July 2012 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

Google to tackle internet crime with Illicit Networks summit
by Glenn McKnight July 18, 2012

July 18, 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jul/17/google-tech-knowhow-intern… Google is attempting to turn the tables on criminals and terrorists who exploit the internet <http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/internet> by using its search capabilities to expose and disrupt illicit activity. The internet giant has launched a campaign<http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/google-ideas-joining-fight-against-d…> against the secrecy and impunity of drug cartels, organ harvesters, cyber-criminals, violent radicals and traffickers in arms and people. It has assembled victims, law enforcers, politicians, academics and technology experts to devise strategies in a two-day summit<http://www.google.com/ideas/focus.html%20end> in Los Angeles, starting Tuesday, called Illicit Networks: Forces in Opposition. Google Ideas, the company's thinktank, has teamed up with the Council on Foreign Relations, Interpol and other organisations to look for ways to use technology against organised crime, jihadists and others. "Google is in a great position to take these on," Rani Hong, a survivor of child trafficking in India who is now a special adviser to the United Nations, told reporters on the eve of the event. "They're a powerful medium and they have great tools to solve this problem." It is the brainchild of Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt, and the thinktank's head, Jared Cohen, a former state department wunderkind best known for persuading Twitter to delay maintenance so that protesters could continue communicating during upheaval in Iran in 2009. The summit has assembled an eclectic mix including Ronald Noble, Interpol's secretary general; Juan Pablo Escobar, son of the late Colombian drug lord; Alejandro Poire, Mexico's interior minister; Okello Sam, a Ugandan former child soldier; Andy Weber, assistant secretary for nuclear, chemical and biological defense programs at the US department of defense; and a group of North Korean defectors. Others due to attend include former homeland security secretary Michael Chertoff, senior executives from JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse, experts in DNA and counterfeiting and civic society leaders. Stewart Patrick, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations who helped organise the event, told AP: "It might sound like a different path for Google, but technology companies today have a lot of powerful tools for bringing transparency to these illicit networks, to fight back against corruption and empower those who are trying to combat transnational crime." Participants will discuss how illicit surgeons and organ brokers smuggle kidneys and other organs; how whistleblowers can expose narcotics networks; how insurance fraudsters and counterfeiters use evade borders. Another topic will be how recovered human skin and bone is transformed into dental and cosmetic products for plumping up lips or smoothing wrinkles. This gathering follows a conference Google organised in Ireland<http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2011/06/google-ideas-launches-summit…> last year which assembled dozens of former gang members and radical militants to discuss ways technology can inhibit others following their footsteps. Cohen, one of the few high-ranking state department officials to serve both the Bush and Obama administrations, joined Google last year to head a small New York-based team and practise what he has called 21st century statecraft. He calls Google Ideas a "think/do-tank", reflecting Silicon Valley confidence – hubris, say critics – at tackling complicated, deep-rooted problems. - [image: Print this]<http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jul/17/google-tech-knowhow-intern…> - <http://www.guardian.co.uk/share/1774748> - --

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Important DOODLE / WEBINAR - SSAC 54 Report on the Domain Name Registration Data Model
by At-Large Staff July 17, 2012

July 17, 2012

Dear All, The At-Large community is invited to join a Webinar on the SSAC 54 Report on the Domain Name Registration Data Model. This Webinar is aimed at explaining the report to enable more informed input into the draft ALAC statement <https://community.icann.org/x/4RIQAg> . Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable date: http://www.doodle.com/mg99eh6kmgeghwvp If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: "name" + (ES) or (FR).Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand. This Doodle poll will close on Tuesday 17 July 2012 at 200 UTC; date and time will be confirmed shortly thereafter as well as interpretation. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Withdrawal for Nomination for Secretariat
by Alan Greenberg July 17, 2012

July 17, 2012

I have long pushed for more pro-active NomCom people named by the ALAC. Although we have had such appointees in the past, they have not been common. Glenn has done a good job at it, not losing contact with those who nominated him despite the need for NomCom confidentiality. I support his nomination as continuity, to the extent allowed by term limits, is really crutial. Alan At 17/07/2012 03:24 PM, Evan Leibovitch wrote: >On 17 July 2012 15:16, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I am formally withdrawing from the self-nomination for NARALO Secretary > > but I will self nominate myself again for NOMCOM. > > > >I fully endorse and support Glenn's request for a renewed term at the >NomCom, and second his nomination if that is appropriate. I would be happy >and honoured to advance his name at ALAC when its time comes to select >appointees to the NomCom. > >- Evan >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------

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Fw: 70% OFF .CO Domains -- prophetic sale?
by Beau Brendler July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

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Re: [NA-Discuss] IMPORTANT - NARALO Elections [OFFLIST]
by Beau Brendler July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

Garth... It would have been a nice professional and even personal courtesy had you perhaps shot me an e-mail, skype or whatever about this, especially after all the support I have given you and Knujon over the years (frequent shout-outs about your work in various media; helping to get your data spotlighted, pursuing the compliance people, etc., not to mention recommending you for nom com). Would have been nice to know about your intentions before reading them on the NA list. Beau -----Original Message----- >From: "Garth Bruen at Knujon.com" <gbruen(a)knujon.com> >Sent: Jul 9, 2012 9:08 AM >To: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson1(a)gov.nu.ca>, na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] IMPORTANT - NARALO Elections > >Garth Bruen,; SOI: NARALO Chair > > >Hello NARALO, > >I would like to put forward my SOI for the NARALO Chair. Not because I am >dissatisfied in any way with current leadership, but because I want express >my commitment to this group and its goals. > >I have been an active participant in NARALO for several years attending six >ICANN meetings, all self-funded with the exception of two. I believe my work >is directly geared towards advocacy for the Internet user at-large as well >as to holding ICANN accountable and transparent. As NARALO Chair I would >expand user involvement and elevate the importance of public disclosure. >Research conducted by my organization and its members have resulted in >unprecedented changes and discoveries with the Internet architecture, and I >hope to expand this work. > >Thank you. > > >-------------------------------------------------- >From: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson1(a)gov.nu.ca> >Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 2:44 PM >To: <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: [NA-Discuss] IMPORTANT - NARALO Elections > >> Hi all, >> >> Well, its "that time of year" again! >> >> As per our Rules of Procedures, the Secretariat is to issue a call for >> SOIs for elected positions on July 1 of each year. I was going to do this >> on Monday's meeting but since there seems to be confusion on that matter, >> I won't allow that to cause us further delays. >> >> We need to elect three positions: ALAC, Chair and Secretariat. The >> current ALAC seat that is now coming up for election is the one that Evan >> is holding. Evan has ran for one term and is eligible for a second, if he >> chooses to run. The Chair and Secretariat positions are elected on a >> year-by-year basis. >> >> Our ROP states that we are to allow a 30 day period to collect Statements >> of Interest for these positions during the 30 day period after this >> announcement. The deadline for accepting SOIs, therefore will be Aug. 5, >> 2012. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your >> SOI to the list to be gathered. We do not have any specific format for >> such SOIs - people generally just state what position that they are >> interested in and what they might bring to the position. It is in our ROP >> that we are to try to choose these positions by concensus but if there is >> no consensus then a vote is to be called. >> >> Questions? Comments? General discussion? SOIs? Bring them on! >> >> D >> >> Darlene A. Thompson >> CAP Administrator >> N-CAP/Department of Education >> P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 >> Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 >> Phone: (867) 975-5631 >> Fax: (867) 975-5610 >> dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca >> ------ >> NA-Discuss mailing list >> NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss >> >> Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >> ------ >> >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------

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Updated At-Large Brochure
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 13, 2012

July 13, 2012

Dear All, The updated At-Large Brochure is now available for download in all 6 UN Languages on the following web-page: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…> --- Queridos todos, La actualización de At-Large Folleto está disponible para su descarga en los 6 idiomas de la ONU sobre la siguiente página web: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Salud, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…> --- Bonjour à tous, La mise à jour d'At-Large Brochure est maintenant disponible pour téléchargement dans les 6 langues des Nations Unies sur la page Web suivante: https://community.icann.org/x/nRMQAg Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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USG seizes another 70 websites
by Joly MacFie July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012

(Extracts from a new ICE release detailing seizure of another 70 sites.) http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSICE-4918fc The 70 websites seized are part of Project Copy Cat, an iteration of Operation In Our Sites (IOS), and closely mimicked legitimate websites selling authentic merchandise and duped consumers into unknowingly buying counterfeit goods. Many of the websites so closely resembled the legitimate websites that it would be difficult for even the most discerning consumer to tell the difference. During this operation, federal law enforcement officers made undercover purchases of a host of products, including baby carriers, professional sports jerseys, language and fitness DVD sets, and a variety of clothing, jewelry and luxury goods from online retailers who were suspected of selling counterfeit products. In most cases, the goods were shipped directly into the United States from suppliers in other countries. If the copyright holders confirmed that the purchased products were counterfeit or otherwise illegal, seizure orders for the domain names of the websites that sold the goods were obtained from federal magistrate judges A new twist in the websites seized in Project Copy Cat involved the appearance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates. SSL certificates provide authentication for financial information, meaning consumers should be able to trust that they are sending information to the intended server and not to a criminal's server. Trusted SSL providers should only issue SSL certificates to verified companies that have gone through several identity checks. In addition to providing authentication, SSL certificates also provide encryption, enhancing the security of credit card numbers, usernames, passwords and other sensitive information. These websites, however, displayed SSL certificates, further duping the consumer into thinking they were shopping on a legitimate website, potentially putting customers' financial information at risk. These 70 domain name seizures bring the total number of IOS domain names seized in the last two years to 839. This enforcement action coincides with the two-year anniversary of the 2010 launch of IOS. Since then, the seizure banner has received more than 103 million individual views. Of the 769 previous domain names seized, 229 have now been forfeited to the U.S. government. The federal forfeiture process affords individuals who have an interest in seized domain names a period of time after a "Notice of Seizure" to file a petition with a federal court and additional time after a "Notice of Forfeiture" to contest the forfeiture. If no petitions or claims are filed, the domain names become the property of the U.S. government. The IPR Center uses the expertise of its 21 member agencies to share information, develop initiatives, coordinate enforcement actions and conduct investigations related to IP theft. Through this strategic interagency partnership, the IPR Center protects the public's health and safety, the U.S. economy and the war fighters. -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Re: [NA-Discuss] NARALO Nominations
by Carlton Samuels July 11, 2012

July 11, 2012

At the risk of being branded an interloper, a few words on the nomination of Evan for the ALAC seat from NARALO. Since my time in the ICANN ecosystem and with the exception of Dev, Evan has been my most frequent collaborator. He does a prodigious amount of work on our behalf, is passionate about this business we're collectively engaged in and gives it his best shot, always. I cannot tell how many times my instincts and positions have been developed and enhanced by his consultations and contributions. I can attest his leading roles in the Future Challenge and the Applicant Support initiatives. NARALO would be hard pressed to have a more effective campaigner and representative. And from my personal perspective, I humbly ++ Darlene's recommendation. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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SOI - Secretariat
by Thompson, Darlene July 11, 2012

July 11, 2012

Hi all, I would like to stand for Secretariat again. Our Rules of Procedure state: "The Secretariat will have administrative and informative functions. It will be responsible for maintaining a working communications system and for ensuring the information flux about the issues under discussion between the NARALO participants." This is mainly a "procedure" job but I rather enjoy doing it. I have kept information flowing to the group and have always polled the group for decisions that might affect it as I have always believed that this should be a ground-up process and have tried to encourage feedback whenever possible. I have always encouraged and promoted participation within the NARALO and the information flux flowing to and from the other regions. I am an active particiant on the following WGs: - Future Challenges - Rules of Procedures - Metrics I also wrote the proposal to ICANN for our GA in Toronto with specific wording that requested that our $25K not be allocated to just 6 people but to allow us the flexibility to allocate the monies to our maximum advantage so as to bring as many people together to Toronto as possible (and we have received this approval). I have been tasked with starting the RALO Rules of Procedure WG once the ALAC ROP WG have completed their tasks. Thank you, D Darlene A. Thompson CAP Administrator N-CAP/Department of Education P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca

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IMPORTANT - NARALO Elections
by Thompson, Darlene July 10, 2012

July 10, 2012

Hi all, Well, its "that time of year" again! As per our Rules of Procedures, the Secretariat is to issue a call for SOIs for elected positions on July 1 of each year. I was going to do this on Monday's meeting but since there seems to be confusion on that matter, I won't allow that to cause us further delays. We need to elect three positions: ALAC, Chair and Secretariat. The current ALAC seat that is now coming up for election is the one that Evan is holding. Evan has ran for one term and is eligible for a second, if he chooses to run. The Chair and Secretariat positions are elected on a year-by-year basis. Our ROP states that we are to allow a 30 day period to collect Statements of Interest for these positions during the 30 day period after this announcement. The deadline for accepting SOIs, therefore will be Aug. 5, 2012. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your SOI to the list to be gathered. We do not have any specific format for such SOIs - people generally just state what position that they are interested in and what they might bring to the position. It is in our ROP that we are to try to choose these positions by concensus but if there is no consensus then a vote is to be called. Questions? Comments? General discussion? SOIs? Bring them on! D Darlene A. Thompson CAP Administrator N-CAP/Department of Education P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca

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