auDA Domain Name News - Nov 20
20/Nov/2008
auDA Domain Name News is compiled by David Goldstein on auDA's behalf. The views expressed in the news items linked from auDA's website (Linked Documents), do not necessarily reflect the views of auDA. auDA does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information contained in the Linked Documents, and assumes no liability to any person for any reliance placed upon any information contained in the Linked Documents.
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GOVERNANCE
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Brazil Wants Bigger Role for Emerging Nations in Internet's Management
Egypt has just hosted the 33rd meeting of the ICANN, which was organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Communications. The meeting lasted five days and brought together approximately 1,000 delegates from 48 countries in the five continents, including Brazil.
www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/10204/1/
Controversy Over Internet Governance: ITU Families And ICANN Cosmetics?
The Council of the UN International Telecommunication Union is set to talk Wednesday about the Union’s contribution to follow-up of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the third Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
ip-watch.org/weblog/index.php?p=1317
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2008 kick starts
World's largest internet congregation formed by the United Nations Secretary-General - Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in alliance with Department of Information Technology (DIT), National Internet exchange of India (NIXI) - supported by ISPAI and major corporates like Sify, BSNL, Tata Communications and STPI is set to begin its third meeting from December 3rd - 6th at the Hyderabad International Conference Centre (HICC), Hyderabad.
www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-48548.html
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DOMAIN NAMES
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- ICANN
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Draft Applicant Guidebook Now Available in Additional Languages for Comment
A draft 'Applicant Guidebook' for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is now available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian for review and comment at"> www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-en.htm. The draft Guidebook provides information for those interested in applying for new generic top-level domains.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18nov08-en.htm
ICANN: Proposed Bylaws Change Updated and Open for Comment
ICANN is today posting for public comment an update to the proposed bylaw revision from the ICANN Nominating Committee. This revision was originally posted for public comment from 23 September to 23 October 2008, and several changes to the proposed language were received. During the ICANN meeting in Cairo, Egypt, ICANN staff was asked to post the revised language and open a comment period on the modifications to the proposed revision.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-17nov08-en.htm
2009 ICANN Nominating Committee Convenes in Cairo
The 2009 ICANN Nominating Committee (Nom Com) has been convened and met for the first time on 7-8 November, immediately following the 33rd International ICANN Public Meeting in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to the Cairo meeting, on 28 August 2008, the ICANN Board appointed Tricia Drakes as Nom Com Chair. Tricia has selected Alan Levin as Associate Chair. Due to the bylaws, Hagen Hultzsch, the previous Nom Com Chair will serve as an advisor to the current Nom Com.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-18nov08-en.htm
ICANN Goes to Sydney in June 2009
ICANN has selected Sydney as the venue for their June 2009 meeting that they expect around 1,700 experts from around the world to discuss issues regarding the future of the Internet such as new gTLDs, internationalised domain names and the security of the DNS.
technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=6523
www.domainpulse.com/2008/11/18/icann-goes-to-sydney-in-june-2009/
www.domainnews.com/en/general/icann-goes-to-sydney-in-june-2009.html
Australia to host ICANN 09
Sydney will host a conference of more than 1700 telecommunications experts next year to discuss the future of the Web, following lobbing of the Internet regulator by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the NSW Premier.
computerworld.com.au/article/268110/
pcworld.idg.com.au/article/268110/
cio.com.au/article/268110/
techworld.com.au/article/268110/
NTIA Seeks Public Comments Regarding the Deployment of DNSSEC
NTIA is consulting with interested stakeholders regarding the deployment of DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) in the DNS hierarchy, including the authoritative root zone level. The Notice of Inquiry (NOI) was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2008. Comments are due on November 24, 2008.
www.ntia.doc.gov/dns/dnssec.html
ICANN toothless as EstDomains stays up
It seems ICANN is once again threatening to de-accredit EstDomains, a URL registrar and hosting service, according to a letter posted on ICANN's website.
www.techworld.com/news/index.cfm?NewsID=107183
Senator in Tight Race Has Closely Watched the U.N.
... Also in 2005, Coleman warned against moves to bring Internet regulation under U.N. control. At a U.N.-sponsored global summit that year, developing nations led by China, Iran and Cuba pushed for the U.S. to cede Internet control to the world body. “Putting the U.N. in charge of one of the world’s most important technological wonders and economic engines is out of the question,” Coleman said at the time.
www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39431
Protecting Your Brand In Dotchaos -- Overview Of The New Generic Top Level Domain Name Application Process And Updates From ICANN's November 2008 Meeting In Cairo [reg req'd]
Are you concerned about how the upcoming expansion of the world's domain name system will impact your brand and your budget? Do you have questions about how to apply for your own generic top-level domain name ("gTLD") or how to object if someone applies to register your trademark as a gTLD? If so, now is the time to ask your questions and voice your concerns. The draft implementation plan for the new gTLD regime is available online for public comment at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") website until December 8. If you are a trademark owner, you should act quickly to decide whether to register your own gTLD, to develop strategies for protecting your brands in the new digital frontier, and to submit your comments on the draft implementation plan.
mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=69930
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- ccTLD & gTLD NEWS
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Netcom.CM - opens 2nd level to the world!
Netcom.CM LogoOn Friday November 15 2008, Netcom.CM opened up 2nd level .CM domain name registrations to the world. Mr Moustapha Saya Kaigama, president of NETCOM.cm says, “This is a very exciting time for us, and a big dream come true. Today we see the CM name space open to everyone worldwide. We are very pleased that we can offer 2nd level .CM domain registrations (CO.CM COM.CM and NET.COM). This is also a great opportunity to get your very own Cameroon domain name”.
www.domainpulse.com/2008/11/16/netcomcm-opens-2nd-level-to-the-world/
.de registry to introduce authorization codes
Starting in December 2008, DENIC, the .de registry operator will start offering authorization codes for domain transfers within their ccTLD. Initially the new functionality will co-exist with the old asynchronous system, a date for phasing the old system out was not announced.
www.domainnamenews.com/cctlds/de-registry-to-introduce-authorization-codes/3242
One and Two Character Domains Coming to .Mobi
ICANN’s board has approved the release of one and two character second level domains on the .mobi top level domain.
domainnamewire.com/2008/11/17/one-and-two-character-domains-coming-to-mobi/
co.nl: New domain name option in the Netherlands
Trade mark owners who do not already have a .nl domain name will have to act quickly to protect their rights in the new .co.nl domain space
managingip.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=2045614
nz: October 2008 issue of 'The Browser' out now
The October 2008 issue of 'The Browser', InternetNZ's monthly newsletter, is out now. Issues covered include:
www.domainpulse.com/2008/11/19/october-2008-issue-of-the-browser-out-now/
www.domainnews.com/en/general/october-2008-issue-of-the-browser-out-now.html
Nominet faces split
When the government talks about "critical national infrastructure", for most of us it brings to mind images of guarded nuclear facilities, choked railways and failing banks. But now, on a business park on the outskirts of Oxford, a keystone of the modern economy is the subject of an increasingly bitter power struggle that could trigger a Whitehall power grab at the independent heart of the UK internet.
www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/20/nominet-domain-name-registry
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- DNS SECURITY
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us: Cyber defense, not cyberattacks, top priority
The United States remains the country most vulnerable to a cyberattack and should concentrate more on defending its computer networks, not on launching offensive cyberattacks, said one of the nation's top cybersecurity officials.
www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20081117_1209.php
us: Feds prep gov domains for net address server swap
The US federal government is showing tangible progress as it works to meet a January deadline to implement a sweeping overhaul of its internet address servers, a move designed to harden them against attacks that could send millions of users to impostor sites run by scammers.
www.theregister.co.uk/2008/11/18/gov_root_signed/
DDoS attacks, DNS cache poisoning keeping ISPs up at night
New data on the state of ISP security through 2008 suggests that companies are better equipped to deal with many common threats than they were in years past. DNS cache poisoning, and BGP hijacking, however, are both considered to be significant threats.
arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081117-ddos-attacks-dns-cache-poisoning-keeping-isps-up-at-night.html
Phishing Alerts for Registrars and Hosting Providers
Domain name registrars and hosting companies may often find that they are unwittingly providing facilities for phishing.
news.netcraft.com/archives/2008/11/17/phishing_alerts_for_registrars_and_hosting_providers.html
Cyber-Criminals Striking Legit Web Domain Owners as Revenge
According to security experts, a latest phishing attack that targets authentic website domain owners is finding its way out. It can be a result of the efforts aimed at the termination of a villainous domain registrar, which is well-known in the community of spammers and malware creators.
www.spamfighter.com/News-11302-Cyber-Criminals-Striking-Legit-Web-Domain-Owners-as-Revenge.htm
Internet needs band-aids by 2012
Research-advisory firm Nemertes Research issued a press release today to hint at a report it had compiled with the shocking title "Internet Interrupted: Why Architectural Limitations Will Fracture the 'Net."
www.itexaminer.com/internet-needs-band-aids-by-2012.aspx
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- DOMAIN DISPUTES
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'Network Identity Theft' Politely Avenged
A massive swath of some 65,536 unique Internet addresses that appear to have been swiped from early Internet pioneers by a convicted spammer has been reclaimed by Internet regulators, Security Fix has learned.
voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/11/network_identity_theft_avenged.html
Bogus IP Claims Quash Debate Over Future of NYC Landmark [news release]
A New York City community organizer is fighting back in court after her parody website challenging redevelopment efforts in New York City's historic Union Square was shut down with bogus claims of copyright infringement and cybersquatting.
www.eff.org/press/archives/2008/11/18
LegitScript shuts down 500 no-prescription-required online pharmacies
LegitScript, an online pharmacy certification program, announced today that it has succeeded in getting nearly 500 "rogue" Internet pharmacy websites shut down.
www.news-medical.net/?id=43078
Critic of Kentucky Gambling Case Speaks
Critic of Kentucky Gambling Case SpeaksAn eminent scholar and leading authority on gambling, Professor I. Nelson Rose shares his thoughts on the Kentucky online domain seizures and much more.
www.onlinecasinoreports.com/news/commentary/2008/11/17/critic-of-kentucky-gambling-case-speaks.php
Motion to Stay Granted in Kentucky Domain Name Seizure
The Court of Appeals in Kentucky has granted a motion to stay on the forfeiture hearing for the 141 gambling domains that were seized by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The hearing, originally scheduled for December 3, will now take place on December 12.
www.domainnamenews.com/news/motion-to-stay-granted-in-kentucky-domain-name-seizure/3226
Domain Tasting and the Federal Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)
Questions have arisen as to whether the U.S. Anti-cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) applies to "domainers" (individuals or entities who engage in the business of buying and selling domain name names) in general, or to "domain tasting" specifically. In addition, it has been unclear whether the liability provisions of the statute would apply to registrars. A California Federal court indicated that the ACPA applies to "domain tasting,” in a 2008-decision granting an injunction to Verizon California.
www.ibls.com/internet_law_news_portal_view.aspx?s=articles&id=76C10277-D3C4-4AE0-A3B1-79AC541E6952
Predicting Domain Name Trademark Infringement
Legal trademark issues related to domain names will take a long time to resolve. Meanwhile, using a statistical model to determine infringement benefits all parties.
www.circleid.com/posts/predicting_domain_name_trademark_infringement/
Trade mark owner loses domain name claim against unauthorised reseller
Dealers and resellers can use a manufacturer's trade mark as a domain name even when their sales are not authorised by the manufacturer, an arbitration panel has ruled.
out-law.com/page-9603
Big Companies Get Benefit of Doubt in UDRP Decisions
A recent UDRP decision begs the question, do big companies get the benefit of doubt in UDRP? Most UDRP arbitration filings are against small time domain owners. So a recent case caught my eye because the respondent was a major media company, Scripps Networks. Scripps networks owns HGTV, Food Network, and DIY network among others.
domainnamewire.com/2008/11/19/big-companies-get-benefit-of-doubt-in-udrp-decisions/
Domain names and pirates
Everyone knows about Trade Marks. You have a name, you register a Trade Mark for that name. And then you have a piece of paper that you can wave around to warn people off using your Trade Mark whenever someone else uses your name without your permission.
www.lawdit.co.uk/reading_room/room/view_article.asp?name=../articles/5027-TM-Domain-names-and-pirates.htm
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- IPv4/IPv6
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Vietnam to soon employ IPv6: Deputy Minister
As the address space of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) is becoming full, IT experts have advised national Internet control agencies to gradually use IPv6. Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Le Nam Thang said recently that Vietnam was ready to use IPv6.
english.vietnamnet.vn/tech/2008/11/814084/
us: Getting more from your IPv6
Agencies eventually will use IPv6 addresses for their network nodes, especially now that they have met the Office of Management and Budget’s deadline for enabling network backbones for IPv6. And with all those bits to work with — 128 bits to be precise — an IPv6 address can be used for more than just letting routers know where to send packets.
www.gcn.com/print/27_28/47588-1.html
ke: Experts urge govt to adopt IPv6
Experts in Information Technology sector are now urging the government to ensure that any packet-switching equipment that is imported into the country is compatible with the new addressing system dubbed Internet Protocol version six (IPv6).
www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Local/Experts-urge-govt-to-adopt-IPv6-1138.html
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Casino.ru Largest .ru Domain Name Sale
Casino.ru was purchased by Game Media Inc. for US$250,000 to become the largest sale of a .ru domain name to date.
www.domainpulse.com/2008/11/19/casinoru-largest-ru-domain-name-sale/
www.domainnews.com/en/general/casino.ru-largest-.ru-domain-name-sale.html
Moniker to Consolidate 12 Domain Registrars Into One
Have you ever won a domain at SnapNames and found the winning registrar — such as 1HostUnitedKingdom.com or AceofDomains.com — to look suspiciously like Moniker other than a different logo? That’s because these registrars are all “owned” by Moniker.
domainnamewire.com/2008/11/18/moniker-to-consolidate-12-domain-registrars-into-one/
Day one T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under
The first day of activity at the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under conference on Australia's Gold Coast is winding down as I write this.
dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2008/dailyposts/11-17-08.htm
Day two T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under
Greetings from Australia where the second business day of the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under conference will be getting underway at about 6pm U.S. Eastern time today (which is 9am Wednesday here on the Gold Coast where the show is being held at the Sheraton Mirage Resort). Yesterday's schedule was highlighted by a keynote address from ICANN President and CEO Dr. Paul Twomey, who is a native of Brisbane (a city located a little north of the Gold Coast. Brisbane is also home to Fabulous.com who is staging this first ever overseas T.R.A.F.F.I.C. show).
dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2008/dailyposts/11-18-08.htm
Day three T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under
Today is live auction day at the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under conference in Australia. In fact the first event of the day (it is Thursday morning here at the show venue) will be Aftermarket.com's premier auction that gets underway at 8:30am local time
dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2008/dailyposts/11-19-08.htm
After Late Start Rick Rolls Through Full Auction List
Technical difficulties continued to plague the auctions in Australia this evening (afternoon in Australia). Rick Latona’s auction experienced similar audio/video issues that Aftermarket.com experienced earlier in the day at their TRAFFIC Down Under auction. When the audio and video feed came in, it was quite clear Latona was agitated by the over 1 hour delay. He was heard saying before the event “Let’s go. We’ve got business to do.” He managed to knock out the list of 69 names in around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
www.domainnamenews.com/domain-auction/after-late-start-rick-rolls-through-full-auction-list/3316
TRAFFIC Down Under Final Auction Lists Released
The final lists have been published for the TRAFFIC Australia auctions being conducted by Rick Latona and Aftermarket.com. Latona’s list consists of 62 domains nearly half of which are listed as No Reserve. This follows closely in step with the Aftermarket.com list which has 100 domains half of which are listed at No Reserve as well. Both lists contain keyword rich generics form the .com.au space as well.
www.domainnamenews.com/domain-auction/traffic-down-under-final-auction-lists-released/3233
