auDA Domain Name News - Sep 18
18/Sep/2008
auDA Domain Name News is compiled by David Goldstein on auDA's behalf. The views expressed in the news items linked from auDA's website (Linked Documents), do not necessarily reflect the views of auDA. auDA does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information contained in the Linked Documents, and assumes no liability to any person for any reliance placed upon any information contained in the Linked Documents.
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DOMAIN NAMES
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- ICANN
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Industry Still Wary Of ICANN Plan For New Top-Level Internet Domains
ICANN has not adequately explained to the world the need for more generic top-level domains (gTLDs - such as .com), industry representatives said last week.
ip-watch.org/weblog/index.php?p=1227
ICANN Concludes Asia/Pacific Registry/Registrar Regional Gathering
On 10-11 September 2008, ICANN hosted its third Asia/Pacific regional gathering in Seoul, Korea. The regional gathering approach to broadening participation in the ICANN process for gTLD registries and ICANN-accredited registrars was first introduced in February 2005 in Brussels, Belgium. And, since that time, ICANN has conducted annually three outreach events – one each in the Asia/Pacific, Europe and North America regions. As the participation in the community continues to expand to all parts of the world, ICANN anticipates adjusting the model to include other areas such as Latin America/Caribbean Islands, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
blog.icann.org/?p=353
ICANN: Public Comment Period Now Open for Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Denials Definitions PDP
The GNSO Council approved on 4 September 2008 a motion on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Denial Definitions Public Development Process (PDP). The motion, which is pending for Board action, proposes new texts for two of the nine denial reasons (#8 and #9) while recommending that work on denial reasons #5 and #7 be suspended until such time as a Policy Development Process is initiated on PDP C on IRTP operational rule enhancement as outlined in the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Issues PDP Recommendations of 19 March 2008.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-15sep08-en.htm
ICANN: RFP for Independent Review of SSAC Posted
As part of its commitment to ongoing improvement through its program of reviews, ICANN is today posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an independent reviewer of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee. The RFP contains the Terms of Reference for the review. ICANN welcomes responses from any qualified party. Applications close at 23:59 UTC on Friday 3 October 2008. Details of the application process are contained in the RFP document. For further information about ICANN reviews, see the Reviews page.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-16sep08-en.htm
Consolidated Overview of Public Comments on the Final Report of the IDNC Working Group Available for Review
As part of its commitment to keep the community full informed on public policy matters of significant interest, the ICANN staff has prepared and posted a consolidated overview of public comments submitted on the Final Report of the IDNC Working Group on ccTLD Fast Track Mechanisms.
icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-17sep08-en.htm
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- ccTLD & gTLD NEWS
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auDA's Industry Competition Advisory Panel releases draft recommendations for public consultation
auDA's Industry Competition Advisory Panel is currently reviewing auDA’s competition model for the Australian domain name industry. As part of its consultation, the Panel has released its Draft Recommendations for public consultation.
technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=5921
www.domainpulse.com/2008/09/15/audas-industry-competition-advisory-panel-releases-draft-recommendations-for-public-consultation/
www.domainnews.com/en/general/audas-industry-competition-advisory-panel-releases-draft-recommendations-for-public-consultation.html
IEDR domain appeals process detrimental, says Irish ISP
Following a consultation with the Irish internet community, the IEDR (Irish Domains Registry) may bring about a formal appeals process that will have negative consequences for ISPs by effectively allowing anyone to query the registry of a .ie domain including one already registered, and setting the resources of ISPs towards sorting through a new redtape nightmare.
www.siliconrepublic.com/news/article/11442/comms/iedr-domain-appeals-process-detrimental-says-irish-isp
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- DNS SECURITY
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EU calls for help to protect IT infrastructure [IDG]
The European Commission's justice and security department is seeking outside help to improve Internet and telecoms security in the European Union.
www.networkworld.com/news/2008/091608-eu-calls-for-help-to.html
EU Agency investigates the potential to improve Internet security by protecting Domain Name Systems (DNS)
The EU Agency ENISA is investigating the use of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) and other advanced technologies for improving the resilience of public communication networks.
egovmonitor.com/node/20960
us: Critics: Homeland Security unprepared for cyberthreats
When politicians got together six years ago and decided to glue together a medley of federal agencies to create the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, one of the justifications was a better focus on cybersecurity.
news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10043665-38.html
Protecting domain name systems may help improve internet security.
Following a vulnerability of domain name systems threatened to bring chaos to the internet by poisoning the servers that translate domain names into Internet protocol addresses.
www.scmagazineuk.com/Protecting-domain-name-systems-may-improve-security/article/116686/
US focusing cybersecurity on backdoors in tech products [IDG]
As part of a comprehensive cybersecurity push, the U.S. government will focus on improving its network defense capabilities and on revamping acquisition rules to protect against malicious code installed during the manufacturing process of electronic devices.
www.networkworld.com/news/2008/091508-us-focusing-cybersecurity-on-backdoors.html
www.infoworld.com/article/08/09/15/US_government_focuses_on_securing_backdoors_in_tech_products-IDGNS_1.html
www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151075/us_focusing_cybersecurity_on_backdoors_in_tech_products.html
.info websites pose greatest 'hack' risk
Websites with a .info top level domain name (TDL) are the most likely to have been hacked, according to new research.
www.periscopeit.co.uk/website-monitoring-news/article/info-websites-pose-greatest-%27hack%27-risk/318
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- DOMAIN DISPUTES
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Internet latest Olympic venue for Chicago 2016
As Chicago wages its battle to host the 2016 Olympics, it also finds itself scrapping over a valuable piece of cyberspace: the domain name of chicago2016.com.
www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-chicago2016-web-sep17,0,4507078.story
Banking crisis: Cyber-squatters cash in
It is not just hedge funds and short-sellers that are looking to cash-in on the global financial meltdown. Cyber-speculators have got in on the act too, snapping up online domain names in a game of guess the brand and the hope of selling their piece of internet property to the highest bidder. Yesterday the rather long-winded domain name www.bankofamericamerrilllynch.com went up for sale on auction site eBay with an asking price of $1500 (£832).
www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/sep/17/wallstreet.technology
Merged banks' names cybersquatted
Internet addresses corresponding to recent bank mergers are already being hoarded and sold online. In "cybersquatting", likely addresses are bought cheaply in the hope of selling to the businesses involved, or as a medium for advertising.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7621647.stm
Lehman and Merrill Collapse Leads to Domain Name Speculators
The collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings and Merrill Lynch has led to some enterprising people keen to cash in. As well as Lehman coffee mugs and Merill-logo golf balls, others have registered domain names such as lehmanbankruptcy.com, offering to sell them for as much as $5,000 reports the International Herald Tribune.
technewsreview.com.au/article.php?article=5924
www.domainpulse.com/2008/09/15/lehman-and-merrill-collapse-leads-to-domain-name-speculators/
www.domainnews.com/en/general/lehman-and-merrill-collapse-leads-to-domain-name-speculators.html
Lehman, Merrill souvenirs on sale
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc and Merrill Lynch & Co Inc may be about to disappear from the Wall Street landscape, but their memorabilia commanded a premium.
uk.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUKN1516497820080915
tvnz.co.nz/view/page/536641/2077903
iht.com/articles/2008/09/15/business/16EBAY-334898.php
One Market Where Lehman's, Merrill's Value Is Up
It's fast becoming a Wall Street tradition: First comes the demise of a major financial institution, then comes eBay. A plethora of Lehman-related domain names, including LehmanCasualty.com and LehmanPlunge.com, had gone without buyers.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/16/AR2008091603436.html
Cybersquatters see opportunity in Dubai projects
Dubai projects are attracting cybersquatters from all over the world who are blocking domain names for various schemes in the emirate.
zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20080917044837/
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- MISCELLANEOUS
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Ad hoc malware police besiege net neutrality
Analysis Over the past couple of weeks, white hat netizens have scored two important victories in their tireless quest to clean up some of the internet's darkest recesses. While the events are encouraging, forgive us if we don't jump for joy.
www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/15/online_crime_vs_censorship/
EstDomains and Intercage vs. Cybercrime
Surreal, especially when you get to read that EstDomains has "ruthlessly suspended over five thousand domains only for last week", and also, that it "has a reliable ally in its battle against malware in a face of Intercage, Inc.".
www.circleid.com/posts/estdomains_and_intercage_vs_cybercrime/
Cybersquatting on Domain Names Following Mass Tort Accidents
As if the tragedy were not enough for the responsible party, it appears cybersquatters immediately prey upon the publicity that surrounds a mass accident. Case in point, the recent Metrolink train accident that caused several deaths and numerous injuries has apparently created revenue opportunities for cybersquatters.
tcattorney.typepad.com/anticybersquatting_consum/
CADNA Addresses New Internet Governance Obstacles [news release]
The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members: NIKE, Inc. and Wells Fargo & Company. Nike and Wells Fargo have joined the leading brand owners of CADNA to help the Coalition achieve its goal of stopping illegal and unethical infringement of brands and trademarks online.
www.cadna.org/en/newsroom/press-releases/new-internet-governent-obstacles
What's in a Name? Everything
Good company monikers suggest rather than describe; great ones have the flexibility to survive unforeseen changes or expansion - How to Trademark: The USPTO may register common non-descriptive names, but they run the risk of conflict with other similar names. The more common a name, the less likely the USPTO will register it. An exception is when an entrepreneur owns a generic domain name--a word that cannot usually be trademarked on its own. For example, the company that owns Cars.com may want to use Cars.com as its name to make a direct association between the company and the website.
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26759822/
Sedo Domain Jargon Buster! New to Domains? Baffled by all the terminology? Look no further...
Domain investment can be a very lucrative and exciting adventure - but for those just starting out in the world of domain registrars and registries, cTLDs and gTLDs, primary and secondary markets, it can be baffling! We've compiled some of the most frequently used terms that you may find helpful as new members of the domain investment community.
www.sedo.com/links/showhtml.php3?Id=2165
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- DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET
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Flying High: How Directi's Divyank Turakhia Earned His First Million at 18 and Went On to Build a Company Valued at $300 Million
Divyank Turakhia gives new meaning to the term "meteoric rise". He began his career at 14 when he started advising large businesses on how to do business on the Internet. As a 16-year-old high school student in 1998, he co-founded the Directi Group with a $600 investment (a seed that sprouted a global conglomerate that is believed to be worth over $300 million today).
dnjournal.com/cover/2008/september.htm
Newspapers Worldwide (Minus U.S.) Oppose Google-Yahoo Deal
A worldwide association of newspapers asks regulators to block the Google Yahoo deal, even as its U.S.-based member says it has taken no position on it.
bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/newspapers-worldwide-minus-us-oppose-google-yahoo-deal/
Yahoo-Google ad partnership faces EU review
Roadblocks are mounting on a vital route for Yahoo Inc.'s revival: the company's advertising partnership with once-rival Google Inc.
www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-yahoo16-2008sep16,0,6239580.story
Google's Schmidt: Full steam ahead Yahoo ad deal
Despite increasing scrutiny from regulators, Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt showed no signs of being deterred in from its plan to put into effect its search-ad deal with Yahoo less than a month from now.
news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10044908-93.html
www.zdnetasia.com/news/internet/0,39044908,62046253,00.htm
Google CEO won't delay Yahoo deal any further [AP]
Google Inc.'s chief executive said Wednesday the Internet search leader won't delay its proposed advertising partnership with rival Yahoo Inc. even if government regulators need more time to assess whether the alliance will diminish competition.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/17/AR2008091703929.html
European regulators investigate Google-Yahoo advertising deal
European regulators have confirmed that they are investigating the online advertising deal brokered between Google and Yahoo, following similar moves by the US department of justice.
www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008/sep/16/google.yahoo
Google Defends Search Advertising Deal With Yahoo
Google Tuesday ramped up its defense of a proposed search advertising deal with Yahoo Inc. by moving to debunk the assertions of some critics that the joint effort will boost the cost of advertising.
computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9114859
www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/151136/google_defends_search_advertising_deal_with_yahoo.html
EU competition officials probing Google-Yahoo deal
European Union antitrust watchdogs are looking into a planned deal between Internet giants Google Inc and Yahoo Inc to share some advertising revenue.
in.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idINIndia-35488220080915
uk.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUKN1514711020080915
SantaRosa.com Sells for $75k, Sedo Sells .de Domain for $118k
Chad Wright’s GeoDomain auction, along with another strong week at Sedo , keep sales momentum going.
domainnamewire.com/2008/09/16/santarosacom-sells-for-75k-sedo-sells-de-domain-for-118000-eur/
Will This Domain Downturn be Different from the Last?
Hard economic times may suppress domain prices, but how good is the buying opportunity?
domainnamewire.com/2008/09/17/will-this-domain-downturn-be-different-from-the-last/
