*************************************************** The domain name news is supported by auDA *************************************************** Stakeholder Proposals to Come Together at ICANN Meeting in Argentina by Lawrence E. Strickling < <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann -meeting-argentina> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann- meeting-argentina> Dot Brands Should Not Rush to Market, but Build Effective Strategies First by Jennifer Wolfe < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150615_dot_brands_should_not_rush_but_build _effective_strategies_first/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150615_dot_brands_should_not_rush_but_build_ effective_strategies_first/> Canada to ICANN in dot-sucks dot-rumble: Take off, you hoser! < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/15/canada_to_icann_take_off_you_hoser/ > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/15/canada_to_icann_take_off_you_hoser/> ICANN ponders rejecting all closed generics < <http://domainincite.com/18710-icann-ponders-rejecting-all-closed-generics> http://domainincite.com/18710-icann-ponders-rejecting-all-closed-generics> Companies play ?wait and see? in the ?.brand? desert < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=00638fef-d078-4439-b 2d1-89de97aafadc> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=00638fef-d078-4439-b2 d1-89de97aafadc> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** Stakeholder Proposals to Come Together at ICANN Meeting in Argentina by Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling Next week, hundreds of members of the Internet stakeholder community will attend ICANN's 53rd meeting in Argentina. As I head to Buenos Aires, one of NTIA?s top priorities continues to be the transition of NTIA?s role related to the Internet Domain Name System. Since we announced the IANA stewardship transition in March 2014, the response of the stakeholder community has been remarkable and inspiring. I thank everyone for their hard work. < <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann -meeting-argentina> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann- meeting-argentina> Revised DOTCOM Act Highlights Importance of Community Empowerment Last week, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee amended the DOTCOM Act, a bill which, in earlier drafts, would have halted the IANA functions transition process for up to a year pending US Congressional approval. < <https://cdt.org/blog/revised-dotcom-act-highlights-importance-of-community- empowerment/> https://cdt.org/blog/revised-dotcom-act-highlights-importance-of-community-e mpowerment/> European countries back Obama administration's domain transition The European Council has backed an Obama administration plan to loosen America?s grip on the system that governs Internet domain names. < <http://thehill.com/policy/technology/244970-european-countries-back-obama-a dmins-domain-transition> http://thehill.com/policy/technology/244970-european-countries-back-obama-ad mins-domain-transition> ********************** DOMAIN NAMES ********************** ********************** - ICANN ********************** Continuing Alignment: Working Together Towards a New Stewardship and Enhanced Accountability by CWG-Stewardship & CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs Today we find ourselves at the end of two very successful public comment periods for the IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability processes. Between the Cross Community Working Group to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming (CWG-Stewardship) and Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability), the community submitted over 100 comments combined. Thank you! < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/continuing-alignment-working-together-towar ds-a-new-stewardship-and-enhanced-accountability> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/continuing-alignment-working-together-toward s-a-new-stewardship-and-enhanced-accountability> Raising Security Awareness, One Security Term at a Time by Dave Piscitello | VP Of Security and ICT Coordinator The Internet has finally, and in so many ways, become an integral part of our every day lives. As familiar as we are with it, however, we still need to understand how best to navigate our way in this vast digital territory securely. We all face challenges when trying to understand how to protect ourselves, our families and workplaces, and increasingly, all of our sensitive information from Internet attacks. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/raising-security-awareness-one-security-ter m-at-a-time> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/raising-security-awareness-one-security-term -at-a-time> ICANN 53: Buenos Aires ? Global Domains Division (GDD) Session Highlights by Akram Atallah Buenos dias! We're only days away from ICANN 53, which is, taking place in Buenos Aires on 21-25 June 2015. This event will bring together community members, staff, board members and Internet stakeholders to discuss ICANN and global Internet issues. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-53-buenos-aires-global-domains-divisi on-gdd-session-highlights> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-53-buenos-aires-global-domains-divisio n-gdd-session-highlights> 2015 CIF Proves Canadians are "All-In" on Internet Governance by Joe Catapano Last week I had the pleasure of attending my second Canadian Internet Forum (CIF), which was held at the Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Ontario. Though a beautiful venue, in an equally beautiful city, I think CIF may have to look for another room or venue next year on account of extremely high interest and participation. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-cif-proves-canadians-are-all-in-on-int ernet-governance> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/2015-cif-proves-canadians-are-all-in-on-inte rnet-governance> Khmer Script Community Forms Generation Panel for Developing the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) ICANN is pleased to announce the formation of the Generation Panel to develop Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Root Zone for Khmer script. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-17-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-06-17-en> Letter from Akram Atallah, President, Global Domains Division | ICANN, to Martin Sutton, Elisa Cooper, and Gregory S. Shatan Release of two-letter labels and country names at the second level < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/atallah-to-sutton-et-a l-15jun15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/atallah-to-sutton-et-al -15jun15-en.pdf> Letter from Barry C. Melancon, President & CEO | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, to the ICANN Board and Economist Intelligence Unit New gTLD application for .CPA < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/melancon-to-icann-eiu- 12jun15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/melancon-to-icann-eiu-1 2jun15-en.pdf> Letter from Barry C. Melancon, President & CEO | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, to the ICANN Board and Economist Intelligence Unit New gTLD application for .CPA < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/melancon-to-icann-eiu- 2-12jun15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/melancon-to-icann-eiu-2 -12jun15-en.pdf> Letter from Craig Laughton, General Counsel | CPA Australia, to the ICANN Board and Economist Intelligence Unit New gTLD application for .CPA < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/laughton-to-icann-eiu- 11jun15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/laughton-to-icann-eiu-1 1jun15-en.pdf> WHAT TO WATCH AT ICANN 53 IN BUENOS AIRES Bloomberg BNA will be on the ground at next week?s ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires, and we?ll keep you up to date on all the important developments. Here are some of the key sessions to know about going into the meeting: < <http://www.bna.com/watch-icann-53-b17179927791/> http://www.bna.com/watch-icann-53-b17179927791/> ICANN Board starts looking for its next CEO After the surprise announcement by ICANN CEO Fadi Chehade that he would leave in March 2016 ? 15 months before his contract was due to expire ? the Board has started the process to replace him. < <http://www.ionmag.asia/2015/06/icann-new-ceo/> http://www.ionmag.asia/2015/06/icann-new-ceo/> EURid selected by ICANN to develop DNS study in the Middle East and adjoining countries We are delighted to announce that the .eu registry, following the submission of a proposal, has signed an agreement with ICANN to conduct a study on the domain name industry in the Middle East and Adjoining Countries (MEAC Region). < <http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/jun-2015/eurid-selected-icann-develop-dns-study -middle-east-and-adjoining-countries> http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/jun-2015/eurid-selected-icann-develop-dns-study- middle-east-and-adjoining-countries> Icann picks Eurid to develop domain name study in Mideast The .eu registry Eurid has signed an agreement with Icann to conduct a study on the domain name industry in the Middle East and Adjoining Countries (MEAC Region). < <http://www.telecompaper.com/news/icann-picks-eurid-to-develop-domain-name-s tudy-in-mideast--1087421> http://www.telecompaper.com/news/icann-picks-eurid-to-develop-domain-name-st udy-in-mideast--1087421> ********************** - ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** ca: Beware of increasing use of confusing domain names for brand impersonation and fraud The recent '.ca' domain name arbitration decision in Fluor Corporation v Fluor Curling (CDRP Dispute No 0281) highlights the growing problem of confusing domain names being registered and used to send emails impersonating businesses. Companies should be aware of this risk and the remedies available to address such issues when they arise. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=ca4c0ce2-88ec-4f09- b9fd-d858e1939957> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=ca4c0ce2-88ec-4f09-b 9fd-d858e1939957> .eu launches its very own Academy The initiative has, as its main objective, the goal to contribute to the education of industry peers, registrars and future generations about the basics of the Internet, its history, functioning and marketing-administrative-security-legal related facets. < <http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/jun-2015/eu-launches-its-very-own-academy-0> http://www.eurid.eu/en/news/jun-2015/eu-launches-its-very-own-academy-0> .so leaves GMO for local provider, hikes prices The Somalian government has switched registry provider for its .so ccTLD from GMO Registry to soNIC, apparently a local provider. < <http://domainincite.com/18716-so-leaves-gmo-for-local-provider-hikes-prices > http://domainincite.com/18716-so-leaves-gmo-for-local-provider-hikes-prices> Electronic Frontier Foundation tells ICANN to Delete URS from .Travel by Philip Corwin The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has just told ICANN to drop the notion of applying the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) dispute resolution system to .Travel and other legacy gTLDs without undertaking a full Policy Development Process (PDP). < <http://www.internetcommerce.org/eff-no-urs-at-dot-travel/> http://www.internetcommerce.org/eff-no-urs-at-dot-travel/> ********************** - NEW TLDS ********************** Dot Brands Should Not Rush to Market, but Build Effective Strategies First by Jennifer Wolfe Brands applied for their new gTLDs to protect their brand and ensure they didn't miss an important new opportunity, but few had a clear business case for how they would use the gTLD platform when they applied. As brands approach the July 29th contracting deadline, the inevitable question is arising: "What do we do with this?" < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150615_dot_brands_should_not_rush_but_build _effective_strategies_first/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150615_dot_brands_should_not_rush_but_build_ effective_strategies_first/> Canada to ICANN in dot-sucks dot-rumble: Take off, you hoser! The Canadian government has responded to a request from domain-name overseer ICANN about the .sucks TLD ? by shaking its head and sending a form letter. < <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/15/canada_to_icann_take_off_you_hoser/ > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/15/canada_to_icann_take_off_you_hoser/> ICANN ponders rejecting all closed generics ICANN is thinking about rejecting all the remaining ?closed generic? new gTLD applications from the current round. < <http://domainincite.com/18710-icann-ponders-rejecting-all-closed-generics> http://domainincite.com/18710-icann-ponders-rejecting-all-closed-generics> Companies play ?wait and see? in the ?.brand? desert ?.brand? use has long been cited as potentially giving new gTLDs a positive profile boost amongst consumers, with Barclays recently generating headlines over the announcement that it plans to migrate its online presence to the ?.barclays? TLD. However, two other ?.brand? applicants have adopted a more cautious stance, with a Richemont representative describing the current ?.brand? landscape as ?a desert? and Volkswagen?s IP counsel noting that the company is in no rush to start using its new gTLDs. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=00638fef-d078-4439-b 2d1-89de97aafadc> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=00638fef-d078-4439-b2 d1-89de97aafadc> An open letter to all new TLD operators by Tony Kirsch Dear TLD operators, As many of you will know from my previous posts, I?m pretty passionate about our new TLD industry and genuinely believe we are all working towards a goal that will provide something truly special for future generations to embrace. < <http://www.ariservices.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-all-new-tld-operators/> http://www.ariservices.com/blog/an-open-letter-to-all-new-tld-operators/> .berlin zone drops off a cliff The number of domains in the .berlin zone file appears to have stabilized after falling off a cliff late last week. < <http://domainincite.com/18708-berlin-zone-drops-off-a-cliff> http://domainincite.com/18708-berlin-zone-drops-off-a-cliff> Barclays probably not breaching contract, says ICANN compliance chief Barclays doesn?t seem to have violated its new gTLD registry agreements, despite admitting to criminal charges related to currency manipulation, according to ICANN?s top compliance executive. < <http://domainincite.com/18719-barclays-probably-not-breaching-contract-says -icann-compliance-chief> http://domainincite.com/18719-barclays-probably-not-breaching-contract-says- icann-compliance-chief> Debate rages over future extension of URS to legacy TLDs Noting that it wishes to ?increase the consistency of registry agreements across all gTLDs?, ICANN has proposed that the renewal of the ?.travel? sponsored TLD registry agreement be based on the approved new gTLD Registry Agreement as updated on January 2014. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=631c1da3-a920-450d-a a6f-94fd8ab6c834> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=631c1da3-a920-450d-aa 6f-94fd8ab6c834> New domain names are just better right? When searching online, Google gives you three opportunities to work out if a result is worthy of your click. The page title ? that?s the blue bit in a larger font. The green bit ? that?s the domain name. The grey bit ? that?s the page description, words that describe what the page is all about. < <http://www.thedrum.com/industryinsights/2015/06/15/new-domain-names-are-jus t-better-right> http://www.thedrum.com/industryinsights/2015/06/15/new-domain-names-are-just -better-right> Is Sharing the Answer to .BRAND TLD Disputes? by Dan Svantesson In opening up for the .BRAND TLD, ICANN has artificially created a scarce resource of great commercial value. Indeed, the values of the .BRAND TLDs may be astronomical due to the investments made by the companies that own the trademarks represented in the .BRAND TLD. While the above is interesting in its own right, I will here focus specifically on how we deal with situations where more than one company has a legitimate trademark interest in a particular .BRAND TLD. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150617_is_sharing_the_answer_to_brand_top_l evel_domain_disputes/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150617_is_sharing_the_answer_to_brand_top_le vel_domain_disputes/> .News premium list slimmed down, here are 37k that didn?t make the cut Rightside?s upcoming .News TLD launch should be one to watch. .News works with many terms, giving it big potential for second level domain name registrations. Retail pricing is also a reasonable $20-$30. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/17/news-premium-list-slimmed-down-here-ar e-37k-that-didnt-make-the-cut/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/17/news-premium-list-slimmed-down-here-are -37k-that-didnt-make-the-cut/> Lisa Bloom chooses .Attorney & .Lawyer Host of her own national live daily talk show on Court TV for eight years, Lisa is now a legal analyst for NBC, appearing frequently on The Today Show and MSNBC, as well as many other shows. Lisa recently chose to use the domains bloom.attorney and civilrights.attorney for her practice. < <http://momentumevents.com/lisabloom/> http://momentumevents.com/lisabloom/> Commercial Connect fails miserably in Community Priority bid .Shop TLD applicant Commercial Connect has been denied in its bid for Community Priority, scoring just five points out the necessary 14 required to prevail. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/16/commercial-connect-fails-miserably-in- community-priority-bid/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/16/commercial-connect-fails-miserably-in-c ommunity-priority-bid/> This week?s new TLDs: .Sucks and .Markets It will be a controversial week for new TLDs, assuming Vox Populi doesn?t delay the start of .sucks general availability a second time. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/this-weeks-new-tlds-sucks-and-markets/ > http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/this-weeks-new-tlds-sucks-and-markets/> Kaspersky spam and phishing report: some fears about new gTLDs have materialised [registration] ICANN launched the application process for new gTLDs in January 2012. The new gTLD programme will result in an unprecedented expansion of the DNS. At the time of writing, over 630 new gTLDs have been delegated and approximately 400 have been launched. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=5b47b8b9-1078-4bda- bb73-2a3939a896e9> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/daily/detail.aspx?g=5b47b8b9-1078-4bda-b b73-2a3939a896e9> ********************** - DNS SECURITY ********************** How a bad keystroke can lead you to SpeedUpKit 'scareware' [IDG] Dozens of misspelled domain names that spoof major brands are leading unsuspecting PC users to a questionable tune-up application called SpeedUpKit. < <http://www.cio.co.nz/article/577659/how-bad-keystroke-can-lead-speedupkit-s careware/> http://www.cio.co.nz/article/577659/how-bad-keystroke-can-lead-speedupkit-sc areware/> < <http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/577659/how-bad-keystroke-can-lead-s peedupkit-scareware/> http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/577659/how-bad-keystroke-can-lead-sp eedupkit-scareware/> Bing Moving to Encrypt Search Traffic by Default At Microsoft, we?re committed to helping users keep their data safe and secure. That?s why we support the industry?s move to use of TLS protocols as part of our effort to expand encryption across our networks and services. Bing has already been offering users the option to encrypt search traffic for about a year and a half now. Beginning this summer, we will begin the process of encrypting search traffic by default. < <https://blogs.bing.com/webmaster/2015/06/15/bing-moving-to-encrypt-search-t raffic-by-default/> https://blogs.bing.com/webmaster/2015/06/15/bing-moving-to-encrypt-search-tr affic-by-default/> Microsoft to encrypt Bing searches by default Microsoft is changing the security encryption on its Bing search engine from an option to a requirement. < <http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-encrypt-bing-searches-by-default/> http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-encrypt-bing-searches-by-default/> au: Cyber attacks: More than 3,500 breaches in April and threats set to increase, AFP says More than 3,500 cyber attacks on Australia from foreign countries and criminals were reported in April, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) says. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-15/threat-of-cyber-attacks-set-to-increa se-says-afp/6547696> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-15/threat-of-cyber-attacks-set-to-increas e-says-afp/6547696> Canadian Government Websites, Email Face Sporadic Outages as Targets of Cyberattack Government of Canada servers are facing an ongoing DDoS attack on Wednesday, pulling more than a dozen government department?s websites offline and affecting email service. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/canadian-government-websites-email- face-sporadic-outages-as-targets-of-cyberattack> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/canadian-government-websites-email-f ace-sporadic-outages-as-targets-of-cyberattack> Understanding the Threat Landscape: Cyber-Attack Actors and Motivations by Josh Ray The threat landscape has rapidly expanded over the past few years, and shows no signs of contracting. With major establishments in both the public and private sectors falling victim to cyber-attacks, it is critical for organizations to identify the motivations, modus operandi (MO) and objectives of adversaries in order to adequately and effectively defend their networks. Understanding the taxonomy of cyber-attacks is the first step in preparing an organization against exposure to them. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/understanding_the_threat_landscape_cyber_atta ck_actors_and_motivations/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/understanding_the_threat_landscape_cyber_attac k_actors_and_motivations/> No End In Sight For Exposed Internet Of Things, Other Devices HD Moore has been scanning the Internet for more than three years now in search of exposed devices and systems, and his latest research has one big takeaway: these sitting-duck systems are more widespread than ever. < <http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/no-end-in-sight-for-ex posed-internet-of-things-other-devices/d/d-id/1320913> http://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities---threats/no-end-in-sight-for-exp osed-internet-of-things-other-devices/d/d-id/1320913> ********************** - IPv4/IPv6 ********************** Cisco Visual Networking Index: Forecast and Methodology, 2014?2019 This forecast is part of the Cisco Visual Networking Index? (Cisco VNI?), an ongoing initiative to track and forecast the impact of visual networking applications. This document presents the details of the Cisco VNI global IP traffic forecast and the methodology behind it. For a more analytical look at the implications of the data presented in this paper, refer to the companion document, The Zettabyte Era?Trends and Analysis, or the VNI Forecast Highlights tool. < <http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/service-provider/ip-ngn-i p-next-generation-network/white_paper_c11-481360.html> http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/service-provider/ip-ngn-ip -next-generation-network/white_paper_c11-481360.html> A quarter of net traffic will be carried IPv6 by 2019 says Cisco About a quarter of global internet content will be carried using the IPv6 protocol by 2019, according to network equipment giant Cisco?s latest Visual Networking Index (VNI) report. < <http://www.cso.com.au/article/577534/quarter-net-traffic-will-carried-ipv6- by-2019-says-cisco/> http://www.cso.com.au/article/577534/quarter-net-traffic-will-carried-ipv6-b y-2019-says-cisco/> ********************** - MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Pricing & Promotions of TLDs - Is Your Billing System Holding You Back? by Norbert Grey As the leading consulting firm to the Domain Name industry, we work with many of the existing gTLDs, ccTLDs and new gTLDs. During our engagements we do a lot of listening (as well as work) and this gives us a unique perspective on the key challenges the industry is facing. Recently, we are hearing feedback from many leading registries and registrars about their need for more dynamic pricing and promotions and their concern that there may not be enough flexibility in their billing systems to speedily handle their promotion plans. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150616_pricing_promotions_is_your_billing_s ystem_holding_you_back/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150616_pricing_promotions_is_your_billing_sy stem_holding_you_back/> GoDaddy vs. Uniregistry ? the Great Debate Last week Doron Vermaat, a domain investor who writes the blog DNGeek, wrote a post explaining why he was moving his 600 domain names from GoDaddy to Uniregistry. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/godaddy-vs-uniregistry-the-great-debat e/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/godaddy-vs-uniregistry-the-great-debate /> Neustar?s Sean Kaine on .US, .Co, new TLDs and ICANN ? DNW Podcast #37 ... On this episode, Neustar VP of Registry Sean Kaine talks about these TLDs and how he sees the internet naming landscape changing in the coming years. What?s the future of .US? Why is .Co still growing in the face of new TLDs? And how is Fox thinking about using its .fox brand domain? We also discuss key topics at next week?s ICANN meeting in Buenos Aires, including what effect Fadi Chehade?s resignation will have on the meeting. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/neustar-sean-kaine-dnw-podcast-37/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/15/neustar-sean-kaine-dnw-podcast-37/> DOMAINFest Joins Forces With THE Domain Conference for September Show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida The inaugural edition of THE Domain Conference (TDC) continues to take (and change) shape as the September 26-29, 2015 event at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida draws closer. In an announcement that will surprise many, TDC announced today that the venerable DOMAINfest brand (acquired from Oversee.net by NamesCon last year) will be part of the show in South Florida. < <http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2015/dailyposts/20150615.htm> http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2015/dailyposts/20150615.htm> For ccTLD Registries: 4 Steps to Guaranteed Success by Clifford deSouza The introduction of New gTLDs has increased the rate at which individuals and businesses are getting online today and we're already seeing mainstream adoption of New gTLDs. By going the extra mile to spread awareness about their extensions among the masses, New gTLD Registries are bringing attention to their value propositions and, more importantly, are sharing the idea of 'getting online' to audiences. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150617_for_cctld_registries_4_steps_to_guar anteed_success/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20150617_for_cctld_registries_4_steps_to_guara nteed_success/> CentralNic raises ?2.3 Million CentralNic has raised ?2.3 Million by placing 5,750,000 new ordinary shares. The shares were sold at 40 pence each, above yesterday?s closing mid-market price of 34.5 pence. Shares are trading between 37.50 pence and 39.00 pence today. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/17/centralnic-raises-2-3-million/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/06/17/centralnic-raises-2-3-million/> ********************** - DOMAINING & AFTERMARKET ********************** After Selling For $750K In 2010, Ringtones.com Sells For $105K On Namejet.com The domain name Ringtones.com just sold on Namejet.com for $105,000. The reserve price seemed to be $100,000. In all there were 218 bidders and the bidder with the id easydomains won the domain name auction with a bid of $105K. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2015/06/17/after-selling-for-750k-in-2010-rington es-com-sells-for-105k-on-namejet-com/> http://www.thedomains.com/2015/06/17/after-selling-for-750k-in-2010-ringtone s-com-sells-for-105k-on-namejet-com/> ********************** INTERNET USE ********************** Surge in smartphones' popularity, social media threaten online news providers A surge in the use of smartphones as the leading device for accessing online news and the growing influence of social media could lead to an uncertain financial future for news organizations worldwide, a think tank said on Tuesday. < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/06/15/us-media-socialmedia-idUKKBN0OV2WO 20150615> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/06/15/us-media-socialmedia-idUKKBN0OV2WO2 0150615> < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/06/16/media-socialmedia-idINKBN0OW05J201 50616> http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/06/16/media-socialmedia-idINKBN0OW05J2015 0616> Dear Twitter (and everyone else), please end your obsession with autoplay! Twitter has just introduced auto-playing video, Vines and gifs on mobile. ?Oh great!? you may say: ?Just what we needed! more things to, er, chew through our data and battery life?? < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/17/twitter-facebook-vine-aut oplay-video-battery-life-data-allowance> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/17/twitter-facebook-vine-auto play-video-battery-life-data-allowance> Computers could replace five million Australian jobs within two decades [AAP] Computers could replace five million Australian jobs in the coming two decades, from accountants to real estate agents and even some of the roles now performed by doctors. < <http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jun/16/computers-could-replace-fiv e-million-australian-jobs-within-two-decades> http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jun/16/computers-could-replace-five -million-australian-jobs-within-two-decades> ********************************* CHILD PROTECTION & ONLINE SAFETY ********************************* Police investigate 'revenge porn' website allegedly showing South Australian woman A international website sharing "intimate images" of women believed to be from South Australia is under investigation by SA Police. < <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-17/website-showing-intimate-pictures-of- sa-women/6553948> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-17/website-showing-intimate-pictures-of-s a-women/6553948> ********************** ONLINE TV, MUSIC & PIRACY ********************** Netflix VPN Problem? Leave Consumers Alone, Aussie Minister Says As Australia's site blocking Bill took a step closer to becoming law yesterday, Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull made it extra clear that VPN use won't be a problem under the legislation. Ordering "the big boys" to sort out the VPN issue between themselves, Turnbull told rightsholders to leave consumers alone. < <http://torrentfreak.com/netflix-vpn-problem-leave-consumers-alone-aussie-mi nister-says-150617/> http://torrentfreak.com/netflix-vpn-problem-leave-consumers-alone-aussie-min ister-says-150617/> ********************** PRIVACY & SURVEILLANCE ********************** Why Mass Surveillance Violates International Law Around the world repressive governments are trying to stop Internet users from either posting anonymously or using encryption to communicate securely. Russia requires bloggers with more than 3,000 visitors to register with the state and identify themselves; pseudonyms are outlawed in Vietnam; Ecuador requires commenters on websites to use their real name; Pakistan?s government must grant approval for the use of encryption; and Ethiopia convicted members of the dissident blogging collective Zone 9 on terrorism charges based in part on participation in an online encryption workshop. < <http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/foreigners/2015/06/mass_sur veillance_violates_international_law_david_kaye_s_report_to_the.html> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/foreigners/2015/06/mass_surv eillance_violates_international_law_david_kaye_s_report_to_the.html> DuckDuckGo traffic soars in wake of Snowden revelations DuckDuckGo has recorded a 600% rise in traffic enjoyed in the wake of the Edward Snowden revelations two years ago. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/17/duckduckgo-traffic-snowde n-revelations> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/17/duckduckgo-traffic-snowden -revelations> ------ 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 "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. 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