[DNS] auDA domain news - 21 April

[DNS] auDA domain news - 21 April

From: David Goldstein <david>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:02:10 +1000
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Broadening the Oversight of a Free and Open Internet by Stephen D. Crocker

<
<http://www.wsj.com/articles/broadening-the-oversight-of-a-free-and-open-int
ernet-1461105102>
http://www.wsj.com/articles/broadening-the-oversight-of-a-free-and-open-inte
rnet-1461105102>

 

Second Level Registrations Coming To .AU

< <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/04/18/second-level-registrations-au/>
http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/04/18/second-level-registrations-au/>

 

auDA to introduce direct registrations in .au

<
<https://www.auda.org.au/news/auda-to-introduce-direct-registrations-in-au/>
https://www.auda.org.au/news/auda-to-introduce-direct-registrations-in-au/>

 

.hotel fight gets nasty with "criminal" hacking claims

<
<http://domainincite.com/20305-hotel-fight-gets-nasty-with-criminal-hacking-
claims>
http://domainincite.com/20305-hotel-fight-gets-nasty-with-criminal-hacking-c
laims>

 

 

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GOVERNANCE

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Broadening the Oversight of a Free and Open Internet by Stephen D. Crocker

Today the global Internet connects three billion of us. While it has grown,
the world has shrunk. Geographic distance has become less relevant as we can
more easily access information, communicate and reach new customers.

<
<http://www.wsj.com/articles/broadening-the-oversight-of-a-free-and-open-int
ernet-1461105102>
http://www.wsj.com/articles/broadening-the-oversight-of-a-free-and-open-inte
rnet-1461105102>

 

FCC response to Sen. Cruz reveals hidden ICANN agenda in net neutrality
order

It's no secret that controversy has plagued the Obama Administration's plan
to surrender U.S. oversight of the Internet domain naming and numbering
systems from the current U.S.-based ICANN to the "global multistakeholder
community." But the reason the Federal Communications Commission declined to
exercise its statutory jurisdiction over Internet numbering inside the
United States was indeed secret until Senator Ted Cruz forced the FCC to
explain itself.

<
<http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/276489-fcc-response-to-se
n-cruz-reveals-hidden-icann-agenda-in-net>
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/276489-fcc-response-to-sen
-cruz-reveals-hidden-icann-agenda-in-net>

 

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ICANN

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ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY16 Q3 call on 27
April 1500 UTC

ICANN has announced its FY16 Q3 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on
27 April at 1500 UTC. The call will cover how ICANN has progressed against
its strategic and operating plans for the Quarter ending 31 March 2016.

< <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-18-en>
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-04-18-en>

 

Sowing the Seeds of Diplomacy: Striving to Meet the Demands of an Evolving
Internet Governance Landscape by Nora Abusitta

ICANN's growth and continued globalization efforts have created many
opportunities for internal and external cooperation and collaboration. These
elements are the core of ICANN's Development and Public Responsibility
Department's efforts to strengthen the multistakeholder Internet governance
model by supporting, broadening and diversifying its stakeholder base.

<
<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/sowing-the-seeds-of-diplomacy-striving-to-m
eet-the-demands-of-an-evolving-internet-governance-landscape>
https://www.icann.org/news/blog/sowing-the-seeds-of-diplomacy-striving-to-me
et-the-demands-of-an-evolving-internet-governance-landscape>

 

Letter from Stephen Coates, Avri Doria, and Jeff Neuman, Chairs | GNSO PDP
Working Group, to Steve Crocker

New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG

<
<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/coates-et-al-to-crocke
r-19apr16-en.pdf>
https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/coates-et-al-to-crocker
-19apr16-en.pdf>

 

ICANN mulls moving Puerto Rico meeting to Las Vegas due to Zika virus

ICANN is considering moving this fall's meeting in Puerto Rico due to
concerns about the Zika virus. At the top of the list: Las Vegas.

< <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/04/19/icann-las-vegas/>
http://domainnamewire.com/2016/04/19/icann-las-vegas/>

 

Neustar's Becky Burr Elected To ICANN Board Of Directors

Neustar, Inc. ... announced that J. Beckwith ("Becky") Burr, Deputy General
Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, has been elected by registries, and
registrars to serve on the Board of Directors of ICANN.

<
<https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/beckyburrica
nn>
https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/beckyburrican
n>

 

Burr to replace Tonkin on ICANN board

ICANN lifer Becky Burr is to replace Bruce Tonkin on the ICANN board of
directors when his term expires in November.

< <http://domainincite.com/20288-burr-to-replace-tonkin-on-icann-board>
http://domainincite.com/20288-burr-to-replace-tonkin-on-icann-board>

 

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ccTLD & gTLD NEWS

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Second Level Registrations Coming To .AU

The auDA Board has decided accept the recommendation that second level, or
direct, registrations be allowed under .au. But the processes involved mean
it will be 2017 at least before the changes take place.

< <http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24586>
http://www.goldsteinreport.com/article.php?article=24586>

< <http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/04/18/second-level-registrations-au/>
http://www.domainpulse.com/2016/04/18/second-level-registrations-au/>

 

auDA to introduce direct registrations in .au

Today the auDA Board decided to accept the recommendation of the 2015 Names
Policy Panel to introduce direct registrations in .au - for example,
"yourname.au".

<
<https://www.auda.org.au/news/auda-to-introduce-direct-registrations-in-au/>
https://www.auda.org.au/news/auda-to-introduce-direct-registrations-in-au/>

 

AuDA to allow direct registrations in .au

Organisations and individuals will be able to register domain names directly
in the top-level .au, as per the recommendations of a policy panel appointed
by auDA last year.

< <http://www.itnews.com.au/News/Article.aspx?id=418303>
http://www.itnews.com.au/News/Article.aspx?id=418303>

 

auDA to introduce .au direct registrations

auDA has announced following recommendations of the 2015 names policy panel
that it will introduce .au direct registrations, such as domainname.au.

< <http://www.zdnet.com/article/auda-to-introduce-au-direct-registrations/>
http://www.zdnet.com/article/auda-to-introduce-au-direct-registrations/>

 

Aussies get to drop the .com

Australia's ccTLD manager has confirmed that local registrants will be able
to register .au domains at the second level, eschewing the usual .com.

< <http://domainincite.com/20302-aussies-get-to-drop-the-com>
http://domainincite.com/20302-aussies-get-to-drop-the-com>

 

auDA Decides to Allow Direct .au Registrations - Implementation Date Still
to Be Determined

Domain registrations in Australia's popular .au country code have
traditionally been restricted to second level extensions (like .com.au and
.net.au) but the TLD's governing body, auDa, has decided the time has come
to allow direct top level registrations (for example, yourname.au).

< <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160418.htm>
http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160418.htm>

 

auDA Will Soon Introduce First Level Domain Name Registrations In .AU

Soon Australians will be able to make first level domain name registrations
in .au, for example, "MyName.au".

<
<http://onlinedomain.com/2016/04/18/domain-name-news/auda-introduce-direct-r
egistrations-au/>
http://onlinedomain.com/2016/04/18/domain-name-news/auda-introduce-direct-re
gistrations-au/>

 

auDA To Introduce First Level Domain Registrations in .AU

auDA announced recently that they will be introduce first level domain name
registrations in .AU.

<
<http://www.domainnews.com/auda-to-introduce-first-level-domain-registration
s-in-au/>
http://www.domainnews.com/auda-to-introduce-first-level-domain-registrations
-in-au/>

 

.au direct registrations: a regrettable decision?

The news that auDA has decided to go ahead with direct registrations in the
.au namespace is disappointing, but not surprising.

<
<http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/core-dump/72431-au-direct-regist
rations-a-regrettable-decision.html>
http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/core-dump/72431-au-direct-registr
ations-a-regrettable-decision.html>

 

auDA to introduce .au direct registrations.

Domain administrator, auDA, is to introduce direct registrations in .au,
after its board accepted the recommendation of the 2015 Names Policy Panel
on direct registrations.

<
<http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/72419-auda-to-introduce-au-
direct-registrations.html>
http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/strategy/72419-auda-to-introduce-au-d
irect-registrations.html>

 

Directe registraties onder .au binnenkort mogelijk

Momenteel is het enkel mogelijk om Australische domeinnamen te registreren
op het zogenaamde 3de level. Dat geeft dan registraties die eindigen op
bijvoorbeeld .com.au, .net.au of .id.au.

<
<https://www.tld.sc/nl/2016/04/1532/directe-registraties-onder-au-binnenkort
-mogelijk/>
https://www.tld.sc/nl/2016/04/1532/directe-registraties-onder-au-binnenkort-
mogelijk/>

 

au: EmuCasino.com Faces Shutdown Amidst Probe by Authorities, Local Media

Gamblers patronizing the Emu Casino online (EmuCasino.com) may soon be out
of luck as Australian authorities threaten to shut down the site.

<
<http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/emucasinocom-faces-shutdown-amidst
-probe-authorities-local-media-041716.html>
http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/emucasinocom-faces-shutdown-amidst-
probe-authorities-local-media-041716.html>

 

Premium .Homes RFP

Do you dream about what you could do with a premium domain name for your
company's digital home? Premium domain names are made up of strong and
defining words that usually represent an entire category. When combined with
a meaningful TLD, premium domains can help propel you to the top of your
game.

< <http://domains.homes/premium-homes-domains-rfp/>
http://domains.homes/premium-homes-domains-rfp/>

 

Niue internet provider cries foul over government demands

Niue's largest internet provider says it's unreasonable for the government
to continue to demand a free service from it. Rocket Systems says it will
follow a government directive and shut off its internet services at 9 am
tomorrow. The administrator of the .nu domain site, the Internet Users
Society Niue, acquired the rights in the 1990s, and through this it has
subsidised wireless access on the island.

<
<http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/301811/niue-internet-pr
ovider-cries-foul-over-government-demands>
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/301811/niue-internet-pro
vider-cries-foul-over-government-demands>

 

Niue wifi operator back in action

The Niue government has allowed the independent internet provider, Rocket
Systems, to resume its wifi service on the island.

<
<http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/301950/niue-wifi-operat
or-back-in-action>
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/301950/niue-wifi-operato
r-back-in-action>

 

.sucks "gag order" dropped, approved

Vox Populi, the .sucks registry, has had controversial changes to its
registrar contract approved after it softened language some had compared to
a "gag order".

< <http://domainincite.com/20300-sucks-gag-order-dropped-approved>
http://domainincite.com/20300-sucks-gag-order-dropped-approved>

 

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NEW TLDS

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The Impact of Dot Brands on Social and Digital Marketing

An animated slide deck of Jen Wolfe's presentation explaining how the new
gTLDs will impact social media and digital marketing.

< <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDcMpMKTUWQ>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDcMpMKTUWQ>

 

CSC's New gTLD Utilization Report - April 2016

The latest edition of CSCR Digital Brand Services' New gTLD Utilization
Report shows both the number of .brands and generic TLDs in the Alexa Top 1M
increasing by over 30% since our February report. As always, we continue to
share interesting examples of new gTLDs in use.

<
<http://www.digitalbrandinsider.com/cscs-new-gtld-utilization-report-april-2
016/>
http://www.digitalbrandinsider.com/cscs-new-gtld-utilization-report-april-20
16/>

 

.hotel fight gets nasty with "criminal" hacking claims

A group of would-be .hotel gTLD registries have called on ICANN to reject
the winning applicant's bid or be complicit in "criminal acts".

<
<http://domainincite.com/20305-hotel-fight-gets-nasty-with-criminal-hacking-
claims>
http://domainincite.com/20305-hotel-fight-gets-nasty-with-criminal-hacking-c
laims>

 

Associations Offer Innovative Benefits To Consumers, Members Through New
gTLD Program

There's little question that the Internet has profoundly changed the way
that brands do business and the way that associations relate to their
members. But while the impact of the Internet on the businesses has been
largely positive - giving companies the ability to drive growth and brand
awareness through ecommerce, social media, and paid search advertising - the
impact on associations has been, until more recently, less overwhelmingly
beneficial. As a contributor to Associations Now explained in 2010:

<
<http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/gtld-usage/associations-offer-innovative-
benefits-to-consumers-members-through-new-gtld-program>
http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/gtld-usage/associations-offer-innovative-b
enefits-to-consumers-members-through-new-gtld-program>

 

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DNS SECURITY

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How One Cybercrime Gang Is Ratcheting Up PoS Attacks

With magnetic-stripe payment card transactions gradually starting to
disappear in the US, cybercriminals have been on a tear with PoS attacks
against retail and hospitality targets that haven't yet adopted EMV card
payment, FireEye researchers say.

<
<http://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/how-one-cybercrime-gang-is-ratcheting-u
p-pos-attacks-/d/d-id/1325208>
http://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/how-one-cybercrime-gang-is-ratcheting-up
-pos-attacks-/d/d-id/1325208>

 

DNS and Stolen Credit Card Numbers by Juha Holkkola

FireEye announced a new piece of malware yesterday named MULTIGRAIN. This
nasty piece of code steals data from Point of Sale and transmits the stolen
credit card numbers by embedding them into recursive DNS queries. While this
was definitely a great catch by the FireEye team, the thing that bothers me
here is how DNS is being used in these supposedly restrictive environments.

<
<http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160420_dns_and_stolen_credit_card_numbers/>
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160420_dns_and_stolen_credit_card_numbers/>

 

Can Hybrid DDoS Mitigation Stop Large Application Layer Attacks? by Bryant
Rump

We recently received an email from a customer asking about hybrid DDoS
mitigation and its ability to stop large application layer attacks. Here's
the truth: Hybrid DDoS mitigation works and can stop large application layer
attacks. Hybrid DDoS mitigation typically involves a purpose-built DDoS
mitigation appliance or software on dedicated hardware that sits immediately
in front of or behind an enterprise's edge router.

<
<http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160417_can_hybrid_ddos_mitigation_stop_larg
e_application_layer_attacks/>
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160417_can_hybrid_ddos_mitigation_stop_large
_application_layer_attacks/>

 

Google Finds 800,000 Websites Breached Worldwide

In the past year, the search engine giant has detected close to 800,000
sites infected with drive-by download malware and other malicious content
aimed at nabbing unsuspecting visitors.

<
<http://www.darkreading.com/cloud/google-finds-800000-websites-breached-worl
dwide-/d/d-id/1325169>
http://www.darkreading.com/cloud/google-finds-800000-websites-breached-world
wide-/d/d-id/1325169>

 

Singapore to Table New Cyber Bill in 2017

A new Cybersecurity Act will be tabled in Singapore's parliament next year,
Singapore's minister for communications and information, Yaacob Ibrahim,
announced on April 11.

<
<http://thediplomat.com/2016/04/singapore-to-table-new-cyber-bill-in-2017/>
http://thediplomat.com/2016/04/singapore-to-table-new-cyber-bill-in-2017/>

 

Box CEO: Why the latest attempt by Congress on cybersecurity is already
outdated

When the news broke that the FBI and the DOJ dropped their case against
Apple, successfully cracking open the San Bernardino iPhone without the help
of the consumer electronics giant, there was a collective sigh of relief
from the technology industry and security experts. Apple avoided a
precedent-setting event requiring them to break their own security, and the
government was able to unlock a device that may lead to advances in their
investigation. But if anyone thought this issue was concluded, they'd be
mistaken.

<
<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/19/box-ceo-why-th
e-latest-attempt-by-congress-on-cybersecurity-is-already-outdated/>
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/19/box-ceo-why-the
-latest-attempt-by-congress-on-cybersecurity-is-already-outdated/>

 

Why Google is warning that 'google.com' is 'partially dangerous'

Google is warning you to watch out for, well, Google. As of Tuesday morning,
the search giant's own Safe Browsing tool labels "google.com" as "partially
dangerous." The tool, which automatically scans "billions of URLs per day
looking for unsafe websites," cites "google.com" for some potentially scary
problems.

<
<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/19/why-google-is-
warning-that-google-com-is-partially-dangerous/>
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/04/19/why-google-is-w
arning-that-google-com-is-partially-dangerous/>

 

Australia puts $230m towards fighting cybercrime, including 50 extra police

A $230m cyber security strategy, which includes cash for more specialist
cybercrime officers in the Australian Crime Commission and the Australian
federal police, has been announced by the government.

<
<https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/21/australia-230m-fighting-
cybercrime-50-extra-police>
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/21/australia-230m-fighting-c
ybercrime-50-extra-police>

 

Bureau of Meteorology target of 2015 cyber attack, Prime Minister Malcolm
Turnbull confirms

The Federal Government has confirmed for the first time the Bureau of
Meteorology was the target of a cyber attack.

<
<http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-21/australia-admits-it-can-launch-cyber-
attacks-turnbull/7343620>
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-21/australia-admits-it-can-launch-cyber-a
ttacks-turnbull/7343620>

 

Cyber deterrent: PM talks up Australia's offensive capabilities

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has acknowledged that Australia possesses an
"offensive cyber capability" that can be drawn upon when responding to
attacks on the nation's networks.

<
<http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598443/cyber-deterrent-pm-talks-up-
australia-offensive-capabilities/>
http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598443/cyber-deterrent-pm-talks-up-a
ustralia-offensive-capabilities/>

 

au: Turnbull launches government's cyber security strategy

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull this morning officially launched the federal
government's national cyber security strategy.

<
<http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598438/turnbull-launches-government
-cyber-security-strategy/>
http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598438/turnbull-launches-government-
cyber-security-strategy/>

 

The latest threats facing Kiwis online

Kiwis are increasingly falling victim to cyber-crimes that are growing in
sophistication, volume and specifically targeting the country, according to
Symantec's 21st annual Internet Security Threat Report.

<
<http://www.nzherald.co.nz/it-security/news/video.cfm?c_id=239&gal_cid=239&g
allery_id=159595>
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/it-security/news/video.cfm?c_id=239&gal_cid=239&ga
llery_id=159595>

 

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DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES

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Norwegian Authorities Sued Over Popcorn-Time Domain Seizure

Two digital rights groups have filed a lawsuit to challenge the Government's
seizure of a Popcorn-Time related domain name. The groups believe that the
website, which offered information and links to the popular streaming
software, did nothing wrong. In any case, a domain name seizure is seen as a
disproportionate measure.

<
<https://torrentfreak.com/norwegian-authorities-sued-over-popcorn-time-domai
n-seizure-160418/>
https://torrentfreak.com/norwegian-authorities-sued-over-popcorn-time-domain
-seizure-160418/>

 

Quintessential and Other Acts of Bad Faith in Acquiring Domain Names by
Gerald M. Levine

There are two essential differences between the UDRP and the
Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, one procedural and one
substantive. The procedural difference is quite minor, a mere quirk that
Panels adopted by consensus in the early days of the UDRP and deserves no
more than a footnote.

<
<http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160418_quintessential_other_acts_of_bad_fai
th_in_acquiring_domain_names/>
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160418_quintessential_other_acts_of_bad_fait
h_in_acquiring_domain_names/>

 

Facebook, under Chinese court threat, transfers Instagram.com to its new
registrar

It's not quite cyberflight, but Facebook has transferred threatened domain
name instagram.com to its newly acquired in-house registrar.

<
<http://domainincite.com/20290-facebook-under-chinese-court-threat-transfers
-instagram-com-to-its-new-registrar>
http://domainincite.com/20290-facebook-under-chinese-court-threat-transfers-
instagram-com-to-its-new-registrar>

 

UDRP returns eBay and PayPal domains

PayPal and eBay have secured the return of 13 infringing domain names from
two Korean cybersquatters.

<
<http://ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id=488
4>
http://ipprotheinternet.com/ipprotheinternetnews/article.php?article_id=4884
>

 

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REGISTRAR NEWS

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UK Hosting Giant 123 Reg 'Deletes' Customer Sites

123 Reg, the UK's biggest domain name registrar, said it has mistakenly
deleted an unspecified number of the 1.7 million sites it hosts

<
<http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/cloud/hosting-deletes-customer-sites-190193
>
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/cloud/hosting-deletes-customer-sites-190193>

 

UK Web Host 123-reg Continues to Restore Data After VPS Outage

UK hosting provider 123-reg is continuing to recover data for VPS accounts
affected by connectivity issues that started on Saturday and resulted in
"some data loss for some customers."

<
<http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/uk-web-host-123-reg-continues-to-re
store-data-after-vps-outage>
http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/uk-web-host-123-reg-continues-to-res
tore-data-after-vps-outage>

 

GoDaddy Announces Comprehensive Spring 2016 Updates Across All Product Lines

GoDaddy Inc ... announced a range of new features across its product
offerings that make it even easier for entrepreneurs around the world to
start, grow, and successfully run their own business ventures.

<
<https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/20
16/GoDaddy-Announces-Comprehensive-Spring-2016-Updates-Across-All-Product-Li
nes/default.aspx>
https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201
6/GoDaddy-Announces-Comprehensive-Spring-2016-Updates-Across-All-Product-Lin
es/default.aspx>

 

GoDaddy Domain Names & SSL Certificates Now In Microsoft Azure App Service

GoDaddy Inc. ... announced that the company is building on its existing
partnership with Microsoft Corp, and is now offering GoDaddy domains and SSL
certificates directly through the Microsoft Azure App Service platform.

<
<https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/20
16/GoDaddy-Domain-Names--SSL-Certificates-Now-In-Microsoft-Azure-App-Service
/default.aspx>
https://aboutus.godaddy.net/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases-details/201
6/GoDaddy-Domain-Names--SSL-Certificates-Now-In-Microsoft-Azure-App-Service/
default.aspx>

 

Squarespace Domain Launches with the Promise of Innovative and User-friendly
Web Hosting Services

Squarespace, a leading player in the field of web hosting and content
management, has announced the launch of Squarespace Domain. The company
which was founded in 2004, has created a name for itself around content
management for bloggers, and providing innovative do-it-yourself website
creation and hosting solutions. Now, according to an official blog post,
Squarespace Domain has entered the domain registration business.

<
<http://www.martechadvisor.com/news/website-content-experience/squarespace-d
omain-launches-with-the-promise-of-innovative-and-userfriendly-web-hosting-s
ervices/>
http://www.martechadvisor.com/news/website-content-experience/squarespace-do
main-launches-with-the-promise-of-innovative-and-userfriendly-web-hosting-se
rvices/>

 

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MISCELLANEOUS

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A New Frontier for the Global South by Mwendwa Kivuva

The Fund for Internet Research and Education - FIRE - is an initiative of
AFRINIC that gives Grants and Awards to outstanding projects that use the
Internet to provide innovative solutions to Africa's unique education,
information, infrastructure, and communication needs. FIRE Africa is part of
an initiative called The Seed Alliance that has LACNIC's FRIDA Program,
APNIC's ISIF.Asia program, and the Internet Society as members.

<
<http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160418_a_new_frontier_for_the_global_south/
>
http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160418_a_new_frontier_for_the_global_south/>

 

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REPORTS & RESEARCH PAPERS

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The Role of Financial Services in Society: Understanding the impact of
technology-enabled innovation on financial stability

This paper, "Understanding the impact of technology-enabled innovation on
financial stability", articulates key findings from a series of interviews
and roundtables held with leaders from established and emerging providers of
financial services, experts, and policymakers focused on technological
transformation taking place in financial services. The document summarizes
key opportunities and challenges created by technology-enabled innovation
and proposes four recommendations, aimed at safeguarding financial stability
and fostering innovation, for the public and private sectors to consider.

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<https://www.weforum.org/reports/understanding-the-impact-of-technology-enab
led-innovation-on-financial-stability>
https://www.weforum.org/reports/understanding-the-impact-of-technology-enabl
ed-innovation-on-financial-stability>

 

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ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY

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au: Music industry wants ISPs to block 'Kickass Torrents'

Four music labels have joined forces and launched legal action aimed at
forcing Australia's largest ISPs to block access to a major piracy-linked
BitTorrent site.

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<http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598264/music-industry-seeks-isps-bl
ock-kickasstorrents/>
http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/598264/music-industry-seeks-isps-blo
ck-kickasstorrents/>

 

KickassTorrents Next Target For Aussie Piracy Blocklist

Record labels Universal, Warner, Sony, and Albert & Son have filed an
application at the Federal Court of Australia to have KickassTorrents and
associated proxy sites blocked at the ISP level. The action follows a
complaint filed by Foxtel to block sites including The Pirate Bay.

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<https://torrentfreak.com/kickasstorrents-next-target-for-aussie-piracy-bloc
klist-180416/>
https://torrentfreak.com/kickasstorrents-next-target-for-aussie-piracy-block
list-180416/>

 

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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World Economic Forum scores Australia lowest for internet access
affordability

Millions of Australians live in households without internet access,
according to the World Economic Forum, who have awarded Australia the lowest
scoring country in the category of affordability for internet access.

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<http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-20/millions-of-australians-living-withou
t-internet/7340434>
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-20/millions-of-australians-living-without
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