Foxbane Ltd and Steven Heath: ccTLDLinks regarding ccTLD's that relate to .nz or pose interest or points of discussion.Bank Direct Phish- September 29, 2005 This morning a post on NZNOG detailed Yet Another Banking Phish (YABP) aiming at Bank Direct clients. The major thing that was different about this YABY was that the scum bag was using a .nz domain name of bankdlrect.co.nz. This means that the registrar and some degree the DNC has some 'power' over the inclusion of this name in the DNS and also its status overall. As of this 9.30 this morning the name has been removed from the DNS as it is now 'PendingDelete'. Kudos to the registrar Discount...http://www.nznews.org.nz/categories/cctld/2005/09/30.html#a590 Interesting Technology and Internet Jurisdiction paper- September 21, 2005 It is a common thinking that the 'Internet' makes it harder to enforce local laws. The thinking is the Internet can provide people with the ability to avoid all sovereign laws. The other day I found a great paper called "Technology and Internet Jurisdiction" by Joel R. Reidenberg. Professor of Law, Fordham University School of Law. Read the abstract and download PDF from http:ssrn.comabstract=691501 This paper debunks the popular conception with legal examples around the world on why local...http://www.nznews.org.nz/categories/cctld/2005/09/21.html#a585 WTF are they smoking- September 19, 2005 Serious, I mean what the fuck. Really, I do. In this case I am talking about ICANN, those bunch of power hungrywell meaningcrazed hippiesdeluded do gooders (take your pick) board members that are going to approve .CAT. No shit. Or should that be no kitty litter... or something...http://www.nznews.org.nz/categories/cctld/2005/09/19.html#a581 |