*************************************************** Don?t forget to register for the Australian Internet Governance Forum next week on 6 and 7 October in Melbourne. Topics up for discussion include security in .au, .au dispute resolution, auDA Foundation, the internet and reshaping of culture, metadata retention, gender and the internet and internet and indigenous communities. Registration and more information is available from: http://www.igf.org.au/ *************************************************** Handing over control of the Internet is unconstitutional, Republicans say < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/handing-over-c ontrol-of-the-internet-is-unconstitutional-republicans-say/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/handing-over-co ntrol-of-the-internet-is-unconstitutional-republicans-say/> ICANN Announces Phase One Results from Economic Study Evaluating Competition in the Domain Name Space < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-28-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-28-en> Uniregistry Takes Over .HIV gTLD Continuing Fundraising Goals < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/28/uniregistry-takeover-hiv-gtld/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/28/uniregistry-takeover-hiv-gtld/> More Than Just Forwarding: How .brands Like Apple Can Use Defensive Registrations by Tony Kirsch < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150928_how_brands_like_apple_can_use_defens ive_registrations/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150928_how_brands_like_apple_can_use_defensi ve_registrations/> Study reveals general awareness of cybersquatting threat remains too low < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=ec380db4-e99e-4613-9 37b-39d5c1e01631> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=ec380db4-e99e-4613-93 7b-39d5c1e01631> Verisign introduces free, privacy-focused public DNS < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2987972/cisco-subnet/verisign-introduce s-free-privacy-focused-public-dns.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2987972/cisco-subnet/verisign-introduces -free-privacy-focused-public-dns.html> au: The dirty world of domain trading < <http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69623-the-dirty-world-of-do main-trading> http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69623-the-dirty-world-of-dom ain-trading> The Dirty World Of Domain Trading < <http://www.domainer.com.au/the-dirty-world-of-domain-trading/> http://www.domainer.com.au/the-dirty-world-of-domain-trading/> au: Five tips for spotting domain trends to make money < <http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69614-five-tips-for-spottin g-domain-trends-to-make-money> http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69614-five-tips-for-spotting -domain-trends-to-make-money> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Handing over control of the Internet is unconstitutional, Republicans say Congressional Republicans are once again accusing the Obama administration of violating the Constitution. < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/handing-over-c ontrol-of-the-internet-is-unconstitutional-republicans-say/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/handing-over-co ntrol-of-the-internet-is-unconstitutional-republicans-say/> ICANN taking over the 'net from Uncle Sam? Ted Cruz to the rescue! Four leading Congressional figures, including US presidential candidate Ted Cruz, have questioned whether the Obama Administration has the legal right to transfer control of the internet's key technical functions outside the US government. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/28/ted_cruz_questions_entire_iana_tran sition/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/28/ted_cruz_questions_entire_iana_trans ition/> Revisiting Internet Governance by Paul Budde You might recall that I played an advisory role to the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) in 2012 in Dubai. In the run-up to that event -- as well as during and after it -- I gave my opinion on the role of internet governance, plus an analysis of what was happening. At that time I held a more conciliatory position on the issue, but you may have noticed that, in the wake of the Snowden revelations and the illegal NSA activities, as well as many other similar activities from ASIO in Australia and no doubt the Russian, Israeli and Chinese authorities, my position has shifted significantly. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150927_evisiting_internet_governance/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150927_evisiting_internet_governance/> ********************** ICANN ********************** ICANN Announces Phase One Results from Economic Study Evaluating Competition in the Domain Name Space ICANN today published the findings from the "Phase 1 Assessment of the Competitive Effects Associated with the New gTLD Program," setting a baseline for measuring competition in the domain name marketplace to be compared against changes that may be found a year later. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-28-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-28-en> Case Studies As part of ICANN's global efforts to raise awareness of, and interest in new gTLDs, all registries are invited to partner with us to develop case studies. These case studies tell the story of a TLD, including its background and business objectives. They are intended for use as educational resources. We will continue to publish new case studies on this webpage on an ongoing basis. < <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/case-studies> http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/case-studies> TLD Incident Response Resource Now Available by Dave Piscitello When TLD operations are attacked, ICANN's SSR department may be asked to assist with incident response, either directly, or as a facilitator that can identify competent incident response, recovery, or subsequent investigations. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/top-level-domain-incident-response-resource -now-available> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/top-level-domain-incident-response-resource- now-available> IPv6: The Future is Now More than Ever by Adiel. A. Akplogan | Vice President of Technical Engagement On Thursday of last week (September 28th), ARIN announced that it has officially run out of IPv4 addresses. This is an important milestone in a countdown that started on 3 February 2011, when IANA's central pool of IPv4 addresses was depleted, triggering the implementation of the last phase of the Global Policy "for the Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space". < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/ipv6-the-future-is-now-more-than-ever> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/ipv6-the-future-is-now-more-than-ever> What to Expect at ICANN54: A Guide for Business Stakeholders This webinar is an introduction to ICANN and the Commercial Stakeholder Group. It is designed for people in the business world who are new to the ICANN Community and interested in the upcoming ICANN54 Public Meeting in Dublin, Ireland taking place on 18-22 October 2015. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-28-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-09-28-en> Chairs' Statement from the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability Meeting in Los Angeles Members and participants of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) met in Los Angeles, California, from 25-26 September 2015. The gathering served as an opportunity to begin analysis of the feedback received in the group?s recent public comment, advance discussions on key outstanding issues and reach agreement on next steps towards finalizing its Work Stream 1 recommendations. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairs-statement-from-the-cross-community-w orking-group-on-enhancing-icann-accountability-meeting-in-los-angeles> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/chairs-statement-from-the-cross-community-wo rking-group-on-enhancing-icann-accountability-meeting-in-los-angeles> 30 September 2015 ? Updated Auction Schedule The Auction Schedule is updated as of 30 September 2015. Additional Auctions may be scheduled based on eligibility. < <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions> http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions> Letter from Steve Crocker to Thomas Schneider DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA) v. ICANN independent review process (IRP) proceedings < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-schneider-2 9sep15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-schneider-29 sep15-en.pdf> Letter from Thomas Schneider, Chair | ICANN GAC, to Steve Crocker Clarification request regarding GAC Buenos Aires Communiqu? < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-2 6sep15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-26 sep15-en.pdf> Letter from Howard M. Stupp, International Olympic Committee (IOC) | Director of Legal Affairs, to Steve Crocker ICANN Independent Review Proceeding: 01-14-0001-6263 < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/stupp-to-crocker-17sep 15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/stupp-to-crocker-17sep1 5-en.pdf> Letter from Steve Crocker to Thomas Schneider DotConnectAfrica Trust (DCA) v. ICANN independent review process (IRP) proceedings < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-schneider-2 9sep15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/crocker-to-schneider-29 sep15-en.pdf> Do you agree with our fee hike? Press 1 to answer Yes; or 2 for Yes Every biz that wishes to sell domain names ? called a registrar ? has to pay the organization $4,000 a year, plus 18 cents on every domain they sell. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/29/icann_fee_agreement_survey_only_yes _option/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/29/icann_fee_agreement_survey_only_yes_ option/> ICANN on ?knife edge? after accountability impasse The ICANN board of directors and the community group tasked with improving its accountability have failed to come to a compromise over the future direction of the organization, despite an intense two-day argument at the weekend. < <http://domainincite.com/19355-icann-on-knife-edge-after-accountability-impa sse> http://domainincite.com/19355-icann-on-knife-edge-after-accountability-impas se> New TLD competition report is worthless ICANN released a report yesterday called ?Phase I Assessment of the Competitive Effects Associated with the New gTLD Program?, undertaken by an outside research firm. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/new-tld-competition-report-is-worthles s/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/new-tld-competition-report-is-worthless /> ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** eu: First outcome of the WHOIS Quality Programme Please note that in line with EURid?s WHOIS Quality Programme, a number of domain names have been or are about to be withdrawn and/or deleted. < <http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/sep-2015/first-outcome-whois-quality-programme> http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/sep-2015/first-outcome-whois-quality-programme> Uniregistry Takes Over .HIV gTLD Continuing Fundraising Goals The .hiv gTLD has found a new home with Uniregistry agreeing to take over the reins and agreeing to continue the gTLD?s role in raising awareness and funds for HIV and AIDS causes. It is anticipated the takeover will be concluded prior to 1 December ? World AIDS Day. < <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24185> http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24185> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/28/uniregistry-takeover-hiv-gtld/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/09/28/uniregistry-takeover-hiv-gtld/> Uniregistry will stick with risky .hiv model for now Uniregistry has agreed to take over the new gTLD .hiv from original registry dotHIV, and said it has no plans to immediately change the business model. < <http://domainincite.com/19359-uniregistry-will-stick-with-risky-hiv-model-f or-now> http://domainincite.com/19359-uniregistry-will-stick-with-risky-hiv-model-fo r-now> 16,000+ .NYC domains will be released next week .NYC will release 16,674 previously blocked .NYC domain names on October 8. The domain names were all blocked as name collisions. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/16000-nyc-domains-will-be-released-nex t-week/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/16000-nyc-domains-will-be-released-next -week/> Smack talk is cheap: .sucks domains are going for 99 cents a year We've all heard the stories about big, famous people like Taylor Swift and Mark Zuckerberg buying up Web addresses ending in .sucks. But now low-level peons like you and me have the chance to make like the stars ? for dirt cheap. < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/you-can-now-bu y-your-very-own-sucks-domain-for-99-cents/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/09/29/you-can-now-buy -your-very-own-sucks-domain-for-99-cents/> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** More Than Just Forwarding: How .brands Like Apple Can Use Defensive Registrations by Tony Kirsch The domain industry media was abuzz last week with speculation that tech giant Apple may be gearing up to launch its .apple brand TLD. Rumours began when it was discovered that Apple registered 29 .com domain names that to the untrained eye, appear to be strangely worded. These include the likes of imovieapple.com, macbookproapple.com and ipadapple.com, providing hope to many industry pundits that they could potentially be defensive registrations designed to protect Apple from losing traffic when it begins to utilise its .apple TLD. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150928_how_brands_like_apple_can_use_defens ive_registrations/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150928_how_brands_like_apple_can_use_defensi ve_registrations/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** Stakeholders Must Work Together to Protect Cybersecurity Research: Report Cybersecurity stakeholders need to work together to promote legal changes necessary to protect cybersecurity research and vulnerability disclosures, according to a workshop report published this week by the University of California at Berkeley. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/stakeholders-must-work-together-to- protect-cybersecurity-research-report> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/stakeholders-must-work-together-to-p rotect-cybersecurity-research-report> John McAfee?s warning on hackers Smart device manufacturers are building a playground for hackers, cybersecurity pioneer John Mc?Afee warns, adding that companies are putting security last in their rush to build a world where every conceivable object ? from cars and household appliances ? are connected to the internet. < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/john-mcafees-warning-on -hackers/story-e6frgakx-1227547967616> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/john-mcafees-warning-on- hackers/story-e6frgakx-1227547967616> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** Study reveals general awareness of cybersquatting threat remains too low ICANN has published its first Global Registrant Survey, which reveals that almost half of domain name registrants are unaware of cybersquatting. The findings evidence the uphill battle facing trademark counsel as they seek to ensure that internet users are not duped by those seeking to exploit their marks. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=ec380db4-e99e-4613-9 37b-39d5c1e01631> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=ec380db4-e99e-4613-93 7b-39d5c1e01631> Donald Trump unleashes trademark fury on critic?s website ... Donald Trump wants to stop StopTrump.us, a website that sells a variety of anti-Trump paraphernalia, including T-shirts and other doodads that have slogans like "Donald is Dumb" and "Stop Trump." His lawyer has sent a cease-and-desist letter ordering the website to stop selling its anti-Trump wares and hand over the domain name. < <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/09/donald-trump-unleashes-trademark -fury-on-critics-website/> http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/09/donald-trump-unleashes-trademark- fury-on-critics-website/> Blackjack.com: A rare RDNH in an ?outside the scope? UDRP A three person National Arbitration Forum panel has found the complainants in a UDRP over Blackjack.com to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/28/blackjack-com-a-rare-rdnh-in-an-outsid e-the-scope-udrp/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/28/blackjack-com-a-rare-rdnh-in-an-outside -the-scope-udrp/> Lawsuit filed to recover stolen OnlineMBA.com domain name After failing to recover the allegedly stolen domain name OnlineMBA.com through a UDRP, the previous owner of the domain name has turned to the courts. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/lawsuit-stolen-onlinemba-domain-name/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/09/29/lawsuit-stolen-onlinemba-domain-name/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** How Many Websites Are There? Most webpages die after a couple of months. The average lifespan is something like 100 days. That's longer than it used to be. In the late 1990s, the typical webpage lasted for around 44 days. < <http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/09/how-many-websites-are -there/408151/> http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/09/how-many-websites-are- there/408151/> Verisign introduces free, privacy-focused public DNS When it comes to DNS, there are a lot of choices available. Yesterday, Verisign introduced a free, public DNS service that respects users' privacy. < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2987972/cisco-subnet/verisign-introduce s-free-privacy-focused-public-dns.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2987972/cisco-subnet/verisign-introduces -free-privacy-focused-public-dns.html> Introducing Verisign Public DNS: A Free Recursive DNS Service That Respects Your Privacy There are two types of information that can be found online about you: the information you intentionally post and the information that is automatically collected. < <http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/introducing_verisign_public_dns_a> http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/introducing_verisign_public_dns_a> Thinking Ahead on Privacy in the Domain Name System by Burt Kaliski Earlier this year, I wrote about a recent enhancement to privacy in the Domain Name System (DNS) called qname-minimization. Following the principle of minimum disclosure, this enhancement reduces the information content of a DNS query to the minimum necessary to get either an authoritative response from a name server, or a referral to another name server. < <http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/thinking_ahead_on_privacy_in> http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/thinking_ahead_on_privacy_in> Verisign offers free public DNS Verisign has launched a free recursive DNS service aimed at the consumer market. < <http://domainincite.com/19361-verisign-offers-free-public-dns> http://domainincite.com/19361-verisign-offers-free-public-dns> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** au: The dirty world of domain trading All is not well in the world of domain trading, with complaints arising of insider trading, deception and conscious reselling of prohibited domains. < <http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69623-the-dirty-world-of-do main-trading> http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69623-the-dirty-world-of-dom ain-trading> The Dirty World Of Domain Trading I was made aware of this article (written by David M Williams) which was published on iTWire earlier today. < <http://www.domainer.com.au/the-dirty-world-of-domain-trading/> http://www.domainer.com.au/the-dirty-world-of-domain-trading/> au: Five tips for spotting domain trends to make money David Lye is the founder of Netfleet, which he describes as Australia's number one domain name trading platform. According to Lye "domaining" can be described as the online equivalent of property investing but without the price tag. < <http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69614-five-tips-for-spottin g-domain-trends-to-make-money> http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/69614-five-tips-for-spotting -domain-trends-to-make-money> ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** How ad-blocking software could revolutionise disabled people?s lives We?ve all been there: we want to shop online, find a new recipe for supper, catch up on the latest news or watch a video ? only to be dazzled by a moving, blinking or flashing advert. These ?autoplaying? ads are annoying for most internet users, but for those with disabilities or long-term conditions, they make those websites largely inaccessible. < <http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/30/ad-blocking-software-revolut ionise-disabled-lives> http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/30/ad-blocking-software-revoluti onise-disabled-lives> ********************** TELECOMMUNICATIONS ********************** au: Communications Minister is hopeful 'all should be good' and NBN satellite won't blow up on launch The Federal Government has taken out satellite insurance in the unlikely event that the National Broadband Network (NBN) satellite blows up when it launches tomorrow. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/mitch-fifield-hopes-nbn-satellite-won t-blow-up-when-launched/6815678> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-30/mitch-fifield-hopes-nbn-satellite-wont -blow-up-when-launched/6815678> ------ 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. 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