*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** Internet governance review group proposes replacing US government with? itself < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/02/cwg_the_new_us_government/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/02/cwg_the_new_us_government/> Double hammer blow to ICANN and pals' internet power grab bid < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/03/icc_rejects_netmundial_initative/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/03/icc_rejects_netmundial_initative/> ICANN Finalizes Process for Requests for Release of Two-Character ASCII Labels < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-01-en> Verisign Reports 280 Million Domains Worldwide, But Growth Slowing As Query Load Skyrockets < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/03/verisign-reports-280-million-domains-worldwide/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/03/verisign-reports-280-million-domains-worldwide/> Will gTLDs help you rank higher in search results? < <https://econsultancy.com/blog/65786-will-gtlds-help-you-rank-higher-in-search-results> https://econsultancy.com/blog/65786-will-gtlds-help-you-rank-higher-in-search-results> Connecting Digital & Real-World Experiences: Why Brand gTLDs Could Bridge the Gap by Jennifer Wolfe < <http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2384633/connecting-digital-real-world-experiences-why-brand-gtlds-could-bridge-the-gap> http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2384633/connecting-digital-real-world-experiences-why-brand-gtlds-could-bridge-the-gap> Europol Leads Operation To Seize Hundreds Of Domains Linked To Counterfeit Goods In Lead-Up To Christmas < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/02/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/02/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains/> Aussie telcos struggling with IPv6 adoption < <http://www.itnews.com.au/News/398240,aussie-telcos-struggling-with-ipv6-adoption.aspx> http://www.itnews.com.au/News/398240,aussie-telcos-struggling-with-ipv6-adoption.aspx> Can VeriSign Maintain Its Market Leadership In The Coming Years? < <http://www.trefis.com/stock/vrsn/articles/266912/can-verisign-maintain-its-market-leadership-in-the-coming-years/2014-12-01> http://www.trefis.com/stock/vrsn/articles/266912/can-verisign-maintain-its-market-leadership-in-the-coming-years/2014-12-01> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Internet governance review group proposes replacing US government with? itself The US government's role at the top of the internet should be replaced by four different groups, according to an official proposal put out for public comment. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/02/cwg_the_new_us_government/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/02/cwg_the_new_us_government/> Double hammer blow to ICANN and pals' internet power grab bid The controversial NetMundial Initiative (NMI) ? an effort by various countries and organizations to keep the internet running ? may be beyond saving after a second series of rejections. This time it's been snubbed by the business world and the Internet Governance Forum. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/03/icc_rejects_netmundial_initative/> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/12/03/icc_rejects_netmundial_initative/> Arab IGF III: What we will remember The 3rd edition of the Arab Internet Governance Forum ?Arab IGFIII? was the opportunity to notice how the global debate on Internet Governance has spurred the regional and local discussions on Internet Governance related topics. < <https://nawaat.org/portail/2014/12/03/arab-igf-iii-what-we-will-remember/> https://nawaat.org/portail/2014/12/03/arab-igf-iii-what-we-will-remember/> Who Runs the Internet? by Maximilian Stern, Co-Founder, Swiss Forum on Foreign Policy When thinking of the future of democracy, we should not only focus on using the Internet as a means for greater participation, but also think of it as one of the greatest achievements of our society, one that must be kept free and open -- an achievement we should safeguard with democratic processes. < <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maximilian-stern/who-runs-the-internet_b_6263282.html> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maximilian-stern/who-runs-the-internet_b_6263282.html> Community proposes way to replace US oversight of ICANN The process of removing the US government from management of the DNS root system took a significant step forward today, with the publication of a community proposal for a transition. < <http://domainincite.com/17722-community-proposes-way-to-replace-us-oversight-of-icann> http://domainincite.com/17722-community-proposes-way-to-replace-us-oversight-of-icann> ********************** DOMAIN NAMES ********************** ********************** - ICANN ********************** ICANN Finalizes Process for Requests for Release of Two-Character ASCII Labels As previously announced, ICANN has been working towards developing a process to permit registries to request the release of two-character ASCII labels at the second-level for registration to 3rd parties and activation in the DNS pursuant to Section 2 of Specification 5. That process is now final and available. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-01-en> WEBINAR: Cross Community Working Group (CWG) On Naming Related Functions Public Consultation on Draft Transition Proposal Following the request of the NTIA for ICANN to "convene a multistakeholder process to develop a plan to transition the U.S. government stewardship role" with regard to the IANA Functions and related root zone management, a Cross Community Working Group (CWG) was tasked with developing a consolidated transition proposal for the elements of the IANA Functions relating to the DNS. The CWG has now published its draft transition proposal for public comment. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-12-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2014-12-01-en> Cross Community Working Group (CWG) on Naming Related Functions Draft Transition Proposal Purpose (Brief): Following the request of the NTIA for ICANN "convene a multistakeholder process to develop a plan to transition the U.S. government stewardship role" with regard to the IANA Functions and related root zone management, a Cross Community Working Group (CWG) was tasked with developing to produce a consolidated transition proposal for the elements of the IANA Functions relating to the DNS. The CWG has now published its draft transition proposal for public comment. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-01-en> Seeking Panel Members for New gTLD Public Interest Commitment Dispute Resolution ICANN plans to expand the Standing Panel responsible for administering the Public Interest Commitment Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP), which supports the New gTLD Program. Parties with relevant experience and the desire to serve the Internet community are invited to submit expressions of interest. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-02-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-12-02-en> Call for Volunteers to Participate in Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) In brief: The Cross Community Working Group (CCWG) was formed to deliver proposals that would enhance ICANN's accountability towards all stakeholders. The organizations that chartered the CCWG now call for volunteers to join this effort. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-02-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-02-en> IDN Variant TLD Program - Label Generation Ruleset (LGR) Tool Project (P1) - LGR Tool Set Specifications Now Open for Public Comment Purpose (Brief): ICANN intends to develop a tool to allow the Generation Panels and the community to develop and use Label Generation Ruleset (LGR) in the new machine-readable XML-based format. ICANN is releasing the set of requirements for the development of this LGR tool for public comment, specifically to get feedback on (i) the completeness of current requirements, (ii) the prioritization done in the different phases for development of the tool, and (iii) any other aspects associated with the LGR tool requirements. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-03-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2014-12-03-en> Christine Willett, Vice President, GDD Operations | ICANN, to Paul Smocer New gTLDs applications for financial services strings < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/willett-to-smocer-01dec14-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/willett-to-smocer-01dec14-en.pdf> Christine Willett, Vice President, GDD Operations | ICANN, to Sally Scutt New gTLDs applications for financial services strings < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/willett-to-scutt-01dec14-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/willett-to-scutt-01dec14-en.pdf> Exhibit 1: Why Whois verification for domain registrations is so stupid A lot has been made about the new requirement this year for domain name registrars to verify certain aspects of Whois contact information provided by registrations. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/whois-verification/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/whois-verification/> ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** Verisign Reports 280 Million Domains Worldwide, But Growth Slowing As Query Load Skyrockets The number of domain names under management around the world topped 280 million at the end of the second quarter 2014 with four million domain names added, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief from Verisign. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/03/verisign-reports-280-million-domains-worldwide/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/03/verisign-reports-280-million-domains-worldwide/> < <http://www.domainnews.com/verisign-280-million-domains-worldwide.html> http://www.domainnews.com/verisign-280-million-domains-worldwide.html> Internet Grows to 280 Million Domain Names in the Second Quarter of 2014 VeriSign, Inc. ... announced four million domain names were added to the Internet in the second quarter of 2014, bringing the total number of registered domain names to 280 million worldwide across all TLDs as of June 30, 2014, according to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief. < <http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm13bmV3c3Jvb20uY29tL2FydGljbGUvcnNzP2lkPTE5MDE5NTE%3D> http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLm13bmV3c3Jvb20uY29tL2FydGljbGUvcnNzP2lkPTE5MDE5NTE%3D> UAE .ae domain sets new growth record The UAE's .ae domain reached a record 124,000 registered names in January-August, according to data published by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) from the .ae Domain Administration (aeDA). < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/uae-ae-domain-sets-new-growth-record--1052573> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/uae-ae-domain-sets-new-growth-record--1052573> Afnic consolidates its consultancy and expertise offering On December 1, 2014, Afnic expands its Internet & domain name consultancy and expertise activities. < <http://www.afnic.fr/en/about-afnic/news/general-news/8531/show/afnic-consolidates-its-consultancy-and-expertise-offering.html> http://www.afnic.fr/en/about-afnic/news/general-news/8531/show/afnic-consolidates-its-consultancy-and-expertise-offering.html> Internet Governance Forum gets boost from .CA The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) today announced that it had completed a contribution agreement with the Internet Governance Forum Support Association (IGFSA), providing the necessary resources to address emerging issues in Internet governance. < <http://www.cira.ca/news/news-releases/internet-governance-forum-gets-boost-from-ca/> http://www.cira.ca/news/news-releases/internet-governance-forum-gets-boost-from-ca/> Typosquatters cashing in on .uk domains Typosquatters are cashing in by registering new .uk domains which look similar to those used by existing high-traffic .co.uk websites. < <http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2014/12/02/typosquatters-cashing-in-on-uk-domains.html> http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2014/12/02/typosquatters-cashing-in-on-uk-domains.html> ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** What?s in a name? Why readers shouldn?t underestimate the impact of internet domains ?I think there is a world market for maybe five computers? is one of those infamous predictions, attributed (but probably falsely) to Thomas J Watson, chairman and CEO of IBM in the 1940s. < <http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/dec/01/internet-domain-name-amazon-book> http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/dec/01/internet-domain-name-amazon-book> Will gTLDs help you rank higher in search results? The range of gTLDs is expanding to include new options such as .Hotel, .RealEstate and .Berlin. Will they help you rank higher in searches? < <https://econsultancy.com/blog/65786-will-gtlds-help-you-rank-higher-in-search-results> https://econsultancy.com/blog/65786-will-gtlds-help-you-rank-higher-in-search-results> Connecting Digital & Real-World Experiences: Why Brand gTLDs Could Bridge the Gap by Jennifer Wolfe Brands with gTLDs have the ability to control the entire user experience - from dedicated microsites to targeted in-store experiences. < <http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2384633/connecting-digital-real-world-experiences-why-brand-gtlds-could-bridge-the-gap> http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2384633/connecting-digital-real-world-experiences-why-brand-gtlds-could-bridge-the-gap> Meet 8 people who spent more than $10,000 on a .NYC domain name With over 60,000 domain names registered, the new .NYC domain name is off to a roaring start. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/meet-8-people-nyc-domain-name/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/meet-8-people-nyc-domain-name/> Premium Names launched for .cymru and .wales The Premium Names list for the new .cymru and .wales domain names is published today, ready for applications from 29 December 2014 when anyone can apply for domain names that have not been registered in the earlier phases. < <http://www.nominet.org.uk/news/latest/premium-names-launched-cymru-and-wales> http://www.nominet.org.uk/news/latest/premium-names-launched-cymru-and-wales> Paris domain names sell like hot croissants [AFP] Companies and lovers of the City of Lights snapped up 6,600 ".paris" Internet domain names in a mere two hours on Tuesday, far exceeding expectations. < <https://au.news.yahoo.com/technology/a/25672384/paris-domain-names-sell-like-hot-croissants/> https://au.news.yahoo.com/technology/a/25672384/paris-domain-names-sell-like-hot-croissants/> Paris puts 10,000 domain names up for grabs Fancy getting your hands on a .paris domain name? Companies already have had the chance to snatch them up but now 10,000 of them have also been made available to the general public. < <http://www.thelocal.fr/20141202/10000-paris-domain-names-available> http://www.thelocal.fr/20141202/10000-paris-domain-names-available> Launch of an information portal for the .swiss internet domain The new dotswiss.ch web portal provides details about the .swiss domain, answers important questions about applications and deadlines and keeps interested parties abreast of the latest news with a free newsletter. < <https://www.news.admin.ch/dokumentation/00002/00015/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=55481> https://www.news.admin.ch/dokumentation/00002/00015/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=55481> < <http://www.admin.ch/aktuell/00089/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=55481> http://www.admin.ch/aktuell/00089/index.html?lang=en&msg-id=55481> Auction and Sales Channel Update Minds + Machines Group Limited ... is delighted to announce that following the recent series of private auctions, the Company will receive in aggregate $4.4 million (approximately ?2.8 million) for withdrawing its applications on .latino, .school and a third domain application that at present cannot be named due to the rules governing the private auction process. < <http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2014/12/auction-and-sales-channel-update/> http://investors.mindsandmachines.com/2014/12/auction-and-sales-channel-update/> Minds + Machines pockets another $4.4 million from losing new TLD auctions New TLD applicant Minds + Machines continues to add to its pile of cash by losing new TLD contention set auctions. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/minds-machines-pockets-another-4-4-million-from-losing-new-tld-auctions/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/minds-machines-pockets-another-4-4-million-from-losing-new-tld-auctions/> Donuts wins five more new gTLD auctions Donuts added five new gTLDs to its ever-growing portfolio this week, as the results of five private auctions were revealed. < <http://domainincite.com/17729-donuts-wins-five-more-new-gtld-auctions> http://domainincite.com/17729-donuts-wins-five-more-new-gtld-auctions> M+M raises $4.4m losing latest gTLD auctions Minds + Machines made $4.4 million losing three recent new gTLD auctions, according to a company press release. < <http://domainincite.com/17727-mm-raises-4-4m-losing-latest-gtld-auctions> http://domainincite.com/17727-mm-raises-4-4m-losing-latest-gtld-auctions> cymru and .wales are at this year?s Royal Welsh Winter Fair Following a successful visit to the Royal Welsh Show this year, .cymru and .wales will again be visiting the Llanelwedd show grounds today to talk to Wales? leading food producers about promoting their brands in Wales with the new domain names. < <http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/cymru-wales-years-royal-welsh-8212916> http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/cymru-wales-years-royal-welsh-8212916> Name Collision domain names ? is there opportunity for domainers? The release of blocked second level strings is good for the domain name industry. Is there opportunity for domainers to profit from it? < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/02/name-collision-domain-names-domainers/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/02/name-collision-domain-names-domainers/> Cyber Monday propels .Rocks to 17% daily gain It?s interesting watching for anomalies in new TLD registrations. Consider yesterday, when the zone for Rightside?s .rocks TLD grew by almost 17%. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/02/cyber-monday-propels-rocks-to-17-daily-gain/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/02/cyber-monday-propels-rocks-to-17-daily-gain/> Richemont pulls two dot-brand bids Luxury goods company Richemont has withdrawn two of its original 14 new gTLD applications. < <http://domainincite.com/17723-richemont-pulls-two-dot-brand-bids> http://domainincite.com/17723-richemont-pulls-two-dot-brand-bids> FIBA wins .basketball FIBA, the F?d?ration Internationale de Basketball, won the right to .basketball after an auction shoot-out with Donuts and Famous Four Media. < <http://domainincite.com/17720-fiba-wins-basketball> http://domainincite.com/17720-fiba-wins-basketball> New TLDs this week: .Paris, .Moscow, .LTDA and more It?s a fairly busy week for new TLDs, especially for those watching geographic TLDs. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/new-tlds-paris-moscow-ltda/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/new-tlds-paris-moscow-ltda/> ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** Nameserver Operators Need the Ability to "Disavow" Domains by Mark Jeftovic Yesterday's DDoS attack against DNSimple brought to light a longstanding need for DNS nameserver operators to have an ability to unilaterally repudiate domains from their nameservers. The domains under attack started off on DNSMadeEasy, migrated off to DNSimple and took up residence there for about 12 hours, causing a lot of grief to DNSimple and their downstream customers. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141202_nameserver_operators_need_the_ability_to_disavow_domains/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20141202_nameserver_operators_need_the_ability_to_disavow_domains/> FBI urges United States companies to beware malicious software attacks The FBI has warned US businesses that hackers have used malicious software to launch destructive attacks in the United States, following a devastating cyber attack last week at Sony Pictures Entertainment. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/02/fbi-united-states-hacking-malware-attacks-cybersecurity-sony-corp> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/02/fbi-united-states-hacking-malware-attacks-cybersecurity-sony-corp> FBI Warning Shows Targeted Attacks Don't Just Steal Anymore An FBI advisory points to an increasing trend of destructive malware for activist, anti-forensics purposes. < <http://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/fbi-warning-shows-targeted-attacks-dont-just-steal-anymore/d/d-id/1317826> http://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/fbi-warning-shows-targeted-attacks-dont-just-steal-anymore/d/d-id/1317826> Report Says Cyberattacks Originated Inside Iran Iranian hackers were identified in a report released Tuesday as the source of coordinated attacks against more than 50 targets in 16 countries, many of them corporate and government entities that manage critical energy, transportation and medical services. < <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/03/world/middleeast/report-says-cyberattacks-originated-inside-iran.html> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/03/world/middleeast/report-says-cyberattacks-originated-inside-iran.html> Report Connects Iran to Critical Infrastructure Hacks Worldwide Iranian state-sponsored hackers have been singled out for attacks on critical infrastructure worldwide, including 10 targets in the United States. < <http://threatpost.com/report-connects-iran-to-critical-infrastructure-hacks-worldwide/109666> http://threatpost.com/report-connects-iran-to-critical-infrastructure-hacks-worldwide/109666> Critical networks in US, 15 other nations, completely owned, possibly by Iran For more than two years, pro-Iranian hackers have penetrated some of the world's most sensitive computer networks, including those operated by a US-based airline, auto maker, natural gas producer, defense contractor, and military installation, security researchers said. < <http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/12/critical-networks-in-us-15-nations-completely-owned-by-iran-backed-hackers/> http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/12/critical-networks-in-us-15-nations-completely-owned-by-iran-backed-hackers/> Report: Iran Has Been Hacking Major Infrastructure For Last Two Years Last year, we discovered that Iranian hackers had breached Navy computer systems, which sent an understandable wave of panic through the administration. But it looks like that might've just been the tip of a much bigger, more sophisticated and more deadly iceberg. < <http://www.gizmodo.in/news/Report-Iran-Has-Been-Hacking-Major-Infrastructure-For-Last-Two-Years/articleshow/45355724.cms> http://www.gizmodo.in/news/Report-Iran-Has-Been-Hacking-Major-Infrastructure-For-Last-Two-Years/articleshow/45355724.cms> For China, Cybersecurity Is Part of Strategy for Protecting the Communist Party For nearly two years, cyberespionage has been a tense focal point of relations between the United States and China. On Wednesday, the Center for a New American Security, a research group in Washington, released a paper written with the aim of understanding the motivations behind China?s cybersecurity strategy. Its conclusion: that the strategy, like China?s foreign policy, is driven mainly by the domestic political imperative of needing to ?protect the longevity of the Chinese Communist Party.? < <http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/03/for-china-cybersecurity-is-part-of-strategy-for-protecting-the-communist-party/> http://sinosphere.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/03/for-china-cybersecurity-is-part-of-strategy-for-protecting-the-communist-party/> The Real Cost of Cyber Incidents, According To Insurers Healthcare is hit by the most malicious insiders and the highest legal costs, according to a NetDiligence report. < <http://www.darkreading.com/the-real-cost-of-cyber-incidents-according-to-insurers/d/d-id/1317851> http://www.darkreading.com/the-real-cost-of-cyber-incidents-according-to-insurers/d/d-id/1317851> FBI Warns US Businesses of Possible Wiper Malware Attacks The FBI issued a five-page flash warning yesterday urging American enterprises to be on the lookout for wiper malware. < <http://threatpost.com/fbi-warns-us-businesses-of-possible-wiper-malware-attacks/109662> http://threatpost.com/fbi-warns-us-businesses-of-possible-wiper-malware-attacks/109662> Sony Pictures and F.B.I. Widen Inquiry Into Hackers? Attack Sony Pictures Entertainment and the F.B.I. on Wednesday were seeking more information about an attack that crippled Sony?s computer systems ? including whether North Korea, or perhaps a former employee, was responsible. < <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/business/sony-pictures-and-fbi-investigating-attack-by-hackers.html> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/business/sony-pictures-and-fbi-investigating-attack-by-hackers.html> DARPA looks to connect complex system security dots and wipe out malicious cyber attacks High-end cybercriminals count on the fact that modern-day enterprise computer systems tend to be intricate and complicated. So sophisticated and dense that they let few people or other systems gain any significant visibility into their real machinery and software. < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2854345/security0/darpa-looks-to-connect-complex-system-security-dots-and-wipe-out-malicious-cyber-attacks.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2854345/security0/darpa-looks-to-connect-complex-system-security-dots-and-wipe-out-malicious-cyber-attacks.html> Cyber laws must explain how businesses can collaborate on risk protection, says expert New laws aimed at getting businesses to share information on cyber risks must explain to businesses how that information sharing should work in practice, an expert has said. < <http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2014/december/cyber-laws-must-explain-how-businesses-can-collaborate-on-risk-protection-says-expert/> http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2014/december/cyber-laws-must-explain-how-businesses-can-collaborate-on-risk-protection-says-expert/> Google has a new way to tell if you're human Are you human? Do you hate reading distorted text? Google has some good news for you. The Internet giant is doing away with the random combinations of blurry letters and numbers that it has used to keep robots from pretending to be human. < <http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/03/technology/security/google-blurry-text-security/index.html> http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/03/technology/security/google-blurry-text-security/index.html> ********************** - DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** 292 internet domain names seized for selling counterfeit products Europol and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), together with 25 law enforcement agencies from 19 countries, have seized 292 domain names that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise online to unsuspecting consumers. The 292 domain names seized are part of project 'In Our Sites (IOS) Transatlantic V'. < <https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/292-internet-domain-names-seized-selling-counterfeit-products> https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/292-internet-domain-names-seized-selling-counterfeit-products> Europol Leads Operation To Seize Hundreds Of Domains Linked To Counterfeit Goods In Lead-Up To Christmas In its third operation in 12 months, Europol working with European and US law enforcement agencies has seized hundreds of domain names linked to the sale of counterfeit goods online. < <http://goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=23221> http://goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=23221> < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/02/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2014/12/02/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains/> < <http://www.domainnews.com/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains.html> http://www.domainnews.com/europol-seize-hundreds-of-domains.html> 'Counterfeit' domains seized by Europol Police forces across Europe have seized 292 web domains that were being used to sell counterfeit goods, according to Europol. < <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30276056> http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30276056> Officials seize 292 domain names to protect consumers during holiday season [IDG] The holiday season is rife with online rip-offs. In a move to protect consumers, law enforcement officials have seized 292 domain names for sites that allegedly were selling counterfeit goods. < <http://www.networkworld.com/article/2853714/officials-seize-292-domain-names-to-protect-consumers-during-holiday-season.html> http://www.networkworld.com/article/2853714/officials-seize-292-domain-names-to-protect-consumers-during-holiday-season.html> < <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2853712/officials-seize-292-domain-names-to-protect-consumers-during-holiday-season.html> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2853712/officials-seize-292-domain-names-to-protect-consumers-during-holiday-season.html> Lawsuit alleges 3 number domain names stolen A federal lawsuit alleges that the domain names 224.com, 605.com and 452.com have been stolen. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/lawsuit-alleges-3-number-domain-names-stolen/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/lawsuit-alleges-3-number-domain-names-stolen/> Google Loses Claim to Domain Name Mediators of the National Arbitration Forum have dismissed a claim made by Google against Canadian company groovle.com demanding they transfer their domain name to it because it is too similar to theirs. < <http://www.commercetuned.co.uk/news/google-loses-claim-to-domain-name-022.php> http://www.commercetuned.co.uk/news/google-loses-claim-to-domain-name-022.php> ********************** - IPv4/IPv6 ********************** Aussie telcos struggling with IPv6 adoption IPv6 is increasing steadily around the world but some Australian carriers are still struggling with the transition to the new internet addressing system. < <http://www.itnews.com.au/News/398240,aussie-telcos-struggling-with-ipv6-adoption.aspx> http://www.itnews.com.au/News/398240,aussie-telcos-struggling-with-ipv6-adoption.aspx> ********************** - MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Can VeriSign Maintain Its Market Leadership In The Coming Years? VeriSign, a leader in the Domain Name market (47% market share), regained its growth momentum in Q3 2014 after a disappointing performance in the first half of the year. The company saw the highest third quarter gross additions of 8.7 million to date, in Q3 2014. Some of the primary factors propelling this growth were: < <http://www.trefis.com/stock/vrsn/articles/266912/can-verisign-maintain-its-market-leadership-in-the-coming-years/2014-12-01> http://www.trefis.com/stock/vrsn/articles/266912/can-verisign-maintain-its-market-leadership-in-the-coming-years/2014-12-01> The Future of Agency SEO As SEO continues to mature, new types of engagements and agencies will begin to evolve. Here is a look at four ways the future of SEO could develop. < <http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2383470/the-future-of-agency-seo> http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/2383470/the-future-of-agency-seo> Domain Name Parking with Michael Gilmour ? DNW Podcast #9 If you?ve been in the domain name industry for any length of time, odds are you?re making less from domain name parking now than you did many years ago. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/domain-name-parking-with-michael-gilmour-dnw-podcast-9/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/01/domain-name-parking-with-michael-gilmour-dnw-podcast-9/> Demonoid Frustrates Censors With Domain Name Switch The semi-private BitTorrent tracker Demonoid has traded its demonoid.ph domain name for the Palau-based demonoid.pw. The site's operators have yet to officially announce the change, which helps to improve the site's availability online. < <http://torrentfreak.com/demonoid-frustrates-censors-with-domain-name-switch-141202/> http://torrentfreak.com/demonoid-frustrates-censors-with-domain-name-switch-141202/> TLD Registry to Present World's First Masterclass on Booming Chinese Domain Market at NamesCon 2015 With the 2015 NamesCon conference less than six weeks away major elements of the show's agenda are rapidly falling into place. Today TLD Registry, the owner/operator of the Dot Chinese Online (.?? ) and Dot Chinese Website (.??? ) TLDs, announced they will present a Chinese Domaining Masterclass lecture series taught by TLD Registry?s Simon Cousins and Jin Wang that will run over all four days of NamesCon. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2014/dailyposts/20141202.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2014/dailyposts/20141202.htm> Domain Registrations: Is Bitcoin Going Mainstream? Earlier this year we used Bitcoin as an example of how domain registrations could be an effective gauge of interest in a particular subject. Our analysis demonstrated a clear rise in the number of registered .com and .net domain names containing the term ?Bitcoin? in 2013, as well as a positive correlation between increased registration activity and increases in the dollar value of bitcoin. < <http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/domain_registrations_is_bitcoin_going> http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/domain_registrations_is_bitcoin_going> ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** How most people see domain investors Want to know how a person trying to get his hands on a domain name sees domain name investors? Here?s a pretty good summary. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/how-most-people-see-domain-investors/> http://domainnamewire.com/2014/12/03/how-most-people-see-domain-investors/> Year's Biggest Sale to Date Towers Over This Week's Domain Sales Chart At the end of last week news broke that Japan's Nissan Corporation (well known for their Z series of sports cars) had sold Z.com to GMO Internet, Inc., one of Japan?s leading Internet services providers and operator of the country?s largest domain registrar, for a whopping ?800,000,000 ($6,784,000). < <http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2014/20141203.htm> http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2014/20141203.htm> ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** The Global Geography of Internet Addiction: In a new study, Brazilians were the most likely to report spending every waking hour on the web, with Nigerians and South Africans not far behind. Thanks to its young population armed with smartphones, Brazil beat nine other Internet-connected countries for its citizens? frequency of web use, according to a new report from business consultancy A.T. Kearney. < <http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/12/the-global-geography-of-internet-addiction/383292/> http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/12/the-global-geography-of-internet-addiction/383292/> ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** Telstra sees health benefits in internet-enabled devices Smart watches, driverless cars and internet enabled fridges may grab headlines, but the internet of things has the potential to transform healthcare and save lives, Telstra chief scientist Hugh Bradlow says. < <http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/telstra-sees-health-benefits-in-internetenabled-devices-20141202-11ykgl.html> http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/telstra-sees-health-benefits-in-internetenabled-devices-20141202-11ykgl.html> < <http://www.smh.com.au/business/telstra-sees-health-benefits-in-internetenabled-devices-20141202-11ykgl.html> http://www.smh.com.au/business/telstra-sees-health-benefits-in-internetenabled-devices-20141202-11ykgl.html> ********************************* CHILD PROTECTION & ONLINE SAFETY ********************************* au: Cyber bullying: Government crackdown to target social media sites Social media sites will be targeted under plans by the Abbott Government to crack down on the cyber bullying of children. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-03/government-plans-cyber-bullying-crackdown/5935560> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-03/government-plans-cyber-bullying-crackdown/5935560> ********************** MOBILE/WIRELESS ********************** au: Mobile services decline for first time: ACMA The Australian mobile market has reached saturation, but Australians are downloading greater amounts of data, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560938/mobile-services-decline-first-time-acma/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560938/mobile-services-decline-first-time-acma/> Study shows Australia heading mobile only Australians are increasingly moving to a mobile-only approach to telecommunications, and demand for data and content is rapidly increasing due to booming popularity of mobile devices, research from the Australian Communications and Media Authority has found. < <http://www.afr.com/p/technology/study_shows_australia_heading_mobile_RHG3TLKSpDURR9rz2bsUKP> http://www.afr.com/p/technology/study_shows_australia_heading_mobile_RHG3TLKSpDURR9rz2bsUKP> Australians hungry for everything the internet has to offer New Australian Communications and Media Authority research shows that while internet connections have stabilised, Australians? appetite for data and content is ever-increasing. < <http://acma.gov.au/theACMA/Library/Corporate-library/Corporate-publications/australians-hungry-for-everything-the-internet-has-to-offer> http://acma.gov.au/theACMA/Library/Corporate-library/Corporate-publications/australians-hungry-for-everything-the-internet-has-to-offer> ********************** ONLINE CRIME & LEGAL ********************** Kim Dotcom sees off US attempt to have him remanded in custody Kim Dotcom has successfully fought off an attempt by the US government to have him remanded in custody after a New Zealand court ruled he had not broken bail conditions and posed no flight risk. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/01/kim-dotcom-us-attempt-remanded-custody-new-zealand> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/dec/01/kim-dotcom-us-attempt-remanded-custody-new-zealand> Australian court dismisses Apple 'App Store' trademark appeal [IDG] Apple lost an appeal in Australia?s Federal Court on Wednesday over its bid for the ?App Store? trademark. < <http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/560957/australian-court-dismisses-apple-app-store-trademark-appeal/> http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/560957/australian-court-dismisses-apple-app-store-trademark-appeal/> < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560957/australian-court-dismisses-apple-app-store-trademark-appeal/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560957/australian-court-dismisses-apple-app-store-trademark-appeal/> Australia probes bitcoin crime links as currency craves legitimacy A top Australian law enforcement agency is investigating bitcoin's role in organised crime, a senior official said, just as politicians and financial regulators embrace the digital currency as a legitimate part of modern business. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/02/uk-australia-bitcoin-idUKKCN0JG0FY20141202> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/02/uk-australia-bitcoin-idUKKCN0JG0FY20141202> < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/02/australia-bitcoin-idINKCN0JG0GM20141202> http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/02/australia-bitcoin-idINKCN0JG0GM20141202> Australians visiting more malicious sites: Trend Micro Trend Micro's third-quarter security report for 2014 has found that Australia now ranks fifth in the world for countries with the highest number of visits to malicious sites. < <http://www.zdnet.com/australians-visiting-more-malicious-sites-trend-micro-7000036342/> http://www.zdnet.com/australians-visiting-more-malicious-sites-trend-micro-7000036342/> ************************** GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC POLICY ************************** au: Law Council opposes data retention scheme The Law Council of Australia has come out swinging against the government's proposed mandatory data retention regime, describing it as not "reasonable, necessary and proportionate". < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560952/law-council-australia-opposes-data-retention-legislation/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/560952/law-council-australia-opposes-data-retention-legislation/> ************************** BRAND PROTECTION & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ************************** au: Vittoria wins trademark battle over the word 'gold' - in Italian Can a coffee seller trademark the Italian words for "gold" and "five stars"? That was the question at the centre of a long-brewing legal battle between the vendor of Vittoria coffee and the importer of rival brand Molinari. < <http://www.smh.com.au/business/vittoria-coffee-seller-wins-trademark-battle-over-oro-and-cinque-stelle-20141202-11yghp.html> http://www.smh.com.au/business/vittoria-coffee-seller-wins-trademark-battle-over-oro-and-cinque-stelle-20141202-11yghp.html> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Kim Dotcom: ?I?m officially broke? after transferring remaining assets Prosecutors told a New Zealand courtroom on Friday that Kim Dotcom is a flight risk, alleging that he violated the terms of his bail that allowed him to live free on bail, rather than jail. That came just days after the Megaupload founder told a London tech conference that he was "officially broke" after transferring his remaining assets to his wife and children. < <http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/11/kim-dotcom-im-officially-broke-after-transferring-remaining-assets/> http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/11/kim-dotcom-im-officially-broke-after-transferring-remaining-assets/> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ / <http://davidgoldstein.tel/> http://davidgoldstein.tel/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. Every time you forgo fossil fuels, you're being part of the solution" - Dr Tim Flannery -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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