[AfrICANN-discuss] Web review February 21, 2013

[Mamadou LO]

DOMAIN NAME

Despite Pushback, ICANN on Track with TLDs
http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2013/02/20/ICANN-TLDS-022013.aspx


ICANN letting registrar negotiations hold new TLDs hostage     
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/02/20/icann-letting-registrar-negotiations-hold-new-tlds-hostage/


Another upside to closed generic TLDs: fewer defensive registrations     
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/02/20/another-upside-to-closed-generic-tlds-fewer-defensive-registrations/


ECommerce company Eyemagine found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking     
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/02/20/ecommerce-company-eyemagine-found-guilty-of-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/


General Motors Withdraws Applications For .Cadillac, .GMC Generic Top-Level Domain Names
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2013/02/general-motors-withdraws-applications-for-cadillac-gmc-generic-top-level-domain-names/


When will Sony go after Playstation4.com?     
http://domainnamewire.com/2013/02/21/when-will-sony-go-after-playstation4-com/


The Sad Tale of a Lapsed Domain Name: Guy Fieri Pwnd
http://lafiga.firedoglake.com/2013/02/19/the-sad-tale-of-a-lapsed-domain-name-guy-fieri-pwnd/


AnyDoc.com Saved In UDRP Despite Predated Trademark and Non-Use
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/02/20/anydoc-com-saved-in-udrp-despite-predated-trademark-and-non-use/


UDRP Roundup: China’s Sohu Gets Control Of Sohu.Tv: Wells Fargo Gets 31 Typos
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/02/08/udrp-roundup-chinas-sohu-gets-control-of-sohu-tv-wells-fargo-gets-31-typos/


UDRP Filed On Two Letter .Org: RT.Org
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/02/19/udrp-filed-on-two-letter-org-rt-org/


Vertical Axis Loses UDRP on The Typo pheonixcontact.com After Trying To Give It Up
http://www.thedomains.com/2013/02/05/vertical-axis-loses-udrp-on-the-typo-pheonixcontact-com-after-trying-to-give-it-up/


CYBERCRIME


Europe must be better prepared against cybercrime
http://www.theparliament.com/latest-news/article/newsarticle/europe-must-be-better-prepared-against-cybercrime/#.USY7evIRQlE


US to get tough on state backed cybercrime with new trade sanctions  

  
  

  
      
  
  
    
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                    

  
  http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/21/us-get-tough-state-backed-cybercrime-new-trade-sanctions

US will pile diplomatic pressure on cyber crime nations, says attorney general Eric Holder
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240178367/US-will-pile-diplomatic-pressure-on-cyber-crime-nations-says-attorney-general-Eric-Holder


Cybersecurity: Experts Wonder If New Obama Order Goes Far Enough
http://www.ibtimes.com/cybersecurity-experts-wonder-if-new-obama-order-goes-far-enough-1097842


INTERNET REGULATION

EU Data Protection: European Parliament's Industry committee backs uniform data protection rules
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-124_en.htm


MEPs vote against EU-wide fines for online privacy breaches
http://www.euractiv.com/infosociety/meps-vote-eu-wide-fines-online-p-news-517966


FCC says cable barely delivers advertised broadband speeds, while fiber and satellite exceed promises
http://broadcastengineering.com/cable-amp-iptv/fcc-says-cable-barely-delivers-advertised-broadband-speeds-while-fiber-and-satellite-


Irish internet economy to double by 2016, says report
http://www.newstalk.ie/reader/47.301.343/6186/0/


INTERNET AFRICA

Kenya: Internet users surpass 17 million
http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2013/02/kenya-internet-users-surpass-17-million/


Massive boost in SA’s broadband speed
http://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadband/70768-massive-boost-in-sas-broadband-speed.html

Sierra Leone’s transformation is unstoppable , says determined President Ernest Koroma
http://www.cocorioko.net/?p=44006

Inside 7 of East Africa’s Hottest Tech Hubs        
http://www.wamda.com/2013/02/inside-7-of-africas-hottest-tech-hubs

Govt to exhibit strong leadership in democratic governance – President Mahama
http://vibeghana.com/2013/02/21/govt-to-exhibit-strong-leadership-in-democratic-governance-president-mahama/

ICT in Africa
http://allafrica.com/ict/?aa_source=main-nav-t3




 		 	   		  
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