*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** On the Issue of ?Jurisdiction? over ICANN by Paul Rosenzweig < <http://www.lawfareblog.com/2015/04/on-the-issue-of-jurisdiction-over-icann/> http://www.lawfareblog.com/2015/04/on-the-issue-of-jurisdiction-over-icann/> Brands rush to register ?.sucks? domains despite concern over pricing < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=5fb463f2-3439-44a7-b54a-b97abcf12001> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=5fb463f2-3439-44a7-b54a-b97abcf12001> What Taylor Swift Can Teach Your Company About Protecting Its Brand Online < <http://www.fastcompany.com/3044694/tech-forecast/what-taylor-swift-can-teach-your-company-about-protecting-its-brand-online> http://www.fastcompany.com/3044694/tech-forecast/what-taylor-swift-can-teach-your-company-about-protecting-its-brand-online> How DNS is Exploited: Paul Vixie on How Criminals Leverage Internet Architecture < <http://www.govinfosecurity.com/how-dns-exploited-a-8086> http://www.govinfosecurity.com/how-dns-exploited-a-8086> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** On the Issue of ?Jurisdiction? over ICANN by Paul Rosenzweig By now readers of this blog know, the United States is in the midst of a transition that will, when completed, give up its contractual control of the IANA. That authority is currently conducted by ICANN under contract to the Department of Commerce. Current plans are for Commerce to end the contract in September 2015, and let ICANN manage the IANA function on its own. Some, including me, favor the transition but are concerned that it will occur without an increase in accountability and transparency at ICANN. < <http://www.lawfareblog.com/2015/04/on-the-issue-of-jurisdiction-over-icann/> http://www.lawfareblog.com/2015/04/on-the-issue-of-jurisdiction-over-icann/> ICANN, Meet Your New Master, the FCC The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), an executive branch agency within the Department of Commerce, sparked controversy last year when it announced its intent to transition its oversight of Internet domain names to ?the global multistakeholder community.? The controversy is now over. The NTIA no longer has authority to relinquish U.S. control over the Internet domain name system. Though few seem to have realized it, the FCC assumed plenary jurisdiction over Internet numbering in its 2015 net neutrality order reclassifying the broadband Internet as telecommunications (Reclassification Order). < <http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/19158-icann-meet-your-new-master-the-fcc> http://www.unitedliberty.org/articles/19158-icann-meet-your-new-master-the-fcc> >From Connecting Computers to Connecting Stakeholders: Stanford Univ. Hosts NetMundial Initiative by Wolfgang Kleinw?chter 1974, Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf checked in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Palo Alto, worked a couple of days and presented to the world the TCP/IP protocol. Stanford hosted one of the four computers connected on equal footing (ARPANET) in 1969... A framed document in the hotel lobby remembers the historic moment. On March 31, 2014 a crowd of about 30 people from all over the world checked in the same Crown Plaza hotel for the first working meeting of the new Coordination Council (CC) of the NetMundial Initiative (NMI). < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150408_connecting_computers_to_connecting_stakeholders_stanford_hosts_nmi/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150408_connecting_computers_to_connecting_stakeholders_stanford_hosts_nmi/> ********************** DOMAIN NAMES ********************** ********************** - ICANN ********************** WSIS Project Prizes 2015 Nomination Two ICANN projects, the DNS Entrepreneurship Center and Investigating DNS Abuse/Misuse for Public Safety Community have been nominated for the Online Voting Phase of the WSIS Project Prizes 2015 contest. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-04-07-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-04-07-en> ICANN's High Standards Recognized with Industry Achievements As Continuous Improvement Manager for ICANN's IANA department, my role is to help ensure that we meet our strategic objective of advancing organizational, technological and operational excellence. The idea of continuous improvement, a founding tenet of ICANN culture, is the commitment to achieving excellence with the understanding that processes and dynamics are constantly evolving. Our team is committed to demonstrating high standards of service and we strive to strengthen our commitment to stakeholders as we move forward together. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-s-high-standards-recognized-with-industry-achievements> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-s-high-standards-recognized-with-industry-achievements> Fadi Chehad? Response to Question for the Record Following Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, "Preserving the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance" Senate Commerce Committee Hearing, "Preserving the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance" < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chehade-to-klobuchar-06apr15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/chehade-to-klobuchar-06apr15-en.pdf> What to Know About an ICANN Compliance Audit, and How to Handle One if You Are Selected? by Alexa Raad Now that new gTLD registries have been operating for more than a year, a few registries have already experienced going through an audit and a few more are now receiving notifications that they are next in line. For all, the process of going through an ICANN audit is a first. Once you receive the Request for Information (RFI), you will have 15 days to respond, or seek an extension of time. Extensions may be available on a case by case basis. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150407_what_to_know_about_an_icann_compliance_audit/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150407_what_to_know_about_an_icann_compliance_audit/> ICANN Business Constituency Elects Elisa Cooper of MarkMonitor as Chair MarkMonitor ... announces Elisa Cooper, vice president of Product Marketing, has been elected chair of the ICANN Business Constituency, serving a third consecutive term. < <https://www.markmonitor.com/pressreleases/2015/pr150331.php> https://www.markmonitor.com/pressreleases/2015/pr150331.php> Three registrars suspended by ICANN ICANN has enforced the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement against three more registrars, suspending their ability to sell gTLD domain names. < <http://domainincite.com/18317-three-registrars-suspended-by-icann> http://domainincite.com/18317-three-registrars-suspended-by-icann> ICANN Publishes Its Tax Return; Spends $46M In Salaries; $17M In Travel; Has $300M In Cash/Stocks ICANN just published its tax return, Form 990, for the year ending June 30, 2014. ICANN Revenue decreased from the year earlier to $127 Million from $236 Million. However salaries & compensation rose from $32 Million to $46 Million. Total expenses in 2014 were $124 Million against last years $150 Million. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2015/04/07/icann-publishes-its-tax-return-spends-46m-in-salaries-17m-in-travel-has-300m-in-cashstocks/> http://www.thedomains.com/2015/04/07/icann-publishes-its-tax-return-spends-46m-in-salaries-17m-in-travel-has-300m-in-cashstocks/> ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** Americorpse.gov (And Other Deleted US Government Domains) Like a walk through a fascinating internet graveyard, a list of domains deleted by the US government over the last ten years has been obtained via Freedom of Information Act request. The 26-page document lists hundreds of government domain names that have been terminated since December 2004?some for obvious reasons, but others less so. < <http://motherboard.vice.com/read/americorpsegov-and-other-deleted-us-government-domains> http://motherboard.vice.com/read/americorpsegov-and-other-deleted-us-government-domains> .FR Offers Registration Periods of One to Ten Years As of 30 March, registrants of .fr (France) domains, along with other ccTLDs managed by AFNIC, will be able to choose registration periods of one to ten years. < <http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/04/07/fr-offers-registration-periods-of-one-to-ten-years/> http://www.domainpulse.com/2015/04/07/fr-offers-registration-periods-of-one-to-ten-years/> < <http://www.domainnews.com/fr-offers-registration-periods-of-one-to-ten-years.html> http://www.domainnews.com/fr-offers-registration-periods-of-one-to-ten-years.html> se: Revised TLD Law in Sweden? by Staffan Jonson On March 31, Swedish regulatory overview office, Post and Telecom Authority published a 54 pages report on revision of the Swedish TLD law for internet. The report contains proposals for revision of policy and Swedish law regulating TLDs. This is not a surprise. The issue has been simmering for ten years, at least. However, with increasing dependency of information society, public regulators are increasingly inclined to revise public regulation in the area. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150408_revised_top_level_domain_law_in_sweden/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150408_revised_top_level_domain_law_in_sweden/> vn: Domain name registrations must follow market mechanisms Individuals, enterprises and organisations will be allowed to decide the fees for domain name registration, as the government is set to only charge fees for the use of domain names. < <http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/science-it/127607/domain-name-registrations-must-follow-market-mechanisms.html> http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/science-it/127607/domain-name-registrations-must-follow-market-mechanisms.html> ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** Brands rush to register ?.sucks? domains despite concern over pricing With sunrise now a week old, Vox Populi Registry has placed a running ticker on its website highlighting some of the brands which have registered a ?.sucks? domain name. Despite concern over the hefty sunrise fees, brands are not shying away from making registrations, with John Berard, CEO of the registry, stating that the numbers have exceeded his expectations. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=5fb463f2-3439-44a7-b54a-b97abcf12001> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=5fb463f2-3439-44a7-b54a-b97abcf12001> What Taylor Swift Can Teach Your Company About Protecting Its Brand Online Earlier this month, the ever business-savvy pop star unwittingly generated a ton of click bait for publishers by doing something smart: She registered her name under the new adult-themed TLDs .porn and .adult. It's a wise move for any brand, but these salacious-sounding TLDs are just the beginning: The number of available website domain names is about to explode. < <http://www.fastcompany.com/3044694/tech-forecast/what-taylor-swift-can-teach-your-company-about-protecting-its-brand-online> http://www.fastcompany.com/3044694/tech-forecast/what-taylor-swift-can-teach-your-company-about-protecting-its-brand-online> Premium Generics, the Domain Industry's Luxury Goods by St?phane Van Gelder Categories. The mere mention of the word risks eliciting groans from any domain industry specialist. In the run up to the new gTLD program, this concept was oft discussed. It seemed obvious to most that TLDs were not a homogenous ensemble but instead, could exist in many different shapes and sizes. Except to ICANN staff. They systematically refused to entertain the notion of categories. Even when ICANN Board members suggested some kind of recognition for different TLD types should be hardwired into the program! < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150407_premium_generics_the_domain_industrys_luxury_goods/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150407_premium_generics_the_domain_industrys_luxury_goods/> Donuts challenges .Charity decision Donuts has filed for an Independent Review Process over a community objection decision for .Charity. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/08/donuts-challenges-charity-decision/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/08/donuts-challenges-charity-decision/> Uniform Rapid Suspension by the numbers A look at which new TLDs are getting hit with the most URS cases. ... Both National Arbitration Forum (NAF) and Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC) handle URS cases. So far NAF has posted 272 decided or pending URS cases on its website covering 319 domains. ADNDRC has posted 24 decided cases covering 49 domain names. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/08/uniform-rapid-suspension-by-the-numbers/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/08/uniform-rapid-suspension-by-the-numbers/> The 3 Biggest Challenges Facing New gTLDs by Aditya Chauhan, LogicBoxes When ICANN announced the nTLD program, thousands of applicants threw their hats in the ring. It seemed pretty straight forward; the existing TLDs were running out of short meaningful options, all that was needed was to create newer options that would be more relevant for specific sets of customers. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/the-3-biggest-challenges-facing-new-gtlds/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/the-3-biggest-challenges-facing-new-gtlds/> Slicing the data: Top 50 ?Premium? gTLDs Registries have sliced and diced the new TLD leaderboards in many ways: paid registrations, registration years, number of domains used, Alexa rankings, etc. Here?s another one courtesy of StartingDot, the company behind .Bio, .Archi and the forthcoming .Ski. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/slicing-the-data-top-50-premium-gtlds/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/slicing-the-data-top-50-premium-gtlds/> ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** How DNS is Exploited: Paul Vixie on How Criminals Leverage Internet Architecture The Internet is a global engine of commerce today, but it was never designed with such grandiose applications in mind. In the underlying architecture of the Internet, hostility was never a design criterion, and this has been extensively exploited by criminals, who capitalize on the Domain Name System infrastructure - the map of the Internet - which is indispensable for the Internet as we know it to function. < <http://www.govinfosecurity.com/how-dns-exploited-a-8086> http://www.govinfosecurity.com/how-dns-exploited-a-8086> White House Executive Order Declares Cyber National Emergency U.S. President Barack Obama last week issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency and deputizing the Treasury Secretary and Attorney General to apply sanctions and other consequences for international actors deemed to have engaged in ?cyber-enabled activities? detrimental to U.S. national security, foreign policy, economic health or financial stability. < <https://threatpost.com/white-house-executive-order-declares-cyber-national-emergency/112041> https://threatpost.com/white-house-executive-order-declares-cyber-national-emergency/112041> Destructive hacking attempts target critical infrastructure in Americas - survey Hacking attacks that destroy rather than steal data or that manipulate equipment are far more prevalent than widely believed, according to a survey of critical infrastructure organizations throughout North and South America. < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/04/08/cybersecurity-americas-idINKBN0MY07A20150408> http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/04/08/cybersecurity-americas-idINKBN0MY07A20150408> eu: Joint supervision tool for telecom security ENISA publishes a joint framework to supervise the security of services and personal data processing by telecom providers in the EU. < <http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/joint-supervision-tool-for-telecom-security> http://www.enisa.europa.eu/media/press-releases/joint-supervision-tool-for-telecom-security> ********************** - DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** au: FragranceX.com, Inc. v. Admin Manager, Gee Media Pty. Ltd - Case No. DAU2015-0005 1. The Parties: The Complainant is FragranceX.com, Inc. of Hauppauge, New York, United States of America (?USA?), represented by UDRPro, LLC, USA. The Respondent is Admin Manager, Gee Media Pty. Ltd of Ashgrove, Queensland, Australia. 2. The Domain Name and Registrar: The disputed domain name <fragrancex.com.au> is registered with Enetica. < <http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=DAU2015-0005> http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/search/text.jsp?case=DAU2015-0005> ********************** - IPv4/IPv6 ********************** us: DOD's IPv6 transition lags The Department of Defense first laid out plans to convert its network to the Internet Protocol Version 6 standard in 2003. While DoD has hit several milestones along the way, a lack of a coordinated effort on the part of the CIO office and U.S. Cyber Command prevented an enterprise-wide switchover, according to a recently declassified inspector general report. < <http://fcw.com/articles/2015/04/07/ipv6-migration.aspx> http://fcw.com/articles/2015/04/07/ipv6-migration.aspx> The Pentagon's groundbreaking IPv6 project hasn't broken much ground The U.S. Department of Defense hasn't followed through on its commitment to convert to IPv6, the new Internet standard designed to make room for an explosion of new connected devices. < <http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/network-wifi/3606672/the-pentagons-groundbreaking-ipv6-project-hasnt-broken-much-ground/> http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/network-wifi/3606672/the-pentagons-groundbreaking-ipv6-project-hasnt-broken-much-ground/> How much is that Internet address in the window? You'd think by now with the last IPv4 Internet addresses disappearing, we'd all be well on our way to using IPv6 addresses. You'd be wrong. So, it is that there's now a growing market for IPv4 addresses. < <http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-is-that-internet-address-in-the-window/> http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-much-is-that-internet-address-in-the-window/> How Romania's patchwork Internet helped spawn an IP address industry [IDG] If you need an IPv4 address, which is an increasingly rare commodity, there are some people in Romania who may be able to help you. < <http://www.techworld.com.au/article/572243/how-romania-patchwork-internet-helped-spawn-an-ip-address-industry/> http://www.techworld.com.au/article/572243/how-romania-patchwork-internet-helped-spawn-an-ip-address-industry/> < <http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/572243/how-romania-patchwork-internet-helped-spawn-an-ip-address-industry/> http://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/572243/how-romania-patchwork-internet-helped-spawn-an-ip-address-industry/> ********************** - WEBHOSTING ********************** Anonymous exposes US and UK companies hosting pro-Isis websites Online hacktivist collective Anonymous has released a comprehensive list of websites suspected to be linked to Islamic State (Isis), together with the companies responsible for hosting the content. Many of the web hosting companies are UK, Europe and US-based, provoking criticism that they are complicit in disseminating Isis propaganda used to recruit members and incite terror attacks. < <http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-exposes-us-uk-companies-hosting-pro-isis-websites-1495426> http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/anonymous-exposes-us-uk-companies-hosting-pro-isis-websites-1495426> ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** ICM sells tube.xxx (again) in $500,000 deal ICM Registry has sold the premium domain name tube.xxx for a second time, after repurchasing it from the original buyer. < <http://domainincite.com/18319-icm-sells-tube-xxx-again-in-500000-deal> http://domainincite.com/18319-icm-sells-tube-xxx-again-in-500000-deal> Analyzing NameJet and Short Domain Name Sales After a record-setting Winter, NameJet began Spring with a reduced sales volume for March. Even so, given 94 sales closing at or above $2000, March matches the best month out of an 11-month stretch during 2014. NameJet also scored its 4th highest sale of all time with VVV.com being bid up to $136,400. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/analyzing-namejet-and-short-domain-name-sales/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/07/analyzing-namejet-and-short-domain-name-sales/> ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** Aluminium battery can charge phone in one minute, scientists say Scientists say they have invented a new battery that could fully charge a smartphone in just one minute. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/aluminium-battery-can-charge-phone-in-one-minute-scientists-say> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/aluminium-battery-can-charge-phone-in-one-minute-scientists-say> Is aluminium the answer to all our battery prayers? New research by Stanford University into aluminium batteries promises to produce cells that are big enough for a smartphone and charge in just 60 seconds. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/aluminium-battery-lasting-day-revolutionaise-smartphones> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/aluminium-battery-lasting-day-revolutionaise-smartphones> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** au: Dallas Buyers Club ruling: ISP must hand over names of downloaders Internet providers including iiNet have lost a federal court battle to keep secret the names of internet users who downloaded a Hollywood blockbuster over file-sharing networks. < <http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/apr/07/dallas-buyers-club-ruling-isp-must-hand-over-names-of-downloaders> http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/apr/07/dallas-buyers-club-ruling-isp-must-hand-over-names-of-downloaders> au: Dallas Buyers Club: Federal Court ruling unlikely to deter pirates, technology journalist says Pirates are unlikely to be deterred by a ruling from the Federal Court ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to supply the names of people accused of illegally downloading the 2013 movie Dallas Buyers Club, a technology journalist says. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/iinet-ruling-unlikely-to-deter-pirates/6376972> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-08/iinet-ruling-unlikely-to-deter-pirates/6376972> Dallas Buyers Club piracy case: court to determine level of fines An Australian court will assess how a Hollywood producer deals with people who illegally downloaded Oscar-winning movie Dallas Buyers Club amid fears that it used ?scare tactics? to bully settlements from suspected pirates. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/dallas-buyers-club-piracy-fines-australia> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/07/dallas-buyers-club-piracy-fines-australia> Aussie piracy crackdown: NZ's 'SkyNet' regime better by comparison InternetNZ says a controversial crackdown on movie piracy in Australia is unlikely to happen here but the New Zealand Screen Association is not convinced by its logic. < <http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/67657478/Aussie-piracy-crackdown-NZs-SkyNet-regime-better-by-comparison> http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/67657478/Aussie-piracy-crackdown-NZs-SkyNet-regime-better-by-comparison> Is piracy ever justified? The crackdown on piracy in Australia is unlikely to happen in New Zealand according to InternetNZ, although not everyone's convinced. < <http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/11515372/Are-there-any-rights-when-it-comes-to-piracy> http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/11515372/Are-there-any-rights-when-it-comes-to-piracy> Dallas Buyers Club fuss shows NZ got it right Dallas Buyers ClubThe furore over the Dallas Buyers Club case in Australia shows that, compared to our friends over the ditch, New Zealand got it pretty right when it changed the Copyright Act in 2011 and implemented its three-strikes regime to counter infringing file sharing in music and movies. < <https://internetnz.nz/news/dallas-buyers-club-fuss-shows-nz-got-it-right> https://internetnz.nz/news/dallas-buyers-club-fuss-shows-nz-got-it-right> Aussies Set For 200,000 Piracy Notices Per Year Under New Code The country's biggest telecoms companies have submitted their final online anti-piracy code to the Australian Communications and Media Authority for approval by the regulator. Up to 200,000 warnings will be sent to subscribers each year but an appeal fee for the wrongly accused has been waived. < <http://torrentfreak.com/aussies-set-for-200000-piracy-notices-per-year-under-new-code-150408/> http://torrentfreak.com/aussies-set-for-200000-piracy-notices-per-year-under-new-code-150408/> Piracy code lodged with Australian regulator Internet users who are allegedly infringing copies of the latest TV shows and movies will soon be receiving warning notices under a new code that was finalised by Australian internet service providers and rights holder groups on Wednesday, as a way to crack down on online copyright infringement. < <http://www.zdnet.com/article/piracy-code-lodged-with-australian-regulator/> http://www.zdnet.com/article/piracy-code-lodged-with-australian-regulator/> Dallas Buyers Club vows to send letters to infringers The 4,726 Australians alleged to have downloaded an illicit copy of the Academy Award-winning film Dallas Buyers Club between April and May last year should expect a letter in the mail, according to Voltage Pictures, but that will not lead to an immediate demand for a payment. < <http://www.zdnet.com/article/dallas-buyers-club-vows-to-send-letters-to-infringers/> http://www.zdnet.com/article/dallas-buyers-club-vows-to-send-letters-to-infringers/> ---------------------------- David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com phone: <tel:%2B61%20418%20228%20605> +61 418 228 605 ? mobile / <tel:%2B61%202%209663%203430> +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. 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