Don't forget to check out http://www.auda.org.au/domain-news/ for the archive of the last 3 months of the news. And see my website - http://GoldsteinReport.com/ - for daily updates in between postings. *************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** European Commission opens public consultation on preservation of the open internet (net neutrality) http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/817 au: Overly onerous security policy could harm domain registrar market http://www.itwire.com/it-policy-news/regulation/55905-overly-onerous-security-policy-could-harm-domain-registrar-market/ .nz - more choice coming in domain names http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fc3544c5-f814-42d4-b4b9-1caf3ef75da0 ICANN begins evaluating new gTLD applications http://domainincite.com/9788-icann-begins-evaluating-new-gtld-applications No credit for Uncle Sam in creating Net? Vint Cerf disagrees http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57479781-93/no-credit-for-uncle-sam-in-creating-net-vint-cerf-disagrees/ ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** European Commission opens public consultation on preservation of the open internet (net neutrality) The European Commission is today launching a public consultation seeking answers to questions on transparency, switching and certain aspects of internet traffic management, with a view to its commitment to preserve the open and neutral character of the Internet. http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/817 Net neutrality: EU puts spotlight on fairness ahead of policy change Net neutrality in the EU is back under the spotlight, with the European Commission launching a public consultation on the matter. http://www.zdnet.com/net-neutrality-eu-puts-spotlight-on-fairness-ahead-of-policy-change-7000001383/ ITU's Landmark Decisions by Bill Smith The ITU, through its Council acting as the executive body of the Member States, made a "landmark decision" to make available to the public "the main [WCIT] conference preparatory document" and to establish a publicly accessible page "where all stakeholders can express their opinions" on the preparatory document or other WCIT-related matters. http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120723_itu_landmark_decisions/ ********************** DOMAIN NAMES ********************** ********************** - ICANN ********************** Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts to Address Registration Abuse Purpose (Brief): At its October meeting last year the GNSO Council requested an Issue Report to evaluate whether a minimum baseline of registration abuse provisions should be created for all in scope ICANN agreements, and if created, how such language would be structured to address the most common forms of registration abuse. The Preliminary Issue Report has now been published for public comment. http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25jul12-en.htm Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Purpose (Brief): The GNSO Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Working Group is looking for public input in order to have a clear understanding of the exact nature and scope of issues encountered with the locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings. http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-25jul12-en.htm Improvements to the Customer Service Portal ICANN has made improvements to the Customer Service Center (CSC) portal to increase security for applicants' data. http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-22jul12-en Letter from Stacy Burnette, Director, Contractual Compliance, ICANN to Kim Story, Pacnames Ltd Issue: Notice of Breach http://www.icann.org/en/news/correspondence/burnette-to-story-25jul12-en ch: SWITCH selects Roaring Penguin Software's CanIt-Domain-PRO Software to Combat Spam in Switzerland Roaring Penguin Software Inc.,is pleased to announce that SWITCH has selected CanIt-Domain-PRO to combat spam on its networks. http://roaringpenguin.com/node/736 ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** au: Overly onerous security policy could harm domain registrar market A proposal by auDA to impose tight security requirements on domain name registrars has gained wide approval but the head of the largest registrar, NetRegistry, warns that it could be overly onerous, and drive smaller registrars out of the market. http://www.itwire.com/it-policy-news/regulation/55905-overly-onerous-security-policy-could-harm-domain-registrar-market/ Changes to .cn domain name registration China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC), issued new domain name registration rules on 29 May 2012 (the "2012 Rules"), and recently changed its practice regarding the local presence requirement resulting in .cn domain names being able to be registered directly by foreign companies which do not have a local presence without the need for a third party Chinese trustee. http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=85b6e809-ad34-43fd-b5e5-ee8d5cad5225 .nz - more choice coming in domain names The Domain Name Commission is considering extending the ?.nz? domain name space by allowing people to register at the ?second level?. If that happens it will create new marketing and branding opportunities and challenges for all organisations. http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fc3544c5-f814-42d4-b4b9-1caf3ef75da0 ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** ICANN begins evaluating new gTLD applications ICANN has already started formally evaluating some of the 1,930 new gTLD applications it has received, according to sources. http://domainincite.com/9788-icann-begins-evaluating-new-gtld-applications ICANN fixes new gTLD portal bugs ICANN has brought its new gTLD program customer service portal back online after about five days of patching-related downtime. http://domainincite.com/9784-icann-fixes-new-gtld-portal-bugs Firms fight for Africa domain name rights The process to getting a dotafrica (.africa) gTLD getting its own unique is muddled in confusion and politics that might derail efforts geared towards Africa identifier on the Internet. http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000062513 DotConnectAfrica Clarifies its .AFRICA bid at EAIGF [news release] The annual East African Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) event was held recently at the Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi. It was preceded by the Kenya IGF that was held at the same venue a fortnight ago. The meeting was attended by many delegates from East Africa sub-region and addressed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communication of Kenya, Mr. Bitange Ndemo who addressed issues concerning Internet connectivity within the East Africa region as well as the dire need for the development of Internet Content that is specific for Africa, citing that it was the only way Africa would be able to redirect the online traffic to Africa as opposed to the current situation where almost 70% of Internet content accessed is external. http://www.domainnews.com/en/dotconnectafrica-clarifies-its-africa-bid-at-eaigf.html http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/07/25/dotconnectafrica/ The Top Policy Mistakes ICANN Made In The New gTLD Program Now that everyone has had time to fully digest the big reveal of the new gTLD applicants and the strings applied for, its time to look at the biggest issues ICANN has created for the domain name system. http://www.thedomains.com/2012/07/24/the-top-policy-mistakes-icann-made-in-the-new-gtld-program/ How the five applicants for .free intend to use their domains A couple weeks ago I wrote about the potential for free or very cheap TLDs in the future. I also pointed out that it does look like any of those free domains will be found on .free. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/23/how-the-five-applicants-for-free-intend-to-use-their-domains/ UN (still) asking for IGO exclusions in new top level domain program The Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) of the United Nations has sent a letter to ICANN asking for restrictions on applying for Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) names and acronyms as TLDs. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/24/un-still-asking-for-igo-exclusions-in-new-top-level-domain-program/ Just how much do new top level domains cost, anyway? The headline number for new TLDs is $185,000, the price of submitting an application. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/24/just-how-much-do-new-top-level-domains-cost-anyway/ Dubai: Domain name ICANN has published the long-awaited list of organisations seeking to obtain new gTLDs, commonly recognised as internet address endings or suffixes. Dubai eGovernment (DeG) is one of the more than 1900 applicants for gTLDs and is hoping to secure the recently dubbed dotDubai suffix. http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/economic_updates/dubai-domain-name Toronto Newspaper Questions Whether Canada's .CA ccTLD Can Survive New gTLDs Interesting article in the Toronto Star late last week with a headline posing the question Can venerable .ca domain extension survive looming Internet explosion? My first thought, to quote John McEnroe, was "You can't be serious!" http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120723.htm Why the Dot Com Kingdom Will Continue to Rule Post New gTLDs by Naseem Javed Today, with the launch of new and exciting 1600 proposed gTLDs, the choices will simply unleash a slew of unlimited new ideas for the global end-users. The influx will create amazing times for the right names and the right parties. The global public will get the taste of owning multiple domain names for multi-layers of communication to enhance richer and selective experiences. No need to be in pool with 800 million folks but rather interacting with '117 winemaker, left-handed and collectors of toy trains'. 'Divorce lawyers, only handling 3.7 million dollar pre nuptials, only serving Jersey wives'. http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120724_why_dot_com_kingdom_will_continue_to_rule_post_new_gtlds/ .Tickets applicant files trademark applications for new top level domain .Tickets is up there on the list of most contested TLD applications. Five companies have applied for the name. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/25/tickets-applicant-files-trademark-applications-for-new-top-level-domain/ The Internets Own Your Religion I am a scholar of religion by profession, but I like to play in technology. So when ICANN, the body responsible for gTLDs like .com, .org., and .net, asked for proposals for new gTLD, I watched with some fascination. http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/husseinrashid/6215/the_internets_own_your_religion/ ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** London ready to fight off Olympic hack attacks Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, the fastest men in the world, storm over the line together in the 100-metres final of the London Olympics - a photo finish. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/uk-oly-cyber-adv-idUKBRE86N0MS20120724 EU Mulls New Rules for Cybersecurity [IDG] Mandatory risk management for social networks could form part of a European Commission legislative proposal on network and information security, it was revealed as a public consultation on the issue was announced on Monday. http://www.cio.com/article/711734/EU_Mulls_New_Rules_for_Cybersecurity http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/431431/eu_mulls_new_rules_cybersecurity/ European Commission consults on a future EU Network and Information Security legislative initiative The European Commission is seeking the views of governments, businesses, citizens about their experiences and EU possible responses to cyber incidents which cause disruption to essential Network and Information Systems (NIS), including the internet. http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/818 Cert Australia launches Cybercrime and Security Survey [news release] CERT Australia will today launch a survey of Australian business to get a better picture of how cyber incidents affect business and the Australian economy. http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.au/Media-releases/Pages/2012/Third%20Quarter/20-July-2012---Cert-Australia-launches-Cybercrime-and-Security-Survey.aspx au: UC to help national body tackle cyber crime The University of Canberra (UC) has partnered with the nation's official Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) to tackle cyber security threats head on. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-25/uc-to-help-national-body-tackle-cyber-crime/4154622 Brussels launches internet security survey The European Commission is planning further legislative measures to combat cybercrime and has launched a consultation on internet-based attacks and the protection of critical infrastructure from them http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Brussels-launches-internet-security-survey-1650760.html Pentagon to expand cybersecurity program for defense contractors The Pentagon is expanding and making permanent a trial program that teams the government with Internet service providers to protect defense firms? computer networks against data theft by foreign adversaries. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/pentagon-to-expand-cybersecurity-program-for-defense-contractors/2012/05/11/gIQALhjbHU_story.html U.S. mulls actions to disrupt Internet spies - ex-FBI official The U.S. Justice Department may put national security experts with cybersecurity training into department offices around the country in order to take legal action against computer facilities used in attacks on government agencies and private companies, according to a former high-ranking FBI official. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/oukin-uk-justice-cybersecurity-idUKBRE86O1U520120725 us: Cyber Bill Relies on Voluntary Security A cybersecurity bill likely to reach the Senate floor this week greatly scales back an earlier White House-backed proposal to require power grids, air-traffic-control systems and other critical networks to bolster their protections. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443295404577547380037996316.html Black Hat: Cyber-espionage operations vast yet highly focused, researcher claims Cyber-espionage operations across the Internet are extensive yet highly targeted, says a malware researcher speaking this week at the Black Hat Conference in Las Vegas. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9229658/Black_Hat_Cyber_espionage_operations_vast_yet_highly_focused_researcher_claims http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/072512-blackhat-stewart-261126.html New tool gives 150 ways to bypass web app firewalls A tool for testing if web application firewalls (WAFs) are vulnerable to around 150 protocol-level evasion techniques was released at the Black Hat USA 2010 security conference on Wednesday. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9229659/New_tool_gives_150_ways_to_bypass_web_app_firewalls http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/072612-tool-released-at-black-hat-261164.html us: Senate Opens Debate on Beleaguered Cybersecurity Bill After months of delay, the Senate is moving forward on a broad cybersecurity bill designed to boost private and government computer network security. http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/senate-opens-debate-on-beleagu.php ********************** - DOMAIN DISPUTES ********************** Suspending domain names which sell counterfeit goods ? London's Metropolitan Police begin regular take-downs London's Metropolitan (Met) Police are providing a more regular service for the suspension of domain names which offer (or appear to offer) counterfeit goods. This will offer clients an easy and effective way of helping to prevent the proliferation of online fakes. http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=718aca1c-0101-41d6-881e-827ce0faeb09 Google loses dispute with oogle.com owner A National Arbitration Forum panelist has ruled that the owner of Oogle.com can keep his domain name despite Google?s claims that the registration of the domain name amounts to cybersquatting. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/25/oogle-com-domain-name/ Academia Sprach- und Lernzentrum Basel AG v. academiesuisse, Demourian Achille - Case No. DCH2012-0007 1. The Parties: The Claimant is Academia Sprach- und Lernzentrum Basel AG of Basel, Switzerland, internally represented. The Respondent is academiesuisse, Demourian Achille, of Geneva, Switzerland, internally represented. 2. Domain Name: The disputed domain name <academia.ch> (?Domain Name?) is registered with SWITCH in Zurich, Switzerland. ... 8. Expert Decision: For the above reasons, in accordance with paragraph 24 of the Rules of Procedure, the Expert decides that the Request is denied, without prejudice to the Claimant?s right to re-file a request once it obtains rights in a distinctive sign under Swiss law. The Expert orders that the Domain Name <academia.ch> remains registered with the Respondent. http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=DCH2012-0007 ********************** - IPv4/IPv6 ********************** IPv6: Don't Forget About Your Switches! by Dan Campbell When preparing a network for IPv6, I often hear network administrators say that their switches are agnostic and that there is no need to worry about them. Not so fast. http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120724_ipv6_dont_forget_about_your_switches/ IP Address Management, Part III: Moving to IPv6 With the rapid depletion of IPv4 addresses, migrating to IPv6 is no longer an option for many organizations. Part of the challenge operators face is that both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses will be used within the same network. In addition, individual devices will often have both types of addresses, making it more difficult to accurately view the current network topology. http://blogs.cisco.com/sp/ip-address-management-part-iii-moving-to-ipv6/ IP Address Management, Part II: Automation and Inventory Efficient management of network elements requires that operators track the IP addresses assigned to each device when they are attached to the network. When discovery is managed manually, an operator may forget to email a confirmation or perform one of the crucial steps in the provisioning process. http://blogs.cisco.com/sp/ip-address-management-part-ii-automation-and-inventory/ IP Address Management, Part I: Agility and Integration The ability to deploy new equipment and services in a timely and cost-effective manner ? a quality known as network agility? is crucial to maintaining profitability. Bottlenecks that hinder deployment, reduce performance, or result in downtime add cost to every operation. For example, managing thousands of IP addresses by hand creates bottlenecks when provisioning and troubleshooting as well as increases the possibility of service outages caused by human error. http://blogs.cisco.com/sp/ip-address-management-part-i-agility-and-integration/ ********************** - MISCELLANEOUS ********************** No credit for Uncle Sam in creating Net? Vint Cerf disagrees Vint Cerf is one of the privileged few computer scientists who can claim to have helped change the course of history. His pioneering work with Robert Kahn led to the development of the TCP/IP networking protocols, which would underpin the Internet. Both Kahn, who at the time was on the payroll of the Defense Department, and Cerf received government funding for their research. Ditto for much of the collaborative work undertaken by Cerf and the other now-legendary names involved in creating the myriad integuments of the Internet. (You can find a good narrative of their labors at this site managed by the Internet Society.) http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57479781-93/no-credit-for-uncle-sam-in-creating-net-vint-cerf-disagrees/ So, who really did invent the Internet? Gordon Crovitz of the Wall Street Journal's editorial page reopens the ancient debate over who invented the Internet with a column Monday calling out the notion that it was the government as an "urban legend." http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-mo-who-invented-internet-20120723,0,5052169.story Gordon Crovitz: Who Really Invented the Internet? Contrary to legend, it wasn't the federal government, and the Internet had nothing to do with maintaining communications during a war. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444464304577539063008406518.html 'Registration Blocks' Provide Protection by Elisa Cooper When the ICM Registry initially launched .XXX last year, the notion of a 'registration block' was a fairly novel idea. Essentially, the ICM Registry allowed companies who were not part of the "global adult entertainment industry", to seek permanent removal of names matching their trademarks from the general pool of names available for registration for a low-cost fee. Many saw this move by the ICM Registry as a genuine attempt to protect the rights of brand owners, while others saw it as yet another mechanism for generating revenue from rights owners under the guise of a "Sunrise Period." https://www.markmonitor.com/mmblog/registration-blocks-provide-protection/ Guardian Media reports St. Kitts and Nevis gets internet root server Internet users and businesses in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis received a major boost with news that the country now has its own Internet DNS Root Server. http://www.zizonline.com/news/?1224A4B2-FDE4-1B6E-2D5C8B1AB2F38448 Moniker Now Offering ?Expanded Phone Support Hours? I?ve written about Moniker customer support before, and it wasn?t in a positive light http://www.elliotsblog.com/moniker-offers-expanded-phone-support-hours-9182 Moniker and SnapNames beef up customer support after acquisition I recently read Elliot?s post about Moniker?s extended phone support hours. I?ve been tracking the support situation at Moniker/SnapNames since KeyDrive bought the companies from Oversee.net, as a number of people have made comments about it. Some customers were also concerned because their account manages left the company. http://domainnamewire.com/2012/07/23/moniker-snapnames-support/ ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** After Successful Beta Period, DomainPower is Now Accepting Wildcard Traffic According to a Press release going out tomorrow, after a conclusive 30-day test, DomainPower, the flagship monetization platform built by the Domain Holdings Group, is now accepting wildcard traffic, which includes leased subdomains, 404 and Under Construction pages. http://www.thedomains.com/2012/07/23/after-successful-beta-period-domainpower-is-now-accepting-wildcard-traffic/ Geo Domain Giant Dan Pulcrano Sells Denver.com to Peter Niederman in 7-Figure Deal In a huge geodomain deal, Boulevards New Media Inc., the Silicon Valley-based company headed by CEO Dan Pulcrano, has sold Denver.com to Denver businessman Peter Niederman, CEO of Kentwood Real Estate. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, though both parties confirmed it was a seven-figure transaction. http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/2012724.htm Scottsdale.com Owner and GeoPublishers.com President Fred Mercaldo Comments on the Blockbuster Sale of Denver.com The seven-figure sale of Denver.com that we told you about yesterday has understandably created quite a buzz in the geo domain community. http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120725.htm ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** YouTube gently prods users to go by their real names The online video service takes a swipe at nasty commenters and cleans up its image by encouraging users to use their real names and link to their Google+ profile. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57478364-93/youtube-gently-prods-users-to-go-by-their-real-names/ YouTube wants commenters to use real names Most of the time reading comments on the Internet is like attending a slightly dysfunctional family dinner, full of passionately argued, half-baked political theories and tasteless jokes. http://techland.time.com/2012/07/23/youtube-wants-you-to-comment-using-your-real-name/ http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/24/tech/social-media/youtube-real-name-techland/index.html nz: Are you spending more online shopping than five years ago? Almost two million New Zealanders are expected to use the internet for shopping this year, with a total of $3.19 billion likely to be spent online. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10822329 ********************** SOCIAL NETWORKING ********************** Facebook engagement among brands up 338%, says Adobe Brands are still crazy about Facebook even if they can't quite figure out how to best leverage the massive social platform. Facebook investment numbers show an increase of 21 percent between the first and second quarter of 2012 as well as an 84 percent bump between the second quarter of 2011 and second quarter of 2012. The extra money, time, and effort are apparently paying off: Facebook brand engagement numbers show a growth of 60 percent between the first quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2012 as well as a whopping 338 percent jump between the second quarter of 2011 and second quarter of 2012. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57480122-93/facebook-engagement-among-brands-up-338-says-adobe/ uk: Twitter to reveal identity of spoof newspaper boss account Twitter has warned the owner of an account spoofing a newspaper executive that they are to reveal his identity to the company. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18990253 Chirp app sends smartphone data via 'digital birdsong' An app that transmits data via a burst of "digital birdsong" aims to simplify the way users share images and other files between smartphones. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18927928 Twitter Pushes to Boost Site's Utility Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Dick Costolo on Monday outlined priorities for making the short-messaging service more useful?efforts that could also put the company into increasing conflict with its allies. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443295404577545301101554314.html Facebook virus warning: Massive children charity scam Cybercriminals have developed a custom piece of malware that injects itself into your Facebook session and prompts you to donate to a charity for sick children. The scammers' goal is to make off with your personal data, especially your credit card number. http://www.zdnet.com/facebook-virus-warning-massive-children-charity-scam-7000001509/ ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** No credit for Uncle Sam in creating Net? Vint Cerf disagrees Vint Cerf is one of the privileged few computer scientists who can claim to have helped change the course of history. His pioneering work with Robert Kahn led to the development of the TCP/IP networking protocols, which would underpin the Internet. Both Kahn, who at the time was on the payroll of the Defense Department, and Cerf received government funding for their research. Ditto for much of the collaborative work undertaken by Cerf and the other now-legendary names involved in creating the myriad integuments of the Internet. (You can find a good narrative of their labors at this site managed by the Internet Society.) http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57479781-93/no-credit-for-uncle-sam-in-creating-net-vint-cerf-disagrees/ So, who really did invent the Internet? Gordon Crovitz of the Wall Street Journal's editorial page reopens the ancient debate over who invented the Internet with a column Monday calling out the notion that it was the government as an "urban legend." http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-mo-who-invented-internet-20120723,0,5052169.story Gordon Crovitz: Who Really Invented the Internet? Contrary to legend, it wasn't the federal government, and the Internet had nothing to do with maintaining communications during a war. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444464304577539063008406518.html ********************************* CHILD PROTECTION & ONLINE SAFETY ********************************* za: Cyberbullying a problem at school CYBERBULLYING among high-school pupils is a distressing phenomenon, with a study by the University of SA (Unisa) finding that among pupils in grade 8 to 12 three in 10 fall victim to this practice. http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=176802 za: Gauteng youth intensify cyber bullying The Youth Research Unit (YRU) of the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) in the College of Economic and Management Sciences at Unisa has released a report indicating that there is an increase in bullying among secondary school learners in Gauteng, particularly cyber bullying. http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/78/78806.html de: Online-Studie: "Cyberbullying ist keine Lappalie, sondern ein ernsthaftes Problem." 14 Prozent der befragten Sch?lerinnen und Sch?ler waren schon einmal Opfer von Cyberbullying und 13 Prozent sind bereits als Cyberbullying-T?ter in Erscheinung getreten, das ergab eine Online-Studie des Instituts f?r interdisziplin?re Konflikt- und Gewaltforschung der Universit?t Bielefeld. http://www.digital-lernen.de/nachrichten/jugendmedienschutz/einzelansicht/artikel/online-studie-cyberbullying-ist-keine-lapallie-sondern-ein-ernsthaftes-problem.html Cyberbullying: Jedes zweite Opfer leidet unter der Verbreitung peinlicher Fotos und Videos Eine Online-Studie der Universit?t Bielefeld hat ergeben, dass jeder zweite Sch?ler, der bereits Opfer von Cybermobbing war, sehr unter den Attacken der Mitsch?ler gelitten hat. http://www.ichimnetz.de/2012/07/neu-auf-ichimnetzde/cyberbullying-jedes-zweite-opfer-leidet-unter-der-verbreitung-peinlicher-fotos-und-videos-10928/ ********************** ONLINE TV & MUSIC ********************** Three strikes rule has 'halved piracy' in New Zealand Internet piracy rates in New Zealand have halved since the introduction of the controversial "three strikes" rule, a record industry group has said. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18953353 nz: Studios: Movie Piracy Halved After Sending Zero Infringement Notices According to a submission made to the New Zealand government by the major studios, the mere threat of sending out an infringement warning halved movie piracy in less than a month. https://torrentfreak.com/studios-movie-piracy-halved-after-sending-zero-infringement-notices-120723/ uk: More than 2,000 O2 'porn pirates' to be sent letters More than 2,000 O2 customers will receive letters accusing them of illegally downloading porn films. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18968223 ********************** MOBILE/WIRELESS ********************** Mobile operators look to Wi-Fi to offload surging traffic: Ovum Carriers should take a more serious look at Wi-Fi offloading to handle surging mobile broadband traffic, said Ovum, citing results from its global survey. However, the situation may not be as dire in Australia as other countries. http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/431643/mobile_operators_look_wi-fi_offload_surging_traffic_ovum/ Australia Judge Calls Apple-Samsung Dispute Over 3G 'Ridiculous' Samsung Electronics Co. and Apple Inc.?s patent dispute over wireless transmission technology is ?ridiculous? and might be best settled in mediation, the judge overseeing the case in Australia said. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-22/samsung-and-apple-global-patent-fight-moves-to-australia-trial.html Apple, Samsung chiefs disagree on patent values: source Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook and top Samsung Electronic Co Ltd executives disagreed last week on the value of each other's patents at a settlement conference ahead of a high profile U.S. trial, according to a source familiar with the matter. http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/apple-samsung-idINDEE86M0H520120723 Apple and Samsung chiefs disagree on patent values How much is a patent worth, and how much should a licence for one cost? Apple's chief executive Tim Cook and top Samsung executives disagreed in a face-to-face meeting last week on the value of each other's patents at a settlement conference ahead of a high-profile trial in the US, sources have told Reuters. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jul/24/apple-samsung-disagree-patent-values Apple v. Samsung: The Patent Trial of the Century: Tech Giants Near a Landmark Jury Trial Over iPhone and Android; Is it Innovation or Litigation? Samsung Electronics Co. recently leapfrogged Apple Inc. as the world's largest seller of smartphones. But whether Samsung got to the top legally or, as Apple claims, cheated its way there by ripping off the designs behind Apple's iPhone and iPad, is a question that jurors will decide in the kind of roll-the-dice trial that even the fiercest rivals typically try to avoid. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443295404577543221814648592.html Samsung disables Galaxy S3 Google local search function Samsung has disabled an advanced search function in an update to the international version of its flagship Galaxy S3 smartphone, following a patent dispute with Apple. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18980115 German Appeals Court Bans Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Europe [IDG] Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 was banned in Europe by the Duesseldorf Higher Court on Tuesday because it found the tablet infringes on Apple's design rights and looks too much like the iPad. http://www.pcworld.com/article/259738/german_appeals_court_bans_samsungs_galaxy_tab_77_in_europe.html Vodafone Germany Sued for Storing Customer's Mobile Traffic Data [IDG] A customer in Germany is suing mobile operator Vodafone because it allegedly stores connection data without having any legal obligation to do so, the plaintiff's lawyer said Monday. Lawsuits against other telecom operators will follow soon, he said. http://www.cio.com/article/711927/Vodafone_Germany_Sued_for_Storing_Customer_39_s_Mobile_Traffic_Data http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/431575/vodafone_germany_sued_storing_customer_mobile_traffic_data/ 5 Predictions for the Future of Wi-Fi and Mobile Wi-Fi has truly come of age as a viable means to connect mobile devices to the Internet. The past four blogs in this series have highlighted some of the key findings of a recent survey of U.S. mobile users by Cisco?s Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG). Our survey uncovered some startling revelations about what consumers are doing on their mobile devices, how and where they are using them, and how they are connecting them to the Internet. http://blogs.cisco.com/sp/5-predictions-for-the-future-of-wi-fi-and-mobile/ ********************** SPAM ********************** India sends you the most spam More than one in 10 of every spam e-mail sent in the world comes from India. More broadly, every other spam e-mail sent in the world comes from Asia. http://www.zdnet.com/india-sends-you-the-most-spam-7000001422/ Australia cuts down on spam: The ACMA and iCode initiative take credit for reduction in unwanted junk mail Australia has reduced its spam, according to the quarterly international spam rankings released by Sophos. http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/431504/australia_cuts_down_spam_report/ ********************** ONLINE CRIME & LEGAL ********************** us: The Public Is Left in the Dark When Courts Allow Electronic Surveillance A big part of Magistrate Judge Stephen W. Smith?s job in Federal District Court in Houston is to consider law enforcement requests for cellphone and e-mail records. It requires him to apply old laws to the digital age and balance the government?s interest in solving crimes against the importance of protecting privacy. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/us/politics/sidebar-public-in-the-dark-about-surveillance-orders.html Gagged, Sealed & Delivered: Reforming ECPA?s Secret Docket by Stephen Wm. Smith What is the most secret court docket in America? Many would point to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court, set up during the Carter Administration to oversee requests for surveillance warrants against suspected foreign intelligence agents. Due to the sensitive nature of its business, FISA proceedings and records are closed to public view. Since 1979, that court has processed over 28,000 warrant applications and renewals, a rate of nearly one thousand secret cases a year. http://hlpronline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Smith.pdf au: Anonymous threat to ISPs Australian ISPs may face a major security breach tonight following a threat from the hacker movement Anonymous. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/anonymous-threat-to-isps/story-e6frgakx-1226434704432 us: Internet poker owner handed 14-month prison term An owner of Absolute Poker, one of the three largest Internet poker companies, was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Monday after admitting to deceiving banks over the processing of gambling proceeds. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/oukin-uk-poker-fraud-idUKBRE86M1B020120723 http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/poker-fraud-idINDEE86M0ID20120723 ********************** SECURITY ********************** London ready to fight off Olympic hack attacks Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, the fastest men in the world, storm over the line together in the 100-metres final of the London Olympics - a photo finish. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/uk-oly-cyber-adv-idUKBRE86N0MS20120724 EU Mulls New Rules for Cybersecurity [IDG] Mandatory risk management for social networks could form part of a European Commission legislative proposal on network and information security, it was revealed as a public consultation on the issue was announced on Monday. http://www.cio.com/article/711734/EU_Mulls_New_Rules_for_Cybersecurity http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/431431/eu_mulls_new_rules_cybersecurity/ European Commission consults on a future EU Network and Information Security legislative initiative The European Commission is seeking the views of governments, businesses, citizens about their experiences and EU possible responses to cyber incidents which cause disruption to essential Network and Information Systems (NIS), including the internet. http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/12/818 Cert Australia launches Cybercrime and Security Survey [news release] CERT Australia will today launch a survey of Australian business to get a better picture of how cyber incidents affect business and the Australian economy. http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.au/Media-releases/Pages/2012/Third%20Quarter/20-July-2012---Cert-Australia-launches-Cybercrime-and-Security-Survey.aspx au: UC to help national body tackle cyber crime The University of Canberra (UC) has partnered with the nation's official Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) to tackle cyber security threats head on. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-25/uc-to-help-national-body-tackle-cyber-crime/4154622 Brussels launches internet security survey The European Commission is planning further legislative measures to combat cybercrime and has launched a consultation on internet-based attacks and the protection of critical infrastructure from them http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Brussels-launches-internet-security-survey-1650760.html Pentagon to expand cybersecurity program for defense contractors The Pentagon is expanding and making permanent a trial program that teams the government with Internet service providers to protect defense firms? computer networks against data theft by foreign adversaries. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/pentagon-to-expand-cybersecurity-program-for-defense-contractors/2012/05/11/gIQALhjbHU_story.html U.S. mulls actions to disrupt Internet spies - ex-FBI official The U.S. Justice Department may put national security experts with cybersecurity training into department offices around the country in order to take legal action against computer facilities used in attacks on government agencies and private companies, according to a former high-ranking FBI official. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/oukin-uk-justice-cybersecurity-idUKBRE86O1U520120725 us: Cyber Bill Relies on Voluntary Security A cybersecurity bill likely to reach the Senate floor this week greatly scales back an earlier White House-backed proposal to require power grids, air-traffic-control systems and other critical networks to bolster their protections. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443295404577547380037996316.html Black Hat: Cyber-espionage operations vast yet highly focused, researcher claims Cyber-espionage operations across the Internet are extensive yet highly targeted, says a malware researcher speaking this week at the Black Hat Conference in Las Vegas. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9229658/Black_Hat_Cyber_espionage_operations_vast_yet_highly_focused_researcher_claims http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/072512-blackhat-stewart-261126.html New tool gives 150 ways to bypass web app firewalls A tool for testing if web application firewalls (WAFs) are vulnerable to around 150 protocol-level evasion techniques was released at the Black Hat USA 2010 security conference on Wednesday. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9229659/New_tool_gives_150_ways_to_bypass_web_app_firewalls http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/072612-tool-released-at-black-hat-261164.html us: Senate Opens Debate on Beleaguered Cybersecurity Bill After months of delay, the Senate is moving forward on a broad cybersecurity bill designed to boost private and government computer network security. http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/senate-opens-debate-on-beleagu.php ********************** PRIVACY ********************** 'Do Not Track' Internet spat risks legislative crackdown The White House wants a "Do Not Track" option put on websites to give consumers greater control of their personal information online but Internet companies and privacy groups are at odds on how tight the controls should be. http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/internet-tracking-idINDEE86M0GM20120723 Skype Won't Say Whether It Can Eavesdrop on Your Conversations New surveillance laws being proposed in countries from the United States to Australia would force makers of online chat software to build in backdoors for wiretapping. For years, the popular video chat service Skype has resisted taking part in online surveillance?but that may have changed. And if it has, Skype?s not telling. http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2012/07/20/skype_won_t_comment_on_whether_it_can_now_eavesdrop_on_conversations_.html Questions rise over Skype wiretapping Microsoft has not given a straight answer about whether its Skype service can facilitate law enforcement wiretapping of conversations. Previously, the online chat service was so heavily encrypted that the company went on the record about not being able to participate with wiretapping. http://news.cnet.com/8301-33692_3-57478147-305/questions-rise-over-skype-wiretapping/ ************************** GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC POLICY ************************** us: Internet Giants To Join Forces For Lobbying Clout Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook are among the companies that are expected to be part of a new tech industry trade group set to launch in September, National Journal's Chris Frates reported Wednesday. http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2012/07/new-internet-industry-trade-gr.php ISPs split over UK open internet code of practice Several leading UK internet service providers have refused to sign a code of conduct designed to guarantee "full and open access" to the net. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18976444 Ten UK ISPs commit to new 'open internet' code A number of UK internet service providers (ISPs) have signed up to a voluntary code of practice that generally requires them to ensure that they are offering "full and open internet access" to their customers. http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2012/july/ten-uk-isps-commit-to-new-open-internet-code/ Google Moves Toward Settlement of European Antitrust Investigation The European Commission said on Tuesday that it had reached an ?understanding? with Google that could lead to a settlement of an antitrust investigation into allegations that Google abused its dominance of the Internet search and advertising markets. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/25/technology/eu-nears-settlement-of-google-antitrust-investigation.html Google close to antitrust deal with European Commission Google's search results on both desktop computers and mobile phones could see important changes for European users, after the European Commission said it had reached a good level of understanding with the search giant in its antitrust investigation. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jul/25/google-european-commission-antitrust-deal EU warms to Google antitrust concessions Google took a significant step toward resolving its antitrust problems in the EU after regulators warmed to new concessions offered to settle an investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour and avert a possible fine. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/uk-eu-google-idUKBRE86N1EH20120724 http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/eu-google-idINDEE86N0G620120724 ********************** TELECOMMUNICATIONS ********************** Big Carriers Win an E.U. Victory on Landline Charges The era of steadily declining phone bills in Europe, which began with deregulation of the industry in 1998, may have drawn to a close this month, with the European Commission?s decision to give the biggest operators greater leverage over what they can charge competitors for access to their landline networks. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/23/technology/big-carriers-win-an-eu-victory-on-land-line-charges.html uk: New delay in 4G mobile auction Telecoms regulator Ofcom has unveiled plans for the auction of fourth generation (4G) bandwidth for mobile phone services, but has said bidding will not start until early 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18965011 Ofcom unveils 4G auction to kick start high-speed mobile Telecoms regulator Ofcom said on Tuesday that the auction of spectrum for 4G services would get under way by the end of the year, laying the path for the next-generation mobile services to be rolled out in 2013. http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/24/uk-ofcom-4g-idUKBRE86N06X20120724 Ofcom unveils plans for 4G auction of the airwaves [news release] The largest ever auction of spectrum for mobile services in the UK is set to get under way by the end of 2012, Ofcom announced today, laying the path for next-generation 4G networks to be rolled out next year. http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2012/07/24/ofcom-unveils-plans-for-4g-auction-of-the-airwaves/ Ofcom braced for legal action over 4G mobile phone internet auction The telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fired the starting gun on the much-disputed spectrum auction, which will bring 4G superfast mobile phone internet to the UK next year, saying it is "fully prepared for litigation" should any of the networks decide to sue. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/jul/24/ofcom-braced-4g-mobile-phone cn: Telecom industry on fast track The telecom industry will continue to expand after steady growth in the first half of the year, with booming 3G mobile service subscriptions expected to be a strong driver, analysts said. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-07/25/content_15615354.htm Greece Ready for 100G Internet One of the most interesting aspects of the Cisco Visual Networking Index is how the explosion of Internet traffic is taking place everywhere. We?ve talked before about how countries such as Iceland and Bermuda are leveraging high speed connections to the world to grow their economies. This time let?s look at Greece and competitive carrier hellas online (hol) on how they are preparing for the zettabyte era. (A zettabyte is 1021 bytes, in case you had forgotten). http://blogs.cisco.com/sp/greece-ready-for-100g-internet/ ------ David Goldstein email: david at goldsteinreport.com web: http://goldsteinreport.com/ http://davidgoldstein.tel/ phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9665 5773 - 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 FlanneryReceived on Thu Jul 26 2012 - 04:46:36 UTC
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