*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** Internet Fragmentation: An Overview < <http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> Strickling: Challenges remain but the future of Internet governance is bright < <http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future -internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future- internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> Registrars boycotting ?gag order? .sucks contract < <http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract > http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract> Two new gTLD registries open offices in China < <http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china > http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china> Patent troll hits registrars with $60m shakedown < <http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedo wn> http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedow n> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Internet Fragmentation: An Overview A thriving and open Internet provides the foundation for the fourth industrial revolution. There has been growing concern that the Internet may be in danger of splintering into a series of bordered cyberspace segments endangering its very nature. World Economic Forum?s Global Challenge on the Future of the Internet supported research highlights a number of fault lines that need to be addressed by bringing all stakeholders together. < <http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> Remarks of Assistant Secretary Strickling at State of the Net 2016 Conference ... With that lead-in, here are what I see as the leading Internet governance questions for 2016: Will we complete the IANA stewardship transition this year? There is a lot riding on this question. First, of course, we want to preserve and strengthen the multistakeholder coordination of the Domain Name System through ICANN. Second, the efforts to date represent the largest multistakeholder process ever undertaken. Not only will ICANN be stronger as a result of this effort but a successful outcome here will serve as a powerful example to the world that the multistakeholder model can solve difficult issues regarding the Internet. < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2016/remarks-assistant-secretary-s trickling-state-net-2016-conference> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2016/remarks-assistant-secretary-st rickling-state-net-2016-conference> Strickling: Challenges remain but the future of Internet governance is bright As the debate on who "runs" the Internet continues, the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration said he believes multi-stakeholder decision-making will prevail. < <http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future -internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future- internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> Political rhetoric around the IANA transition heats up In March 2014, the US-based NTIA announced its "intent to transition key internet domain name functions to the global multi-stakeholder community". In recent weeks the political debate over the transition has heated up, with Ronald van Tuijl, the 2016 president of INTA, viewing it as a development ?that trademark owners cannot ignore?. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/Blog/detail.aspx?g=b3efaed0-451c-43cf-8 d96-027c4632871a> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/Blog/detail.aspx?g=b3efaed0-451c-43cf-8d 96-027c4632871a> The Trouble with the TPP, Day 16: Intervening in Internet Governance The Trouble with the TPP series explores Internet-related issues this week, starting with the surprising inclusion of Internet governance in a trade deal. The debate over Internet governance for much of the past decade has often come down to a battle between ICANN and the ITU, which in turn is characterized as a choice between a private-sector led, bottoms-up, consensus model (ICANN) or a governmental-controlled approach. Canada (along with countries like the U.S. and Australia) have consistently sided with the ICANN-model, arguing for a multi-stakeholder approach with limited government intervention. < <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-16-interven ing-in-internet-governance/> http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-16-interveni ng-in-internet-governance/> Call for Inputs: Taking Stock of the 10th IGF and Suggestions for the 11th IGF All IGF stakeholders are invited to submit inputs to the IGF Secretariat related to the following questions: < <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf -and-suggestions-for-the-11th-igf> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf- and-suggestions-for-the-11th-igf> ********************** ICANN ********************** Call for Volunteers: GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures The GNSO Council seeks volunteers to serve on a PDP Working Group to develop recommendations for New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en> Safety and Security at ICANN Meetings by Nicholas Tomasso The world is a different place than it was only a few years ago. Tragically, we have learned that terrorist acts can occur anywhere, from Southern California to Paris. We recognize the changing global security landscape and are instituting some new security measures for all future ICANN meetings. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/safety-and-security-at-icann-meetings> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/safety-and-security-at-icann-meetings> 2015 LAC Communications Highlights by Alexandra Dans, Head of Communications, Latin America and the Caribbean ICANN's Latin American and the Caribbean team is constantly working to increase regional participation and spread awareness about ICANN's role. The following is a recap of our 2015 communications efforts, which were aimed at strengthening ICANN's presence in the region and providing the community with opportunities to engage with us and learn about what we do. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-lac-communications-highlights> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-lac-communications-highlights> What?s New at ICANN?s Development and Public Responsibility Department? Following a review of the previous year at ICANN?s Development and Public Responsibility Department, my team and I are excited about what 2016 will bring. As an important part of ICANN?s Community-Approved Five Year Strategic Plan, we have worked hard to support current and new stakeholders? participation at ICANN, and have supported our internal staff through programs, tools and collaborative efforts aimed at making the multistakeholder model stronger and more diverse. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/what-s-new-at-icann-s-development-and-publi c-responsibility-department> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/what-s-new-at-icann-s-development-and-public -responsibility-department> DATA RETENTION WAIVER ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DANMARK ? FILIAL AF ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. USA ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DANMARK ? FILIAL AF ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. USA submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request on the basis of Registrar's contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in Denmark. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-26-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-26-en> Letter from Amanda Palmer to ICANN and Economist Intelligence Unit New gTLD Application for .MUSIC < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/palmer-to-icann-eiu-19 jan16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/palmer-to-icann-eiu-19j an16-en.pdf> Member of Congress Sean P. Duffy to Fadi Chehad? Internet Governance < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/duffy-to-chehade-13jan 16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/duffy-to-chehade-13jan1 6-en.pdf> ICANN tests emergency registry with dead dot-brand ICANN is running a test of its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator program, using the dead dot-brand gTLD .doosan as its guinea pig. < <http://domainincite.com/19883-icann-tests-emergency-registry-with-dead-dot- brand> http://domainincite.com/19883-icann-tests-emergency-registry-with-dead-dot-b rand> Russian lawmaker proposes international action to bar ISIS from internet A leftist Russian MP has said the Foreign Ministry should initiate a process to switch off the internet across any territory controlled by terrorist group Islamic State. ... Nilov also explained that in order to achieve the proposed ?blockade,? members of the international community must address the US-based ICANN. < <https://www.rt.com/politics/330052-russian-lawmaker-proposes-international- action/> https://www.rt.com/politics/330052-russian-lawmaker-proposes-international-a ction/> ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** Number of .es domains up 2.3% to nearly 1.8 mln in 2015 The number of domain names registered under the ccTLD for Spain, .es, increased by 2.27 percent to 1,795,037 in 2015, according to internet development agency Red.es. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-es-domains-up-23-to-nearly-18-ml n-in-2015--1124431> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-es-domains-up-23-to-nearly-18-mln -in-2015--1124431> Londoners choose their favourite small businesses Twelve London-based businesses were crowned the best in the capital last night at the inaugural Dot London Small Business Awards 2015, with winners including a vegan bakery, a pop-up cocktail den and a not-for-profit members club. < <http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/londoners-choose-their-favourite-sma ll-businesses> http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/londoners-choose-their-favourite-smal l-businesses> Registrars boycotting ?gag order? .sucks contract Registrars are ignoring new provisions in their .sucks contracts that they say amount to a ?gag order?. < <http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract > http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract> zw: ZISPA website taken down as association readies launch of new platform ZISPA (The Zimbabwe Internet Service Providers Association) is a name that anyone trying to understand the domain registration dynamics in Zimbabwe will have probably heard of. ... Anyone trying to access the ZISPA site since December 2015 might have noticed that the website hasn?t been available resulting in people who need its web-based services turning to other domain service providers like name.co.zw to verify and secure domains. < <http://www.techzim.co.zw/2016/01/zispa-website-taken-association-readies-la unch-new-platform/> http://www.techzim.co.zw/2016/01/zispa-website-taken-association-readies-lau nch-new-platform/> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Fox promises dot-brand will be ?the next big thing? Fox seems set to become an unexpectedly early adopter of its dot-brand gTLD, .fox. < <http://domainincite.com/19877-fox-promises-dot-brand-will-be-the-next-big-t hing> http://domainincite.com/19877-fox-promises-dot-brand-will-be-the-next-big-th ing> Two new gTLD registries open offices in China Portfolio gTLD registries Famous Four Media and Minds + Machines have both announced that they?re formally entering the Chinese market. < <http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china > http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china> China Update Minds + Machines Group Limited ... is pleased to announce its expansion into the Chinese market with the appointment of the highly respected registry service company, ZDNS, as its local infrastructure partner. < <http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2016/01/china-update/> http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2016/01/china-update/> Famous Four Media expands into China [news release] Famous Four Media, the world?s leading domain name management company for new-style domain names, is expanding its operations into the Asian geography by opening a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity in China for the purpose of applying for Ministry of Industry and Information Technology accreditation. < <http://www.realwire.com/releases/Famous-Four-Media-expands-into-China> http://www.realwire.com/releases/Famous-Four-Media-expands-into-China> Minds + Machines, FFM make push into China Two more new TLD companies are establishing ties in China to tap into the growing appetite for domain names there. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/27/minds-machines-ffm-make-push-into-chin a/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/27/minds-machines-ffm-make-push-into-china /> This week?s new TLDs: 3 more from XYZ New TLD company XYZ LLC releases three new domain names this week. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/xyz-new-domain-name/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/xyz-new-domain-name/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** ENISA?s Cyber-Threat overview 2015 ENISA Threat Landscape 2015: A consolidated overview to the 15 top cyber threats together with detailed threat assessments in the emerging areas Software Defined Networks and Big Data. < <https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/enisa2019s-cyber-threat-ov erview-2015> https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/enisa2019s-cyber-threat-ove rview-2015> Arbor Networks 11th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report Finds Relentless Threat Environment Driving Demand for Managed Security Services and Incident Response Support Arbor Networks Inc., ... released its 11th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report (WISR) offering direct insights from the global operational security community on a comprehensive range of issues from threat detection and incident response to staffing, budgets and partner relationships. For the first time, nearly half of the respondents were from enterprise, government and educational organizations, with service providers at 52 percent. Arbor?s long-standing customer relationships and reputation as a trusted advisor and solution provider make this report possible each year. < <http://www.arbornetworks.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2016-press-rele ases/5608-arbor-networks-11th-annual-worldwide-infrastructure-security-repor t-finds-relentless-threat-environment-driving-demand-for-managed-security-se rvices-and-incident-response-support> http://www.arbornetworks.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2016-press-relea ses/5608-arbor-networks-11th-annual-worldwide-infrastructure-security-report -finds-relentless-threat-environment-driving-demand-for-managed-security-ser vices-and-incident-response-support> 11 years of reporting on DDoS and Advanced Threats Arbor Networks is proud to release the 11th annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report. This report is designed to help network operators understand the breadth of the threats that they face, gain insight into what their peers are doing to address these threats, and comprehend both new and continuing trends. This year?s report features responses from 354 respondents, the most ever by a significant margin, with over half of respondents representing enterprise, government or education. A good global distribution of respondents rounds out what has been our broadest representation of the Internet community ever. < <http://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/11-years-of-reporting-on-ddos-and -advanced-threats/> http://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/11-years-of-reporting-on-ddos-and- advanced-threats/> DDoS attacks reach 500Gbps The size of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks globally continues to grow, with the largest being 500 gigabits per second according to the latest report by Arbor Networks. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/592717/ddos-attacks-reach-500gbps/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/592717/ddos-attacks-reach-500gbps/> au: SEMINAR: Securing our future in cyberspace: Next steps The closing public session of the National Security College's week-long program of activities will be a Q&A-style event allowing a lively exchange of ideas and reflections on securing Australia?s future in cyberspace. Head of College Professor Rory Medcalf with moderate the discussion with a panel of the world?s leading cyberspace academics and think-tank specialists. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to engage with: < <https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/securing-our-future-in-cyberspace-next-step s-tickets-21001765847?aff=efbnreg> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/securing-our-future-in-cyberspace-next-steps -tickets-21001765847?aff=efbnreg> Israeli Electric Authority Hit by ?Severe Cyber Attack,? Likely Ransomware Israel?s Electric Authority was hit by what officials are calling a ?severe cyber attack.? Conflicting reports argue the agency was hit by ransomware. < <https://threatpost.com/israeli-electric-authority-hit-by-severe-cyber-attac k-likely-ransomware/116036/> https://threatpost.com/israeli-electric-authority-hit-by-severe-cyber-attack -likely-ransomware/116036/> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** Whois Inaccuracy Complaints Can Lead to Domain Cancellations, Deletion of Defamatory Websites Many of the internet defamation attacks regularly discussed on our blog are published on well-established, high-ranking websites such as Ripoff Report, Pissed Consumer or mainstream social media platforms. Oftentimes, however, bad actors will go as far as registering new domains solely to disparage another party or parties on their own websites. < <http://www.defamationremovalattorneysblog.com/2016/01/3169icann-whois-inacc uracy-domain-cancellations/> http://www.defamationremovalattorneysblog.com/2016/01/3169icann-whois-inaccu racy-domain-cancellations/> < <http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b93ae73e-58fe-4762-85c6-aeb06 e3d38f8> http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b93ae73e-58fe-4762-85c6-aeb06e 3d38f8> Anti-cybersquatting service gives brands a boost Accent Media, the registry for .tickets, has launched a new anti-cybersquatting service that allows rights holders to contest the purchase of their trademarks as domain names. < <http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id =4751> http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id= 4751> ********************** REGISTRAR NEWS ********************** Patent troll hits registrars with $60m shakedown A patent troll that claims it invented email reminders has launched a shakedown campaign against registrars that could be worth as much as $62 million. < <http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedo wn> http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedow n> Q&A: GoDaddy?s New Chief Product Officer, Steven Aldrich In this Q&A interview, we ask Aldrich about how the CPO position came about, why techy people sometimes don?t get products right, what product opportunities lie ahead for hosting providers, and if hosting is as exciting as insurance. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/qa-godaddys-new-chief-product-offic er-steven-aldrich> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/qa-godaddys-new-chief-product-office r-steven-aldrich> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** IPv6 and DNSSEC Are Respectively 20 and 19 Years Old. Same Fight and Challenges? by Mohsen Souissi A few weeks ago I came across an old interview of me by ITespresso.fr from 10 years back entitled "IPv6 frees human imagination". At the time, I was talking about the contributions IPv6 was expected to make and the challenges it had to face. After reading the article again, I realized that it has become a little dusty (plus a blurred photo of the interviewee :-)). But what caught my attention the most in the interview was my assertion: "If IPv6 does not prevail in 2006, it's a safe bet that it will happen in 2007". Wow! < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_ipv6_dnssec_are_respectively_20_and_ 19_years_old_same_fight/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_ipv6_dnssec_are_respectively_20_and_1 9_years_old_same_fight/> Mark your calendars for NamesCon? Just a week after the final curtain closed on NamesCon 2016, show organizers have already opened registration for the January 2017 show. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/mark-your-calendars-for-namescon/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/mark-your-calendars-for-namescon/> Rightside Lays Off ?Around 6% of It?s Employees? I received several reports over the weekend that Rightside laid off some of its work staff late last week. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2016/01/25/rightside-laysoff-around-6-of-its-work force/> http://www.thedomains.com/2016/01/25/rightside-laysoff-around-6-of-its-workf orce/> 2015 Domain Year in Review by Alison Simpson 2015 was a challenging yet exciting year for brand owners. While new gTLDs continue to consume much of the news in the domain industry, there were other notable highlights. Global domain registrations reached nearly 300 million; ICANN had several initiatives in motion that were of particular concern to brand owners; and companies continued to face threats to their brand reputation, revenue and customer trust. Here's my top 5 domain highlights from 2015. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_2015_domain_year_in_review/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_2015_domain_year_in_review/> DomainHoldings Warns Someone Using .Biz Version of Their Name May Be Attempting Scam I got an email this morning from DomainHoldings.com VP of Operations Wendy Leung with information that all domain buyers and sellers should be aware of. Wendy said they have reason to believe that someone using DomainHoldings.biz may be posing as the legitimate Florida based brokerage to lure domain owners. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160127.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160127.htm> ********************** WEBHOSTING ********************** Hostpoint reports 2015 revenue up by 24% Swiss web hosting provider Hostpoint has reported revenue of more than CHF 14.5 million for 2015, up 24 percent or CHF 2.8 million from CHF 11.7 million in 2014. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/hostpoint-reports-2015-revenue-up-by-24--1 125016> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/hostpoint-reports-2015-revenue-up-by-24--11 25016> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Buying and Selling Websites with Rick Latona ? DNW Podcast #68 We buy and sell domain names ? but what about developed websites? Rick Latona?s brokerage Latonas.com specializes in established websites and is very successful at connecting buyers and sellers. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/buying-and-selling-websites-podcast/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/buying-and-selling-websites-podcast/> Gandi.net's Investment in the Chinese Market Earns French Registrar a High Honor from CNNIC Much has been written about the 2015 domain aftermarket boom created by Chinese buyers - but China presents a great opportunity for companies offering new domain registrations as well. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160125.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160125.htm> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Internet Fragmentation: An Overview A thriving and open Internet provides the foundation for the fourth industrial revolution. There has been growing concern that the Internet may be in danger of splintering into a series of bordered cyberspace segments endangering its very nature. World Economic Forum?s Global Challenge on the Future of the Internet supported research highlights a number of fault lines that need to be addressed by bringing all stakeholders together. < <http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> http://www.weforum.org/reports/internet-fragmentation-an-overview> Remarks of Assistant Secretary Strickling at State of the Net 2016 Conference ... With that lead-in, here are what I see as the leading Internet governance questions for 2016: Will we complete the IANA stewardship transition this year? There is a lot riding on this question. First, of course, we want to preserve and strengthen the multistakeholder coordination of the Domain Name System through ICANN. Second, the efforts to date represent the largest multistakeholder process ever undertaken. Not only will ICANN be stronger as a result of this effort but a successful outcome here will serve as a powerful example to the world that the multistakeholder model can solve difficult issues regarding the Internet. < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2016/remarks-assistant-secretary-s trickling-state-net-2016-conference> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/speechtestimony/2016/remarks-assistant-secretary-st rickling-state-net-2016-conference> Strickling: Challenges remain but the future of Internet governance is bright As the debate on who "runs" the Internet continues, the head of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration said he believes multi-stakeholder decision-making will prevail. < <http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future -internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> http://www.fiercegovernmentit.com/story/strickling-challenges-remain-future- internet-governance-bright/2016-01-27> Political rhetoric around the IANA transition heats up In March 2014, the US-based NTIA announced its "intent to transition key internet domain name functions to the global multi-stakeholder community". In recent weeks the political debate over the transition has heated up, with Ronald van Tuijl, the 2016 president of INTA, viewing it as a development ?that trademark owners cannot ignore?. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/Blog/detail.aspx?g=b3efaed0-451c-43cf-8 d96-027c4632871a> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/Blog/detail.aspx?g=b3efaed0-451c-43cf-8d 96-027c4632871a> The Trouble with the TPP, Day 16: Intervening in Internet Governance The Trouble with the TPP series explores Internet-related issues this week, starting with the surprising inclusion of Internet governance in a trade deal. The debate over Internet governance for much of the past decade has often come down to a battle between ICANN and the ITU, which in turn is characterized as a choice between a private-sector led, bottoms-up, consensus model (ICANN) or a governmental-controlled approach. Canada (along with countries like the U.S. and Australia) have consistently sided with the ICANN-model, arguing for a multi-stakeholder approach with limited government intervention. < <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-16-interven ing-in-internet-governance/> http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-16-interveni ng-in-internet-governance/> Call for Inputs: Taking Stock of the 10th IGF and Suggestions for the 11th IGF All IGF stakeholders are invited to submit inputs to the IGF Secretariat related to the following questions: < <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf -and-suggestions-for-the-11th-igf> http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/call-for-inputs-taking-stock-of-the-10th-igf- and-suggestions-for-the-11th-igf> ********************** ICANN ********************** Call for Volunteers: GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures The GNSO Council seeks volunteers to serve on a PDP Working Group to develop recommendations for New gTLDs Subsequent Procedures. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en> Safety and Security at ICANN Meetings by Nicholas Tomasso The world is a different place than it was only a few years ago. Tragically, we have learned that terrorist acts can occur anywhere, from Southern California to Paris. We recognize the changing global security landscape and are instituting some new security measures for all future ICANN meetings. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/safety-and-security-at-icann-meetings> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/safety-and-security-at-icann-meetings> 2015 LAC Communications Highlights by Alexandra Dans, Head of Communications, Latin America and the Caribbean ICANN's Latin American and the Caribbean team is constantly working to increase regional participation and spread awareness about ICANN's role. The following is a recap of our 2015 communications efforts, which were aimed at strengthening ICANN's presence in the region and providing the community with opportunities to engage with us and learn about what we do. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-lac-communications-highlights> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-lac-communications-highlights> What?s New at ICANN?s Development and Public Responsibility Department? Following a review of the previous year at ICANN?s Development and Public Responsibility Department, my team and I are excited about what 2016 will bring. As an important part of ICANN?s Community-Approved Five Year Strategic Plan, we have worked hard to support current and new stakeholders? participation at ICANN, and have supported our internal staff through programs, tools and collaborative efforts aimed at making the multistakeholder model stronger and more diverse. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/what-s-new-at-icann-s-development-and-publi c-responsibility-department> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/what-s-new-at-icann-s-development-and-public -responsibility-department> DATA RETENTION WAIVER ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DANMARK ? FILIAL AF ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. USA ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DANMARK ? FILIAL AF ASCIO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. USA submitted to ICANN a Registrar Data Retention Waiver Request on the basis of Registrar's contention that compliance with the data collection and/or retention requirements of the Data Retention Specification in the 2013 RAA violates applicable law in Denmark. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-26-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-26-en> Letter from Amanda Palmer to ICANN and Economist Intelligence Unit New gTLD Application for .MUSIC < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/palmer-to-icann-eiu-19 jan16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/palmer-to-icann-eiu-19j an16-en.pdf> Member of Congress Sean P. Duffy to Fadi Chehad? Internet Governance < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/duffy-to-chehade-13jan 16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/duffy-to-chehade-13jan1 6-en.pdf> ICANN tests emergency registry with dead dot-brand ICANN is running a test of its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator program, using the dead dot-brand gTLD .doosan as its guinea pig. < <http://domainincite.com/19883-icann-tests-emergency-registry-with-dead-dot- brand> http://domainincite.com/19883-icann-tests-emergency-registry-with-dead-dot-b rand> Russian lawmaker proposes international action to bar ISIS from internet A leftist Russian MP has said the Foreign Ministry should initiate a process to switch off the internet across any territory controlled by terrorist group Islamic State. ... Nilov also explained that in order to achieve the proposed ?blockade,? members of the international community must address the US-based ICANN. < <https://www.rt.com/politics/330052-russian-lawmaker-proposes-international- action/> https://www.rt.com/politics/330052-russian-lawmaker-proposes-international-a ction/> ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** Number of .es domains up 2.3% to nearly 1.8 mln in 2015 The number of domain names registered under the ccTLD for Spain, .es, increased by 2.27 percent to 1,795,037 in 2015, according to internet development agency Red.es. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-es-domains-up-23-to-nearly-18-ml n-in-2015--1124431> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-es-domains-up-23-to-nearly-18-mln -in-2015--1124431> Londoners choose their favourite small businesses Twelve London-based businesses were crowned the best in the capital last night at the inaugural Dot London Small Business Awards 2015, with winners including a vegan bakery, a pop-up cocktail den and a not-for-profit members club. < <http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/londoners-choose-their-favourite-sma ll-businesses> http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/londoners-choose-their-favourite-smal l-businesses> Registrars boycotting ?gag order? .sucks contract Registrars are ignoring new provisions in their .sucks contracts that they say amount to a ?gag order?. < <http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract > http://domainincite.com/19859-registrar-boycotting-gag-order-sucks-contract> zw: ZISPA website taken down as association readies launch of new platform ZISPA (The Zimbabwe Internet Service Providers Association) is a name that anyone trying to understand the domain registration dynamics in Zimbabwe will have probably heard of. ... Anyone trying to access the ZISPA site since December 2015 might have noticed that the website hasn?t been available resulting in people who need its web-based services turning to other domain service providers like name.co.zw to verify and secure domains. < <http://www.techzim.co.zw/2016/01/zispa-website-taken-association-readies-la unch-new-platform/> http://www.techzim.co.zw/2016/01/zispa-website-taken-association-readies-lau nch-new-platform/> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Fox promises dot-brand will be ?the next big thing? Fox seems set to become an unexpectedly early adopter of its dot-brand gTLD, .fox. < <http://domainincite.com/19877-fox-promises-dot-brand-will-be-the-next-big-t hing> http://domainincite.com/19877-fox-promises-dot-brand-will-be-the-next-big-th ing> Two new gTLD registries open offices in China Portfolio gTLD registries Famous Four Media and Minds + Machines have both announced that they?re formally entering the Chinese market. < <http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china > http://domainincite.com/19880-two-new-gtld-registries-open-offices-in-china> China Update Minds + Machines Group Limited ... is pleased to announce its expansion into the Chinese market with the appointment of the highly respected registry service company, ZDNS, as its local infrastructure partner. < <http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2016/01/china-update/> http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2016/01/china-update/> Famous Four Media expands into China [news release] Famous Four Media, the world?s leading domain name management company for new-style domain names, is expanding its operations into the Asian geography by opening a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity in China for the purpose of applying for Ministry of Industry and Information Technology accreditation. < <http://www.realwire.com/releases/Famous-Four-Media-expands-into-China> http://www.realwire.com/releases/Famous-Four-Media-expands-into-China> Minds + Machines, FFM make push into China Two more new TLD companies are establishing ties in China to tap into the growing appetite for domain names there. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/27/minds-machines-ffm-make-push-into-chin a/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/27/minds-machines-ffm-make-push-into-china /> This week?s new TLDs: 3 more from XYZ New TLD company XYZ LLC releases three new domain names this week. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/xyz-new-domain-name/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/xyz-new-domain-name/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** ENISA?s Cyber-Threat overview 2015 ENISA Threat Landscape 2015: A consolidated overview to the 15 top cyber threats together with detailed threat assessments in the emerging areas Software Defined Networks and Big Data. < <https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/enisa2019s-cyber-threat-ov erview-2015> https://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/enisa2019s-cyber-threat-ove rview-2015> Arbor Networks 11th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report Finds Relentless Threat Environment Driving Demand for Managed Security Services and Incident Response Support Arbor Networks Inc., ... released its 11th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report (WISR) offering direct insights from the global operational security community on a comprehensive range of issues from threat detection and incident response to staffing, budgets and partner relationships. For the first time, nearly half of the respondents were from enterprise, government and educational organizations, with service providers at 52 percent. Arbor?s long-standing customer relationships and reputation as a trusted advisor and solution provider make this report possible each year. < <http://www.arbornetworks.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2016-press-rele ases/5608-arbor-networks-11th-annual-worldwide-infrastructure-security-repor t-finds-relentless-threat-environment-driving-demand-for-managed-security-se rvices-and-incident-response-support> http://www.arbornetworks.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2016-press-relea ses/5608-arbor-networks-11th-annual-worldwide-infrastructure-security-report -finds-relentless-threat-environment-driving-demand-for-managed-security-ser vices-and-incident-response-support> 11 years of reporting on DDoS and Advanced Threats Arbor Networks is proud to release the 11th annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report. This report is designed to help network operators understand the breadth of the threats that they face, gain insight into what their peers are doing to address these threats, and comprehend both new and continuing trends. This year?s report features responses from 354 respondents, the most ever by a significant margin, with over half of respondents representing enterprise, government or education. A good global distribution of respondents rounds out what has been our broadest representation of the Internet community ever. < <http://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/11-years-of-reporting-on-ddos-and -advanced-threats/> http://www.arbornetworks.com/blog/insight/11-years-of-reporting-on-ddos-and- advanced-threats/> DDoS attacks reach 500Gbps The size of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks globally continues to grow, with the largest being 500 gigabits per second according to the latest report by Arbor Networks. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/592717/ddos-attacks-reach-500gbps/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/592717/ddos-attacks-reach-500gbps/> au: SEMINAR: Securing our future in cyberspace: Next steps The closing public session of the National Security College's week-long program of activities will be a Q&A-style event allowing a lively exchange of ideas and reflections on securing Australia?s future in cyberspace. Head of College Professor Rory Medcalf with moderate the discussion with a panel of the world?s leading cyberspace academics and think-tank specialists. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to engage with: < <https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/securing-our-future-in-cyberspace-next-step s-tickets-21001765847?aff=efbnreg> https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/securing-our-future-in-cyberspace-next-steps -tickets-21001765847?aff=efbnreg> Israeli Electric Authority Hit by ?Severe Cyber Attack,? Likely Ransomware Israel?s Electric Authority was hit by what officials are calling a ?severe cyber attack.? Conflicting reports argue the agency was hit by ransomware. < <https://threatpost.com/israeli-electric-authority-hit-by-severe-cyber-attac k-likely-ransomware/116036/> https://threatpost.com/israeli-electric-authority-hit-by-severe-cyber-attack -likely-ransomware/116036/> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** Whois Inaccuracy Complaints Can Lead to Domain Cancellations, Deletion of Defamatory Websites Many of the internet defamation attacks regularly discussed on our blog are published on well-established, high-ranking websites such as Ripoff Report, Pissed Consumer or mainstream social media platforms. Oftentimes, however, bad actors will go as far as registering new domains solely to disparage another party or parties on their own websites. < <http://www.defamationremovalattorneysblog.com/2016/01/3169icann-whois-inacc uracy-domain-cancellations/> http://www.defamationremovalattorneysblog.com/2016/01/3169icann-whois-inaccu racy-domain-cancellations/> < <http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b93ae73e-58fe-4762-85c6-aeb06 e3d38f8> http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=b93ae73e-58fe-4762-85c6-aeb06e 3d38f8> Anti-cybersquatting service gives brands a boost Accent Media, the registry for .tickets, has launched a new anti-cybersquatting service that allows rights holders to contest the purchase of their trademarks as domain names. < <http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id =4751> http://www.ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id= 4751> ********************** REGISTRAR NEWS ********************** Patent troll hits registrars with $60m shakedown A patent troll that claims it invented email reminders has launched a shakedown campaign against registrars that could be worth as much as $62 million. < <http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedo wn> http://domainincite.com/19866-patent-troll-hits-registrars-with-60m-shakedow n> Q&A: GoDaddy?s New Chief Product Officer, Steven Aldrich In this Q&A interview, we ask Aldrich about how the CPO position came about, why techy people sometimes don?t get products right, what product opportunities lie ahead for hosting providers, and if hosting is as exciting as insurance. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/qa-godaddys-new-chief-product-offic er-steven-aldrich> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/qa-godaddys-new-chief-product-office r-steven-aldrich> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** IPv6 and DNSSEC Are Respectively 20 and 19 Years Old. Same Fight and Challenges? by Mohsen Souissi A few weeks ago I came across an old interview of me by ITespresso.fr from 10 years back entitled "IPv6 frees human imagination". At the time, I was talking about the contributions IPv6 was expected to make and the challenges it had to face. After reading the article again, I realized that it has become a little dusty (plus a blurred photo of the interviewee :-)). But what caught my attention the most in the interview was my assertion: "If IPv6 does not prevail in 2006, it's a safe bet that it will happen in 2007". Wow! < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_ipv6_dnssec_are_respectively_20_and_ 19_years_old_same_fight/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_ipv6_dnssec_are_respectively_20_and_1 9_years_old_same_fight/> Mark your calendars for NamesCon? Just a week after the final curtain closed on NamesCon 2016, show organizers have already opened registration for the January 2017 show. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/mark-your-calendars-for-namescon/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/mark-your-calendars-for-namescon/> Rightside Lays Off ?Around 6% of It?s Employees? I received several reports over the weekend that Rightside laid off some of its work staff late last week. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2016/01/25/rightside-laysoff-around-6-of-its-work force/> http://www.thedomains.com/2016/01/25/rightside-laysoff-around-6-of-its-workf orce/> 2015 Domain Year in Review by Alison Simpson 2015 was a challenging yet exciting year for brand owners. While new gTLDs continue to consume much of the news in the domain industry, there were other notable highlights. Global domain registrations reached nearly 300 million; ICANN had several initiatives in motion that were of particular concern to brand owners; and companies continued to face threats to their brand reputation, revenue and customer trust. Here's my top 5 domain highlights from 2015. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_2015_domain_year_in_review/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160125_2015_domain_year_in_review/> DomainHoldings Warns Someone Using .Biz Version of Their Name May Be Attempting Scam I got an email this morning from DomainHoldings.com VP of Operations Wendy Leung with information that all domain buyers and sellers should be aware of. Wendy said they have reason to believe that someone using DomainHoldings.biz may be posing as the legitimate Florida based brokerage to lure domain owners. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160127.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160127.htm> ********************** WEBHOSTING ********************** Hostpoint reports 2015 revenue up by 24% Swiss web hosting provider Hostpoint has reported revenue of more than CHF 14.5 million for 2015, up 24 percent or CHF 2.8 million from CHF 11.7 million in 2014. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/hostpoint-reports-2015-revenue-up-by-24--1 125016> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/hostpoint-reports-2015-revenue-up-by-24--11 25016> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Buying and Selling Websites with Rick Latona ? DNW Podcast #68 We buy and sell domain names ? but what about developed websites? Rick Latona?s brokerage Latonas.com specializes in established websites and is very successful at connecting buyers and sellers. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/buying-and-selling-websites-podcast/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/01/25/buying-and-selling-websites-podcast/> Gandi.net's Investment in the Chinese Market Earns French Registrar a High Honor from CNNIC Much has been written about the 2015 domain aftermarket boom created by Chinese buyers - but China presents a great opportunity for companies offering new domain registrations as well. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160125.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160125.htm> ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** What is the dark net, and how will it shape the future of the digital age? The dark net has continued to make headlines over the last decade as a mysterious part of the internet where criminals lurk and engage in illegal activities, all from the privacy of home computers. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/explainer-what-is-the-dark-net/703887 8> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/explainer-what-is-the-dark-net/7038878 > ********************************* CHILD PROTECTION & ONLINE SAFETY ********************************* au/dk: Shannon McCoole: Notorious paedophile testifies against alleged administrator of dark net abuse ring A notorious Australian paedophile who ran one of the world's biggest child abuse networks has given evidence to a Danish court against a man alleged to have helped him administer the online forum. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/shannon-mccoole-testifies-alleged-dan ish-child-porn-expert/7115312> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/shannon-mccoole-testifies-alleged-dani sh-child-porn-expert/7115312> ********************** PRIVACY & SURVEILLANCE ********************** The heavy price we pay for ?free? Wi-Fi For many years, New York City has been developing a ?free? public Wi-Fi project. Called LinkNYC, it is an ambitious effort to bring wireless Internet access to all of the city?s residents. < <https://theconversation.com/the-heavy-price-we-pay-for-free-wi-fi-52412> https://theconversation.com/the-heavy-price-we-pay-for-free-wi-fi-52412> ************************** GOVERNMENT & POLICY ************************** The Trouble with the TPP, Day 17: Weak E-commerce Rules As part of the U.S. effort to drum up support for the TPP, President Barack Obama enlisted the support of eBay, sending an email to 600,000 merchants that claimed that the agreement would help e-commerce and small merchants. That message was repeated by Andrea Stairs, the managing director of eBay Canada, who wrote an op-ed in the Financial Post that similarly pointed to the e-commerce rules, de minimis customs rules, and the benefits for small and medium sized business. The Trouble with the TPP is that a closer look at the text reveals that the benefits from the e-commerce provisions, de minimis rules, and the much-touted SME chapter are practically non-existent. < <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-17-weak-e-c ommerce-rules/> http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-17-weak-e-co mmerce-rules/> The Trouble with the TPP, Day 15: Weak Anti-Spam Law Standards The Trouble with the TPP and privacy, which includes weak privacy laws, restrictions on data localization, bans on data transfer restrictions, and a failure to obtain privacy assurances from the U.S., also includes the agreement?s weak anti-spam standards. Given the fact that nearly all TPP countries have some form of anti-spam law (with the exception of Brunei), the inclusion of anti-spam provision in the TPP was not surprising, yet the agreement sets the bar far lower than that found in many countries. < <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-15-weak-ant i-spam-law-standards/> http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2016/01/the-trouble-with-the-tpp-day-15-weak-anti -spam-law-standards/> ------ 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... 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