torrentfreak.com/no-dallas-buyers-club-piracy-appeal-in-oz-company-c onsidering-options-150902/> ************************** GOVERNMENT & POLICY ************************** au: "They don't get it": Huston slams "Village Idiot" approach on Data Retention Global Internet networks expert Geoff Huston this week said Australia was at risk of being positioned as the "Global Village Idiot" courtesy of the Data Retention legislation passed by the "bureaucrats" in the Government, alleging that none of the organisations in support of the policy actually understand technology. < <http://delimiter.com.au/2015/09/02/they-dont-get-it-huston-slams-village-id iot-approach-on-data-retention/> http://delimiter.com.au/2015/09/02/they-dont-get-it-huston-slams-village-idi ot-approach-on-data-retention/> au: The Global Village idiot I recall from some years back, when we were debating in Australia some national Internet censorship proposal de jour, that if the Internet represented a new Global Village then Australia was trying very hard to position itself as the Global Village Idiot. And the current situation with Australia's new Data Retention laws may well support a case for reviving that sentiment. < <http://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2015-08/gvi.html> http://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2015-08/gvi.html> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ 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... URL: <http://lists.cynosure.com.au/mailman/private/dns/attachments/20150903/ae6e19cb/attachment-0001.html>Received on Thu Sep 03 2015 - 03:42:48 UTC
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