*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** BGC's Comments on Recent Reconsideration Request by Chris Disspain, Chair, BGC < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/bgc-s-comments-on-recent-reconsideration-re quest> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/bgc-s-comments-on-recent-reconsideration-req uest> AusRegistry: Latest Behind The Dot Examines .AU Security And Global Cyber Threats < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/ausregistry-behind-the-dot-security-g lobal-cyber-threats/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/ausregistry-behind-the-dot-security-gl obal-cyber-threats/> Behind the Dot magazine examines security in .au and global cyber threats by Adrian Kinderis, CEO AusRegistry [including An international perspective: DNSSEC in Austria] < <http://www.ausregistry.com.au/news/behind-the-dot-magazine-examines-securit y-in-au-and-global-cyber-threats> http://www.ausregistry.com.au/news/behind-the-dot-magazine-examines-security -in-au-and-global-cyber-threats> $41m auction loser tries to slam brakes on .shop < <http://domainincite.com/19907-41m-auction-loser-tries-to-slam-brakes-on-sho p> http://domainincite.com/19907-41m-auction-loser-tries-to-slam-brakes-on-shop > ?We?re not homophobic!? ICANN pleads as it throws out .gay appeal < <http://domainincite.com/19935-were-not-homophobic-icann-pleads-as-it-throws -out-gay-appeal> http://domainincite.com/19935-were-not-homophobic-icann-pleads-as-it-throws- out-gay-appeal> US Pharmacy Association Extends List of Not Recommended Websites, Pushes Use of .PHARMACY < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/us-pharmacy-association-extends-list- of-not-recommended-websites-pushes-use-of-pharmacy/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/us-pharmacy-association-extends-list-o f-not-recommended-websites-pushes-use-of-pharmacy/> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** What can ICANN do? Human Rights and Internet Governance Who governs the Internet? The answer might be surprising. Since 1998, key parts of Internet governance have been administered by an organisation called ICANN, under contract from the NTIA (part of the US Department of Commerce). ICANN?s involvement comes under the remit of one of its departments ? the IANA. IANA, amongst other things, hands out blocks of IP addresses to countries and approves domain names ? both essential parts of the Internet?s digital infrastructure. < <http://beyondthestate.net/2016/01/26/what-can-icann-do-human-rights-and-int ernet-governance/> http://beyondthestate.net/2016/01/26/what-can-icann-do-human-rights-and-inte rnet-governance/> Asia Pacific to participate in Internet?s governance Asia Pacific is set to participate in Internet's governance as the long-awaited proposal to end the U.S. Government's stewardship over vital Internet technical functions is almost complete. < <http://www.mis-asia.com/tech/industries/asia-pacific-to-participate-in-inte rnets-governance/> http://www.mis-asia.com/tech/industries/asia-pacific-to-participate-in-inter nets-governance/> ********************** ICANN ********************** Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN?s Accountability has ushered in 2016 with a full schedule and renewed dedication to its mission. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-c cwg-accountability-co-chairs> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-cc wg-accountability-co-chairs> BGC's Comments on Recent Reconsideration Request by Chris Disspain, Chair, BGC During its meetings on 13 January and 1 February 2016, ICANN's Board Governance Committee considered a Request for Reconsideration filed by dotgay LLC. This request asked us to reconsider the outcome of a Community Priority Evaluation, which resulted in dotgay LLC's .GAY application not achieving community priority. Having carefully considered the Request for Reconsideration, the BGC denied it at our face-to-face meeting on 1 February 2016. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/bgc-s-comments-on-recent-reconsideration-re quest> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/bgc-s-comments-on-recent-reconsideration-req uest> Updated PDT Specifications: Whois Test Updates ICANN has updated the PDT Whois test specifications and published a new Whois self-test tool. The updated Whois tests incorporate the requirements of the Additional Whois Information Policy and Whois Advisory. < <https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-03feb16- en> https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-03feb16-e n> The Korean Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules ICANN is pleased to announce the formation of the Generation Panel to develop Root Zone Label Generation Rules for Korean. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-02-01-en> Letter from Thomas Schneider, Chair | ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee, to Steve Crocker GAC Advice Effectiveness Review Report < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-2 -29jan16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-2- 29jan16-en.pdf> Letter from Thomas Schneider, Chair | ICANN Governmental Advisory Committee, to Steve Crocker Current rounds of new gTLDs Safeguards < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-2 9jan16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/schneider-to-crocker-29 jan16-en.pdf> Paris partner picked for ICANN panel ICANN, the organization at the heart of the internet, regulating domain names, has selected Hogan Lovells partner David Taylor as one of only two European members to serve on the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team. The other European member is the Principal Advisor responsible for internet governance issues and the Internet Governance Task Force at the European Commission. < <http://www.limegreenipnews.com/2016/02/paris-partner-picked-for-icann-panel /> http://www.limegreenipnews.com/2016/02/paris-partner-picked-for-icann-panel/ > ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** AusRegistry: Latest Behind The Dot Examines .AU Security And Global Cyber Threats With internet security becoming an ever growing threat and ever more important issue, the latest issue of the quarterly Behind the Dot: State of the .au Domain from AusRegistry examines these issues with a focus on .au. < <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24466> http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24466> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/ausregistry-behind-the-dot-security-g lobal-cyber-threats/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/ausregistry-behind-the-dot-security-gl obal-cyber-threats/> Behind the Dot magazine examines security in .au and global cyber threats by Adrian Kinderis, CEO AusRegistry [including An international perspective: DNSSEC in Austria] I am pleased to announce the release of the sixth edition of AusRegistry?s industry report, Behind the Dot: State of the .au Domain. Trust is an integral aspect of the .au namespace. Our .au survey has consistently shown that Australian Internet users are more likely to trust a website that ends in .au and that they associate .au domain names with Australian entities. < <http://www.ausregistry.com.au/news/behind-the-dot-magazine-examines-securit y-in-au-and-global-cyber-threats> http://www.ausregistry.com.au/news/behind-the-dot-magazine-examines-security -in-au-and-global-cyber-threats> Cybercrime on .CH Websites Declines In 2015, But Increases On Swiss Companies Using Other TLDs The number of incidents of cybercrime on websites using .ch (Switzerland) and .li (Liechtenstein) domains decreased in 2015 while there was an increase in the number of phishing attacks on Swiss companies? websites with other domain endings, the SWITCH Foundation, which operates the registry for both ccTLDs, announced. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/01/cybercrime-ch-websites-declines-2015/ > http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/01/cybercrime-ch-websites-declines-2015/> $41m auction loser tries to slam brakes on .shop Lawyer-happy gTLD applicant Commercial Connect has put GMO Registry?s $41 million purchase of the new gTLD .shop in jeopardy by filing an appeal with ICANN. < <http://domainincite.com/19907-41m-auction-loser-tries-to-slam-brakes-on-sho p> http://domainincite.com/19907-41m-auction-loser-tries-to-slam-brakes-on-shop > ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** ?We?re not homophobic!? ICANN pleads as it throws out .gay appeal ICANN has refused dotgay LLC?s latest appeal against adverse .gay decisions, and has taken the unusual step of preemptively defending itself against probably inevitable accusations from gay rights groups. < <http://domainincite.com/19935-were-not-homophobic-icann-pleads-as-it-throws -out-gay-appeal> http://domainincite.com/19935-were-not-homophobic-icann-pleads-as-it-throws- out-gay-appeal> .Gay domain name applicant denied again ICANN Board Governance Committee denies one .gay applicant?s request for reconsideration. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/03/gay-applicant-denied-again/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/03/gay-applicant-denied-again/> DCA sues ICANN for fraud, demands cash New gTLD applicants may have signed away all their rights to sue ICANN, but that doesn?t seem to be a concern for loose-cannon .dotafrica .africa applicant DotConnectAfrica. < <http://domainincite.com/19922-dca-sues-icann-for-fraud-demands-cash> http://domainincite.com/19922-dca-sues-icann-for-fraud-demands-cash> Windfalls still biggest money-spinner for M+M Minds + Machines is still pulling in most of its cash from one-time new gTLD auction defeats, according to its latest trading update. < <http://domainincite.com/19918-windfalls-still-biggest-money-spinner-for-mm> http://domainincite.com/19918-windfalls-still-biggest-money-spinner-for-mm> MP calls for .cornwall domain North Cornwall MP Dan Rogerson has said that an internet domain name for Cornwall could benefit local businesses and help promote the Duchy as a tourist destination. < <https://www.businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/digital-industries/2014 /07/mp-calls-for-cornwall-domain/> https://www.businesscornwall.co.uk/news-by-industry/digital-industries/2014/ 07/mp-calls-for-cornwall-domain/> Minds + Machines scores big with premium domain names Internet TLDs company Minds + Machines finished 2015 with a flourish, enjoying significant growth in billings. < <http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/122030/minds-machines-sc ores-big-with-premium-domain-names-122030.html> http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/122030/minds-machines-sco res-big-with-premium-domain-names-122030.html> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** Lessons to Be Learned from the Armada Collective's DDoS Attacks on Greek Banks by Meg Bear 'It could've been worse' is a fascinating expression. It implies that the incident in question obviously could have been worse than expected, however it also implies that it could have been better, ultimately leading to the conclusion that it was at least somewhat bad. So both fortunately and unfortunately for three Greek banks, the ransom DDoS attacks levied against them by hacker group the Armada Collective could have been worse. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160202_lessons_learned_from_armada_collecti ves_ddos_attacks_greek_banks/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160202_lessons_learned_from_armada_collectiv es_ddos_attacks_greek_banks/> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** US Pharmacy Association Extends List of Not Recommended Websites, Pushes Use of .PHARMACY The US National Association of Boards of Pharmacy issued a report this week discussing the continued need to fight against illegal online drug sellers, as they contribute to the America's prescription opioid epidemic. < <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24467> http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24467> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/us-pharmacy-association-extends-list- of-not-recommended-websites-pushes-use-of-pharmacy/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/03/us-pharmacy-association-extends-list-o f-not-recommended-websites-pushes-use-of-pharmacy/> NABP?s List of Not Recommended Websites Continues to Grow The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy issued a report today, discussing the continued need to fight against illegal online drug sellers, as they contribute to the nation?s prescription opioid epidemic. As noted in the Internet Drug Outlet Identification Program Progress Report for State and Federal Regulators: January 2016, the total number of websites classified as Not Recommended by NABP has grown to 10,668 due to the fact that the websites are selling prescription medications out of compliance with state and federal laws and/or NABP patient safety and pharmacy practice standards. < <http://www.nabp.net/news/nabp-s-list-of-not-recommended-websites-continues- to-grow> http://www.nabp.net/news/nabp-s-list-of-not-recommended-websites-continues-t o-grow> Internet gripe sites and rants: Can anything be done? Responding to defamatory online content, including negative and inaccurate online reviews, tweets, Facebook or blog posts, can be very challenging. Nevertheless, there are some tips and tools that can prove helpful in removing defamatory content. ... Proactive tips to consider include registering potential "gripe" domain name addresses, such as .sucks registrations. Southwest Airlines has registered southwestsucks.com and then provides contact information for lodging complaints at that address, which may redirect some complaints in a more constructive way. You may also benefit from hiring online reputation management firms. < <http://www.insidecounsel.com/2016/02/01/internet-gripe-sites-and-rants-can- anything-be-don> http://www.insidecounsel.com/2016/02/01/internet-gripe-sites-and-rants-can-a nything-be-don> Cybersquatting and how to stop it You have worked hard to build your company's name, and now customers routinely seek out your brand. Your busy website is bringing in significant sales every day. One day, you mistype the address of that website and another one pops up instead. Its domain name is strikingly similar to yours. It is selling products that look strikingly similar, too. < <http://www.wilkauslander.com/news-and-insights/insights/Cybersquatting-and- How-to-Stop-It> http://www.wilkauslander.com/news-and-insights/insights/Cybersquatting-and-H ow-to-Stop-It> < <http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a4351506-9003-4d09-998e-9ccbb eed032f> http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a4351506-9003-4d09-998e-9ccbbe ed032f> ********************** REGISTRAR NEWS ********************** MoveYourDomainDay 2016 Namecheap?s fifth annual MoveYourDomainDay happens on February 2 this year. < <https://blog.namecheap.com/moveyourdomainday-2016/> https://blog.namecheap.com/moveyourdomainday-2016/> ********************** IPv4/IPv6 ********************** He?s sitting on a stack of sweet, sweet IPv4 addresses and needs some advice ?ISP wants a /24 back, what?s it worth?? The question comes from a user of the Reddit section devoted to networking and I?m afraid the answer eventually boils down to ?it depends.? < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/3028767/internet/he-s-sitting-on-a-stac k-of-sweet-sweet-ipv4-addresses-and-needs-some-advice.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/3028767/internet/he-s-sitting-on-a-stack -of-sweet-sweet-ipv4-addresses-and-needs-some-advice.html> Using IPv6 with Linux? You?ve likely been visited by Shodan and other scanners One of the benefits of the next-generation Internet protocol known as IPv6 is the enhanced privacy it offers over its IPv4 predecessor. With a staggering 2128 (or about 3.4?1038) theoretical addresses available, its IP pool is immune to the types of systematic scans that criminal hackers and researchers routinely perform to locate vulnerable devices and networks with IPv4 addresses. What's more, IPv6 addresses can contain regularly changing, partially randomized extensions. Together, the IPv6 features cloak devices in a quasi anonymity that's not possible with IPv4. < <http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/02/using-ipv6-with-linux-youve-likely- been-visited-by-shodan-and-other-scanners/> http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/02/using-ipv6-with-linux-youve-likely-b een-visited-by-shodan-and-other-scanners/> Behind the Curtain: Making IPv6 Work by George Michaelson Wouldn't it be nice if turning on IPv6 really was 'press one button and the rest is magic' easy? For some things, it is. If you're talking about client-side, enabling an IPv4-only home service on DSL or fibre really can be this simple, because all the heavy lifting is being done inside your ISP: you're not enabling IPv6 in the network, you're turning on the last mile. It was knocking at your door and you just had to let it in. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160201_behind_the_curtain_making_ipv6_work/ > http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160201_behind_the_curtain_making_ipv6_work/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** What?s in a name? Everything, actually... by Francesco Cetraro Your choice of domain name extension has an effect on how customers see your brand. Here is why it matters so much. < <http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/32087-whats-in-a-name-everything-actually > http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/32087-whats-in-a-name-everything-actually> Updates on Domaining Europe As Conference Just Four Months Away With four months to go until the Domaining Europe 2016 in The Hague, the organisers have given an update on presentations, panels and sponsors. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/01/updates-on-domaining-europe-as-confer ence-just-four-months-away/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/02/01/updates-on-domaining-europe-as-confere nce-just-four-months-away/> Big Changes at Sedo Bring Promotions for Two Top Managers - Dima Beitzke Becomes Global CSO, Christian Voss Now CMO - New CFO Also Comes Onboard Domain industry giant Sedo announced some major structural changes to the company's management team this morning - changes that bring promotions to two well-known managers as well as a key addition to the leadership team. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160202.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160202.htm> Dubai to Get a New Domain Conference - Meetings in India & The Netherlands Also Imminent NamesCon got the 2016 domain conference calendar off to a great start last month and after a brief respite this month, we will see successive meetings in India, Dubai and the Netherlands over the next three months. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160201.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160201.htm> ********************** WEBHOSTING ********************** Save the Date for HostingCon Global 2016 Penton has announced the setting for HostingCon Global 2016. The hosting and cloud community will gather in New Orleans at the Morial Convention Center from Sunday, July 24 to Wednesday, July 27, 2016 for the must-attend conference. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/save-the-date-for-hostingcon-global -2016> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/save-the-date-for-hostingcon-global- 2016> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Buying ?Distressed? Domain Names ? DNW Podcast #69 Companies own a lot of great domain names, but prying them from their hands can be difficult. When companies go through bankruptcy or reorganization, however, there?s a buying opportunity for domain names that have been locked up for years. Today?s guest, Dmitriy Chemlin, discusses how Hilco Streambank helps sell domain names from ?distressed? companies, and how you can get in on the action. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/01/buying-distressed-domain-names-dnw-pod cast-69/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/01/buying-distressed-domain-names-dnw-podc ast-69/> Evidence That Donald Trump?s Campaign Team Is Unbelievably Cunning And Foresighted ... Starting with the bits of evidence that are a testament to this, his organization is said to have bought about 3,000 domain names before the beginning of the campaign over a few years. And the main reason for this was supposedly to prevent people intent on sullying his image getting their hands on a domain targeted against him, for example DonaldTrumpSucks.com. < <http://www.inquisitr.com/2755593/evidence-that-donald-trumps-campaign-team- is-unbelievably-uncanny/> http://www.inquisitr.com/2755593/evidence-that-donald-trumps-campaign-team-i s-unbelievably-uncanny/> .Com Winners & Losers: Chinese registrars, Uniregistry continue surge ICANN has published Verisign?s registrar data for .com from October, and it shows the continued surge of registrations in China. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/02/com-winners-hichina-ename-uniregistry/ > http://domainnamewire.com/2016/02/02/com-winners-hichina-ename-uniregistry/> More Details About the Inaugural Domainers Meet Conference Scheduled for Dubai in April 2016 Yesterday I told you a new domain conference - Domainers Meet - was being planned for Dubai in April - the first ever in the GCC region (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman). I didn't have much information beyond the dates - April 23-24, 2016 but have since gotten more details from the organizers - known collectively as the World Domain Owners Assocation. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160203.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160203.htm> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** 66% of Aussie Downloaders Also Pay For Netflix-like Services While people who obtain content from unofficial online sources are often painted as freeloaders, there is a growing understanding that they can also be some of the entertainment industry's best customers. A new report out of Australia has found that 66% of Aussie downloaders are also paying for streaming services such as Netflix. < <https://torrentfreak.com/66-of-aussie-downloaders-also-pay-for-netflix-like -services-160203/> https://torrentfreak.com/66-of-aussie-downloaders-also-pay-for-netflix-like- services-160203/> ********************** ONLINE CRIME & LEGAL ********************** Melbourne man used dark web to advise paedophiles on kidnap, rape and torture, court hears A Melbourne man described by the FBI as one of the world's worst paedophiles encouraged a Russian man to kidnap, rape, torture and murder a five-year-old girl, the Victorian County Court has heard. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/melbourne-man-used-dark-web-to-advise -paedophiles-court-hears/7137216> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/melbourne-man-used-dark-web-to-advise- paedophiles-court-hears/7137216> ********************** SECURITY ********************** au: Cyber attack on NSW Government department raises security fears A hacking attempt on sensitive mining and resources data has raised questions about the New South Wales Government's online security, particularly within the state. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/hackers-target-state-government-depar tment/7136076> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-03/hackers-target-state-government-depart ment/7136076> ************************** GOVERNMENT & POLICY ************************** TPP signing: Andrew Robb rejects calls for cost-benefit analysis of trade deal The trade minister, Andrew Robb, has rejected calls for an independent cost-benefit analysis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership after the World Bank estimated it could lift Australia?s economic output by just 0.7% by 2030. < <http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/feb/04/tpp-signing-andrew-ro bb-rejects-calls-for-cost-benefit-analysis-of-trade-deal> http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/feb/04/tpp-signing-andrew-rob b-rejects-calls-for-cost-benefit-analysis-of-trade-deal> nz: TPPA: How will it affect my Netflix binge-watching? Don't get how the TPPA will it actually affect our everyday lives? In the fourth of a five-part series, we look at how it could rein in your binge-watching sessions of online shows. < <http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/76428778/TPPA-How-will-it-aff ect-my-Netflix-binge-watching> http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/76428778/TPPA-How-will-it-affe ct-my-Netflix-binge-watching> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** au: Do business with Data61 We're creating the D61+ Partner Program (D61+), an innovation network focused on data-driven disruption for Australia but with global context. D61+ supports this network in the way we connect and manage our key partnerships across academia, corporations, startups, federal and state government agencies, investors and entrepreneurs. < <http://www.csiro.au/en/Research/D61/Do-business-with-Data61> http://www.csiro.au/en/Research/D61/Do-business-with-Data61> ------ 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/20160204/2dc86ce6/attachment-0001.html>Received on Thu Feb 04 2016 - 03:39:10 UTC
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