*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** US ready to 'hand over' the internet's naming system < <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37114313> http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37114313> Update on the IANA Transition by Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition> Industry lays into Verisign over .com deal renewal < <http://domainincite.com/20868-industry-lays-into-verisign-over-com-deal-ren ewal> http://domainincite.com/20868-industry-lays-into-verisign-over-com-deal-rene wal> Neustar Research: DNSSEC Reflection Severe DDoS Risk < <https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/dnssec> https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/dnssec> au: Rio 2016: China demands apology from Mack Horton over 'malicious attack' on Sun Yang < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-08/china-demands-apology-from-mack-horto n-over-attack-on-sun-yang/7699644> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-08/china-demands-apology-from-mack-horton -over-attack-on-sun-yang/7699644> au: Nobby Beach PO Box tied to Russian cyber spies < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-tied -to-russian-cyber-spies/news-story/c4971d6af3c81d5b826814ba4142672b> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-tied- to-russian-cyber-spies/news-story/c4971d6af3c81d5b826814ba4142672b> au: Nobby Beach PO Box 16 linked to company in Belize < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-16-l inked-to-company-in-belize/news-story/d3f9dfd96dcc60224b8845502f350870> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-16-li nked-to-company-in-belize/news-story/d3f9dfd96dcc60224b8845502f350870> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** US ready to 'hand over' the internet's naming system The US has confirmed it is finally ready to cede power of the internet's naming system, ending the almost 20-year process to hand over a crucial part of the internet's governance. < <http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37114313> http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37114313> Update on the IANA Transition by Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling Two months ago, we passed an important milestone in a nearly 20-year effort to privatize the DNS. We announced on June 9 that the transition proposal developed by the Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria we outlined in March 2014 when we declared our intent to transition NTIA's stewardship role related to the DNS. While this was a significant moment in this journey, we said in June that ICANN, which currently operates the IANA functions under a contract with NTIA, still had work to do to implement key action items called for in the transition plan. < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2016/update-iana-transition> Obama Administration to Privatize Internet Governance on Oct. 1 The Obama administration said Tuesday it will formally shift authority for much of the internet's governance to a nonprofit multi-stakeholder entity on Oct. 1, a move likely to spark a backlash from parts of Congress. < <http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-administration-to-privatize-internet-gove rnanceon-oct-1-1471381820> http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-administration-to-privatize-internet-gover nanceon-oct-1-1471381820> Google's Vint Cerf Talks the Future of the Internet on 'Bloomberg West' [Bloomberg] Google Chief Internet Evangelist Vint Cerf is often referred to as the "father of the Internet." He joins Bloomberg West to discuss ICANN's proposal for Internet oversight ahead of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's decision tomorrow. < <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGBxCRUz9Pk> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGBxCRUz9Pk> Recent Actions Cast Doubt on Whether ICANN Is Ready for Transition by Brett Schaefer & Paul Rosenzweig In the coming weeks, the Commerce Department is expected to end the current contract between the U.S. government and ICANN that grants the U.S. formal approval over changes to the authoritative root zone file and the IANA functions. < <http://dailysignal.com/2016/08/16/recent-actions-cast-doubt-on-whether-ican n-is-ready-for-transition/> http://dailysignal.com/2016/08/16/recent-actions-cast-doubt-on-whether-icann -is-ready-for-transition/> Q and A on IANA Stewardship Transition The IANA stewardship transition represents the final step in the U.S. government's long-standing commitment to privatize the Internet's domain name system. For the last 18 years, the United States has been working with the global Internet multistakeholder community to establish a stable and secure multistakeholder model of Intent governance that ensures that the private sector, not governments, takes the lead in setting the future direction of the Internet's DNS. < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-tran sition-0> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-trans ition-0> Letter to ICANN CEO Marby Regarding IANA Stewardship Transition Status Update < <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-rega rding-iana-stewardship-transition-status-update> https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/letter-icann-ceo-marby-regar ding-iana-stewardship-transition-status-update> ICANN asks for comment on IANA agreements ICANN is seeking comments on its proposal to transition the stewardship of the IANA to a global multistakeholder community. < <http://www.worldipreview.com/news/icann-asks-for-comment-on-iana-agreements -12034> http://www.worldipreview.com/news/icann-asks-for-comment-on-iana-agreements- 12034> Why Republicans Are Against Obama Privatizing Internet Governance The Obama administration raised partisan concerns in Congress Tuesday, after members of his administration announced final plans to effectively privatize Internet governance. < <http://fortune.com/2016/08/17/obama-internet-privatized/> http://fortune.com/2016/08/17/obama-internet-privatized/> Two Months Left Until Obama Gives Dictators Control of Internet President Barack Obama is determined to give away control of the Internet within two months - one of the worst blunders in the history of national security, economic policy, and the fight for liberty generally. < <http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/08/17/internet-two-months-left -obama-gives-control-dictators/> http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/08/17/internet-two-months-left- obama-gives-control-dictators/> Last Call for the Open Internet by L. Gordon Crovitz "The survival of the internet as we know it is at risk," declares this year's Republican platform. President Obama "has launched a campaign . . . to subjugate it to agents of government. . . . He has unilaterally announced America's abandonment of the international internet by surrendering U.S. control. . . . He threw the internet to the wolves, and they-Russia, China, Iran, and others-are ready to devour it." < <http://www.wsj.com/articles/last-call-for-the-open-internet-1471210952> http://www.wsj.com/articles/last-call-for-the-open-internet-1471210952> ********************** ICANN ********************** ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the FY16 Q4 Call on 18 August ICANN has announced its FY16 Q4 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 18 August at 1500 UTC. The call will focus on how ICANN has implemented community policy for the Quarter ending 30 June 2016. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-08-16-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-08-16-en> Implementation Planning, Execution, and NTIA's Response by Akram Atallah In order to fulfill the tasks assigned by NTIA and the community-developed proposals for the IANA stewardship transition, ICANN and the multistakeholder community have dedicated significant time and resources over the past eight months developing plans for implementation. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/implementation-planning-execution-and-ntia- s-response> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/implementation-planning-execution-and-ntia-s -response> ICANN57 Hyderabad: What You Need to Know (Part 2) by Nick Tomasso | Vice President, Meetings Further to my blog on 25 July 2016, I would like to share details on visa applications to assist all who are attending ICANN57 Annual General Meeting in Hyderabad with your travel planning. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-par t-2> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann57-hyderabad-what-you-need-to-know-part -2> Join the Competition, Consumer Trust, and Consumer Choice Review Team in Vienna by Jonathan Zuck Less than a year ago, ICANN launched a Review Team to assess the extent to which the introduction of new gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice. The effectiveness of the application and evaluation processes, and safeguards put in place by ICANN to mitigate issues, are also being gauged. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/join-the-competition-consumer-trust-and-con sumer-choice-review-team-in-vienna> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/join-the-competition-consumer-trust-and-cons umer-choice-review-team-in-vienna> The Changing Face of the LACIGF by Alexandra Dans, Senior Communications Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean The Latin American and Caribbean regional preparatory meeting for the Internet Governance Forum was held in San Jose, Costa Rica, from 26 to 29 July. It was the ninth edition of a process that started in 2008 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Eight years later, the process has gained a maturity that is illustrated by a growing and diverse participation. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-changing-face-of-the-lacigf> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/the-changing-face-of-the-lacigf> Additional IDN ccTLD Requests from India Successfully Pass String Evaluation ICANN is pleased to announce the successful evaluation of four additional proposed IDN ccTLD strings for India. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-08-15-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-08-15-en> Letter from Donna Austin, James Bladel, and Heather Forrest, GNSO Council, to Steve Crocker Work Plan and Timeline for the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/austin-et-al-to-crocke r-16aug16-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/austin-et-al-to-crocker -16aug16-en.pdf> ICANN lawyers slam "fire him" story "blogger" ICANN lawyers have launched an extraordinary attack on a "blogger" who recently wrote an article headlined "ICANN's general counsel should lose his job over this". < <http://domainincite.com/20858-icann-lawyers-slam-fire-him-story-blogger> http://domainincite.com/20858-icann-lawyers-slam-fire-him-story-blogger> ICANN the Machine... by Shaul Jolles ICANN's new gTLD expansion is really quite an ingenious ploy to grow the once small California non-profit into an unstoppable machine, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, which soon plans to finally be free from any external oversight. I have no doubt that ICANN pats itself on the back for pulling the wool over so many eyes, including stakeholders, new gTLD applicants, politicians, and the global general public. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_icann_the_machine/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_icann_the_machine/> ********************** ccTLDs & gTLDs ********************** Sunrise period for .blog set to open The sunrise period for the .blog gTLD will open tomorrow, August 18. < <http://www.worldipreview.com/news/sunrise-period-for-blog-set-to-open-12048 > http://www.worldipreview.com/news/sunrise-period-for-blog-set-to-open-12048> Industry lays into Verisign over .com deal renewal A number of companies that the registry giant has pissed off over the last couple of years have slammed the proposed renewal of its .com contract with ICANN. < <http://domainincite.com/20868-industry-lays-into-verisign-over-com-deal-ren ewal> http://domainincite.com/20868-industry-lays-into-verisign-over-com-deal-rene wal> Hey Analysts: this is what I think about Verisign's .com pricing going forward I received two LinkedIn requests from stock analysts yesterday asking for my thoughts on what Verisign will be able to charge for .com domain names going forward. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/17/hey-analysts-think-verisigns-com-prici ng-going-forward/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/17/hey-analysts-think-verisigns-com-pricin g-going-forward/> Irish website registrations up 6% in first half of 2016 The number of .ie domains registered in the first half of the year rose 6 per cent, the body responsible for overseeing Ireland's domain name said. < <http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/irish-website-registrations-u p-6-in-first-half-of-2016-1.2759402> http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/irish-website-registrations-up -6-in-first-half-of-2016-1.2759402> Number of .pl domain names stabilises in Q2 Polish research institute Educational and Academic Computer Network (NASK), reporting to the Ministry of Digitisation, has published a report on .pl domains for the second quarter. < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-pl-domain-names-stabilises-in-q2 --1158164> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/number-of-pl-domain-names-stabilises-in-q2- -1158164> Get adventurous with a .wales domain name Bringing adventure breaks and bootcamps to West Wales, Adventure Camp Wales has gone from strength to strength over the past five years. < <http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/adventurous-wales-domain-name -11751776> http://www.walesonline.co.uk/special-features/adventurous-wales-domain-name- 11751776> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Are New gTLD Domain Name Owners Losing Traffic to Dot COM? One of the main arguments that I keep being presented with by those who don't like the New gTLD domain endings is this: New gTLD domain name owners lose traffic to .COM domain names. For example, if I own www.billhartzer.horse, then I will lose traffic to someone mistyping my domain name, and adding .COM to the end like this: billhartzer.horse.com. Many who are not fans of the New gTLD domain extensions claim that you should NOT buy a New gTLD domain name because you'll lose traffic to .COM. < <https://www.billhartzer.com/pages/are-new-gtld-domain-name-owners-losing-tr affic-to-dot-com/> https://www.billhartzer.com/pages/are-new-gtld-domain-name-owners-losing-tra ffic-to-dot-com/> Afilias Challenges New gTLD WEB Auction Results in Letter to ICANN Registry operator Afilias, losing bidder for new gTLD .WEB, has now objected to Nu Dot Co LLC winning new gTLD .WEB in a "last resort" auction utilizing funding provided by Verisign. < <http://www.domainmondo.com/2016/08/afilias-challenges-new-gtld-web-auction. html> http://www.domainmondo.com/2016/08/afilias-challenges-new-gtld-web-auction.h tml> Afilias was second-place bidder in $135 million .Web auction There has been a lot of chatter after the $135 million .web auction as to who the second place bidder in the auction was. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/15/afilias-second-place-bidder-135-millio n-web-auction/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/15/afilias-second-place-bidder-135-million -web-auction/> C3: How Catholic educators keep up with emerging technology >From Google Classroom to Pinterest to iOS, this year's C3 Technology Conferences helped Catholic educators and parish staff learn about how to use digital tools in the classroom and at church. ... Paul Twomey, who for six years served as president and CEO of ICANN, gave the keynote address to kick off the conference. He gave an insider account of the Vatican's pursuit of the ".catholic" internet suffix." TLDs include suffixes like ".com," ".org" and ".gov." < <http://www.angelusnews.com/articles/c3-how-catholic-educators-keep-up-with- emerging-technology> http://www.angelusnews.com/articles/c3-how-catholic-educators-keep-up-with-e merging-technology> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** Neustar Research: DNSSEC Reflection Severe DDoS Risk Neustar, Inc. published "DNSSEC: How Savvy DDoS Attackers Are Using Our Defenses Against Us," a research report that details how DNSSEC can be subverted as an amplifier in DDoS attacks. < <https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/dnssec> https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2016/dnssec> Poorly Configured DNSSEC = Potential DDoS Weapon New research from Neustar shows how attackers could abuse DNSSEC-secured domains for DDoS attacks. < <http://www.darkreading.com/cloud/poorly-configured-dnssec---potential-ddos- weapon/d/d-id/1326643> http://www.darkreading.com/cloud/poorly-configured-dnssec---potential-ddos-w eapon/d/d-id/1326643> Typosquatting: Easy Attack Vector That Produces Results Every week here at SurfWatch Labs our team of threat analysts write about new vulnerabilities, malware developments and cyber-attacks. One attack vector that is not mentioned very frequently but can be a significant threat for organizations and consumers alike is a technique called typosquatting. < <https://blog.surfwatchlabs.com/2016/08/17/typosquatting-easy-attack-vector- that-produces-results/> https://blog.surfwatchlabs.com/2016/08/17/typosquatting-easy-attack-vector-t hat-produces-results/> We asked experts to compare Trump's and Clinton's cybersecurity policies. Here's what they said. Cybersecurity is now a top national security problem - some officials even call it a bigger threat than terrorism. But both major presidential candidates have hit hurdles on the campaign trail that raised questions about how they would try to keep U.S. computers safe if elected. < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/08/17/we-asked-exper ts-to-compare-trump-and-clintons-cyber-security-policies-heres-what-they-sai d/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/08/17/we-asked-expert s-to-compare-trump-and-clintons-cyber-security-policies-heres-what-they-said /> au: Rio 2016: China demands apology from Mack Horton over 'malicious attack' on Sun Yang Tensions have deepened between Australian gold medallist Mack Horton and the Chinese swim team, as officials demand an apology over drug cheating claims. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-08/china-demands-apology-from-mack-horto n-over-attack-on-sun-yang/7699644> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-08/china-demands-apology-from-mack-horton -over-attack-on-sun-yang/7699644> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** Luxury Brands Get Tough With Counterfeiters Luxury brands are getting more aggressive about taking suspected counterfeiters to court. ... Fashion brand Alexander Wang, which sued the owners of 459 websites believed to be selling counterfeit handbags, footwear and clothing last year, won a $90 million judgement this month in a New York district court. The court froze the websites and transferred their domain names - many of which are believed to originate in China - to the designer. < <http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2016/08/16/luxury-brands-get-tough-with- counterfeiters/> http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2016/08/16/luxury-brands-get-tough-with-c ounterfeiters/> Fashion designer wins $90m in counterfeit lawsuit Alexander Wang has won a massive $90m in damages in a lawsuit brought against the owners of hundreds of websites selling knock-off copies of his products. < <https://www.securingindustry.com/clothing-and-accessories/fashion-designer- wins-90m-in-counterfeit-lawsuit/s107/a2898/> https://www.securingindustry.com/clothing-and-accessories/fashion-designer-w ins-90m-in-counterfeit-lawsuit/s107/a2898/> Is it important to protect your brand from domain trolls? Registering a snappy domain is becoming more difficult with every passing year. ICANN has authorised the release of more than 600 new TLDs - the extensions that lie after the final dot in a name, also known as TLDs - in an effort to satisfy demand, but this could be a curse or a blessing, depending on your point of view. < <http://www.alphr.com/business/1004128/is-it-important-to-protect-your-brand -from-domain-trolls> http://www.alphr.com/business/1004128/is-it-important-to-protect-your-brand- from-domain-trolls> Reselling Domain Names on the Secondary Market: Bona Fide Offering, or Not? by Gerald M. Levine On the question of reselling domain names on the secondary market, a dissenting panelist in a 2005 case observed that "[t]here is no doubt Respondent is in the business of being a reseller of domain names that consist of common English words" and then suggested that the "fundamental question before the Panel is whether or not such a business should be allowed under the UDRP." < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_reselling_domains_on_secondary_marke t_bona_fide_offering_or_not/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_reselling_domains_on_secondary_market _bona_fide_offering_or_not/> ********************** REGISTRAR & WEBHOSTING ********************** Registrar CEO faces terrorism charges The CEO of Turkey's largest registrar is facing terrorism charges in the wake of last month's coup attempt in the country, according to reports. < <http://domainincite.com/20873-registrar-ceo-faces-terrorism-charges> http://domainincite.com/20873-registrar-ceo-faces-terrorism-charges> eName is now a public company Four months ago I wrote that Chinese domain name company eName was going public. As of yesterday, the company is now publicly traded.' < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/16/ename-now-public-company/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/16/ename-now-public-company/> Web.com paid $1.3 million for about 100 eNom registrars In April, NameJet and SnapNames announced a partnership to combine forces to go after pending delete domain names. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/16/web-com-paid-1-3-million-100-enom-regi strars/> http://domainnamewire.com/2016/08/16/web-com-paid-1-3-million-100-enom-regis trars/> Web.com Sees Higher ARPU in Q2 Thanks to Yodle Acquisition Web.com acquired digital marketing company Yodle in February, bringing value-added digital marketing solutions to its portfolio. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/web-com-sees-higher-arpu-in-q2-than ks-to-yodle-acquisition> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/web-com-sees-higher-arpu-in-q2-thank s-to-yodle-acquisition> ********************** IPv4/IPv6 ********************** Optimized content providers connect faster over IPv6 Content providers should consider following the lead of Facebook and optimize their websites, back end infrastructure, and apps to ensure both IPv4 and IPv6 are equally fast and reliable, according to recommendations in a new report from the Swiss IPv6 Council. < <http://blog.apnic.net/2016/08/15/optimized-content-providers-connect-faster -ipv6/> http://blog.apnic.net/2016/08/15/optimized-content-providers-connect-faster- ipv6/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Case Study: The Interconnectedness of Local SEO and Exact Match Domains Before we get into this article, I just want to say that if you are wanting to build a brand, doing it through exact match domains is not the best idea. I selected an exact match domain for myself, however, as I wanted to build up my personal brand. What has happened was purely an accident, but proves that exact match domains or partial match domains really do work - and work very well. < <https://moz.com/ugc/case-study-the-interconnectedness-of-local-seo-and-exac t-match-domains> https://moz.com/ugc/case-study-the-interconnectedness-of-local-seo-and-exact -match-domains> Escrow.com Acquires Australian Online Escrow Services Company 'Escrow Angel' Escrow.com, announced the acquisition of Australian online escrow service Escrow Angel and its automotive brand Protecti. < <http://onlinedomain.com/2016/08/16/domain-name-news/escrow-com-acquires-aus tralian-online-escrow-services-company-escrow-angel/> http://onlinedomain.com/2016/08/16/domain-name-news/escrow-com-acquires-aust ralian-online-escrow-services-company-escrow-angel/> Escrow.com Expands With Acquisition of Escrow Angel - Company Also Wins a Stevie International Business Award Escrow.com just got bigger. The company, that has handled over $3 billion worth of transactions (a big chunk of that coming from domain sales), announced today that they have acquired Australian online escrow service Escrow Angel and that company's automotive brand, Protecti. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160816.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2016/dailyposts/20160816.htm> Video: Interview with Jari Arkko at IETF 96 in Berlin by Dan York Would you like to understand the major highlights of the 96th meeting of the IETF last month in Berlin? What were some of the main topics and accomplishments? How many people were there? What else went on? If so, you can watch a short video interview I did below with IETF Chair Jari Arkko. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_video_interview_with_jari_arkko_at_i etf_96_in_berlin/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_video_interview_with_jari_arkko_at_ie tf_96_in_berlin/> Buying Multiple Domains Makes Sense by Jean Guillon Companies usually use one single domain name for their online activities but then, more questions pop up: SEO, Infringement, Future of the company, monitoring online competition... If buying multiple domain names answers some of these questions, there is a way to do it. Here is how... It often happens that the domain name of a company is neither the generic keyword of its core business nor a keyword that necessarily appears attached to its name. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_buying_multiple_domains_makes_sense/ > http://www.circleid.com/posts/20160815_buying_multiple_domains_makes_sense/> 55% of users don't recognise PPC ads in Google search results There is still confusion over which search results are ads and which are organic, at least in the minds of some web users. < <https://www.clickz.com/55-of-users-dont-recognise-ppc-ads-in-google-search- results/104838/> https://www.clickz.com/55-of-users-dont-recognise-ppc-ads-in-google-search-r esults/104838/> au: Nobby Beach PO Box 16 linked to company in Belize A cache of controversial domain name registered to a post office box at Nobby Beach in Queensland have been linked to a company in Belize, on the eastern coast of Central America. < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-16-l inked-to-company-in-belize/news-story/d3f9dfd96dcc60224b8845502f350870> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-16-li nked-to-company-in-belize/news-story/d3f9dfd96dcc60224b8845502f350870> au: Nobby Beach PO Box tied to Russian cyber spies A meek looking post office at Nobby Beach on the Gold Coast has links to some of the world's most controversial organisations. It's now linked to the leaking of documents in the US presidential race. According to a WHOIS search on the internet, Post Office Box 16 is the listed address of the domain DCleaks.com, one of two websites in focus in the US this week following the leaking of phone numbers and email addresses of current and former Democrats in the House of Representatives. There's also accusations of the involvement of Russian spies. It's been labelled the electronic Watergate. < <http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-tied -to-russian-cyber-spies/news-story/c4971d6af3c81d5b826814ba4142672b> http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/nobby-beach-po-box-tied- to-russian-cyber-spies/news-story/c4971d6af3c81d5b826814ba4142672b> ********************** DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** Domains Product Update: Changes to BIN (Buy it Now) Process Flippa Domains emerged as its own business unit from the over-arching Flippa Marketplace in 2014. < <http://flippa.com/blog/domains-changes-to-bin-process/> http://flippa.com/blog/domains-changes-to-bin-process/> Flippa Changes The Domain Name BIN (Buy it Now) Process Over the years Flippa Domains has received many complaints from customers about the "Buy It Now" (BIN) behavior and its purpose throughout the marketplace differs across the product offerings. < <http://onlinedomain.com/2016/08/18/domain-name-news/flippa-changes-domain-n ame-bin-buy-now-process/> http://onlinedomain.com/2016/08/18/domain-name-news/flippa-changes-domain-na me-bin-buy-now-process/> How much is my website worth? Website valuations explained Before you sell your website or web business, you should always perform a website valuation to determine how much your website is worth (getting a free professional valuation doesn't hurt either). < <http://flippa.com/blog/how-much-is-my-website-worth/> http://flippa.com/blog/how-much-is-my-website-worth/> Current Domain Aftermarket and Sale Trends Many people are interested in knowing about current aftermarket and sale trends in the domain name business. This information helps me with acquisitions and sales, and it can be helpful in making planning decisions. < <http://www.domaininvesting.com/current-domain-aftermarket-and-sale-trends/> http://www.domaininvesting.com/current-domain-aftermarket-and-sale-trends/> co.ltd Domain Sells for $115k Donuts has privately sold the CO.ltd domain name for $115,000, according to an email I received from Mason Cole. The company that acquired the domain name is Chinese-based Hangzhou e-business Institute. < <http://www.domaininvesting.com/co-ltd-domain-sells-for-115k/> http://www.domaininvesting.com/co-ltd-domain-sells-for-115k/> ************************** GOVERNMENT & POLICY ************************** Tech industry desperate for US action on the Trans-Pacific Partnership [IDG] The Trans-Pacific Partnership, a controversial trade deal supported by many U.S. tech companies, is on death row, with both major party presidential candidates opposed. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/605221/tech-industry-desperate-us-a ction-trans-pacific-partnership/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/605221/tech-industry-desperate-us-ac tion-trans-pacific-partnership/> 5 things to know about the Trans-Pacific Partnership [IDG] The U.S. presidential campaign has shined a spotlight on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a proposed trade deal that's simmered on the back burner for years. < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/605220/5-things-know-about-trans-pa cific-partnership/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/605220/5-things-know-about-trans-pac ific-partnership/> ********************************* CHILD PROTECTION & ONLINE SAFETY ********************************* Police investigate claims schoolgirls across Australia targeted by site hosting explicit images Police forces around Australia are investigating reports linking students at dozens of schools to a website encouraging pupils to upload sexually explicit images of their female, underage peers. < <https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/17/police-investigate-c laims-schoolgirls-across-australia-targeted-by-site-hosting-explicit-images> https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/17/police-investigate-cl aims-schoolgirls-across-australia-targeted-by-site-hosting-explicit-images> Police investigate pornography ring targeting Australian schoolgirls Australian Federal Police and detectives in several states are investigating a website that contains sexual images of girls from private and public schools across Australia. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-17/police-investigate-child-porn-ring-ta rgeting-australian-schools/7750586> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-17/police-investigate-child-porn-ring-tar geting-australian-schools/7750586> ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** au: Social media dominates as destination of choice as Millennials shape our future media habits: Deloitte Media Consumer Survey 2016 Social media is the dominant force across our media consumption behaviours, according to the fifth edition of Deloitte's annual Media Consumer Survey. It is not only impacting our entertainment preferences and how we consume news, but for the first time social reviews and recommendations have outstripped TV advertising in terms of their influence on buying decisions. < <http://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/media-releases/articles/deloitte-media -consumer-survey-150816.html> http://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/media-releases/articles/deloitte-media- consumer-survey-150816.html> ********************** NEW TECHNOLOGIES ********************** Global Innovation Index 2016: Switzerland, Sweden, UK, U.S., Finland, Singapore Lead; China Joins Top 25 China joins the ranks of the world's 25 most-innovative economies, while Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Finland and Singapore lead the 2016 rankings in the Global Innovation Index, released today by Cornell University, INSEAD and the WIPO. < <http://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2016/article_0008.html> http://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2016/article_0008.html> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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