CurrencyConverter.com Wins Weekly Sales List $150,000
CurrencyConverter.com,sold for $150,000,topped Domain Name Journal sales list of reported domain names for the week,ending March 22,2015.
Sedo had a great week in the sales chart,taking 16 of the top 20 positions .Correspondingly,DomainNameSales took only two of the top 20 positions .
.COM dominated once again the list,with 15 of the top 20 positions.
Here are the top 20 positions for the week ending March 22,2015 :
1. CurrencyConverter.com $150,000
2. VVV.com $136,400
3. EscapeArtists.com $60,000
4. BuyMyHouse.com $45,000
5. MissCandy.com $30,000
6. VisitDubai.ae $29,800
7 MakeItPop.com $25,000
8. JUR.com $16,055
9. TakeTheChance.com $15,000
10. RXL.com $13,312
11. 888.se $13,243
12.tie EasyFlyer.com $13,200
12.tie Siebdruck.de $13,200
14. DQN.com $13,000
15. Spanien.ch $12,100
16. VAE.com $11,879
17.tie OneCoin.com $11,000
17.tie Vodi.com $11,000
19. Pass.co $10,450
20.tie 123Logistics.com $10,000
20.tie ThreeSisters.com $10,000
ICANN : Results Available for 25 March 2015 New gTLD Program Auction
On 25 March 2015, Power Auctions LLC, ICANN’s authorized auction service provider, conducted a New gTLD Program Auction to resolve string contention for two new generic top-level domain (gTLD) strings:
.PING and .SRL. Applicants for each string were unable to resolve contention among themselves; thus their contention set proceeded to auction, which is the method of last resort to resolve string contention as prescribed in Module 4 of the New gTLD Program Applicant Guidebook. Subject to payment of the winning price and meeting all other criteria for eligibility, the winner will enter ICANN’s contracting process to sign a Registry Agreement to operate the gTLD.
Two applicants participated in the auction for PING. Ping Registry Provider, Inc. prevailed with a winning price of $1,501,000.
Two applicants participated in the auction for SRL. mySRL GmbH prevailed with a winning price of $400,000.
All proceeds from the Auction are being segregated and withheld from use until ICANN’s Board of Directors define a plan for an appropriate use of the funds through consultation with the community.
More Information
Contention Set Status: 197 of 233 contention sets are now resolved. The majority have self-resolved, but 13 sets resolved via Auction (method of last resort).
Auction Results: Auction reports on this page of the New gTLD Microsite provide additional information on each Auction outcome.
Auction Proceeds and Costs: A detailed summary of the proceeds and costs of each Auction through February 2015. This information will be updated to within 7 days of each Auction.
Auction Schedule [PDF, 251 KB]: Subsequent auctions are scheduled to occur on a monthly basis through mid-2015.
General New gTLD Program Auctions information.
This announcement was sourced from :
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-03-25-en
Daily Domain Sales 24-03-2015 lead by Silvana.com at $11,998
Silvana.com sells at $11,998 on Sedo.
Top Sales On 24 March 2015 are :
Silvana.com – $11,998
Project.co – $7,465
Compra-Venta.es – $5,454
Kaho.com – $4,359
CyberBees.com – $4,000
MarketPlacer.com – $3,700
LinkBee.com – $3,550
Grandom.com – $3,500
SiteChat.com – $3,000
LoanMarketPlace.com – $2,900
Punches.com – $2,800
AUTU.com – $2,600
Zubar.com – $2,550
InternetAnbieter.net – $2,181
WDXX.com – $2,149
RingBands.com – $2,000
CozyDesign.com – $2,000
TargetedNetworking.com – $2,000
Sacca.com – $1,938
ThePetExperts.com – $1,888
Y19.com – $1,855
BeginANew.com – $1,750
YourVoiceCounts.com – $1,716
GoEncrypt.com – $1,700
FishingHook.com – $1,161
TeeCity.com – $1,566
MER.net – $1,550
StMichael.com – $1,535
UnlimitedSolutions.com – $1,520
TheSleepSource.com – $1,500
ProfitSorcery.com – $1,493
MindAlchemy.com – $1,300
MakoMedia.com – 1,300
SierraConsult.com – $1,300
TheHealingFarm.com – $1,227
LowClass.com – $1,208
HappyUncle.com – $1,200
MyHomeInfo.com – $1,188
ChinaApp.com – $1,110
ImmigrationPapers.com – $1,100
AnimeTalk.com – $1,050
JCCA.com – $990
OpenCloudManifesto.org – $955
ResumeHero.com – $810
RunnersBlog.com – $785
LookInto.com – $739
Judica.com – $689
DoveWorld.org – $665
HBIA.com – $660
LivingUnrefined.com – $615
FreshCopy.com – $595
Ebalaya.info – $581
AlpacaBreeders.com – $560
Cancanle.com – $555
Spirituelle.com – $517
PhotonGroup.com – $509
HiperTensionPulmonar.com – $489
UnitedRVSales.com – $487
GastroVille.com – $460
Doliva.com – $446
LodSys.com – $421
HerVietnam.com – $420
HXFD.com – $410
Marketplace-wise Sales :
Silvana.com – $11,998
Project.co – $7,465
Compra-Venta.es – $5,454
LoanMarketPlace.com – $2,900
InternetAnbieter.net – $2,181
Y19.com – $1,855
ProfitSorcery.com – $1,493
NameJet
Punches.com – $2,800
AUTU.com – $2,600
WDXX.com – $2,149
RingBands.com – $2,000
StMichael.com – $1,535
LowClass.com – $1,208
ChinaApp.com – $1,110
JCCA.com – $990
RunnersBlog.com – $785
LookInto.com – $739
Judica.com – $689
Spirituelle.com – $517
PhotonGroup.com – $509
GastroVille.com – $460
Doliva.com – $446
BuyDomains
CyberBees.com – $4,000
MarketPlacer.com – $3,700
Grandom.com – $3,500
SiteChat.com – $3,000
CozyDesign.com – $2,000
TargetedNetworking.com – $2,000
ThePetExperts.com – $1,888
BeginANew.com – $1,750
YourVoiceCounts.com – $1,716
GoEncrypt.com – $1,700
TeeCity.com – $1,566
UnlimitedSolutions.com – $1,520
TheSleepSource.com – $1,500
MindAlchemy.com – $1,300
MakoMedia.com – 1,300
SierraConsult.com – $1,300
TheHealingFarm.com – $1,227
HappyUncle.com – $1,200
MyHomeInfo.com – $1,188
ImmigrationPapers.com – $1,100
DropCatch
Kaho.com – $4,359
Sacca.com – $1,938
FishingHook.com – $1,161
Cancanle.com – $555
LodSys.com – $421
HXFD.com – $410
Flippa
MER.net – $1,550
AnimeTalk.com – $1,050
LinkBee.com – $3,550
Zubar.com – $2,550
OpenCloudManifesto.org – $955
ResumeHero.com – $810
DoveWorld.org – $665
HBIA.com – $660
LivingUnrefined.com – $615
FreshCopy.com – $595
Ebalaya.info – $581
AlpacaBreeders.com – $560
HiperTensionPulmonar.com – $489
UnitedRVSales.com – $487
HerVietnam.com – $420
Menlo Security Finds High Risk in Trusted Websites
[news release] Stealth cybersecurity company, Menlo Security, today released its “State of the Web 2015: Vulnerability Report.” Based on a direct interrogation and analysis of the Alexa top one million sites, Menlo Security found that more than one in three of the top domains are risky – meaning the sites are either already compromised or running vulnerable software – increasing exposure to attack for anyone visiting those sites.
In 2014, businesses lost nearly $400 billion as a result of cyber crime. As attacks become increasingly sophisticated, even browsing trusted websites and clicking on links in emails have the potential to cause significant damage and compromise devices. With more than one billion websites on the Internet and over 100,000 websites created daily, the risk from vulnerable sites is multiplying.
In total, Menlo Security scanned more than 1.75 million URLs representing over 750,000 unique domains. Key findings include:
- More than one in 20 sites (6 percent) were identified by third-party domain classification services as serving malware, spam or botnets.
- Over one in five (21 percent) sites were running software with known vulnerabilities.
- Sites in categories that are typically “trusted” – including Computers and Technology, Business, and Shopping – were the top three sources of vulnerable sites.
- Of the 2.5 percent of sites that were “uncategorized,” a significant proportion (16 percent) was running vulnerable software.
“Respected and trusted websites like Forbes.com and jamieoliver.com have been used to deliver zero-day malware to unsuspecting visitors. These kinds of attacks are happening with increasing frequency because so many sites are running vulnerable software but are routinely classified as ‘safe,'” said Kowsik Guruswamy, CTO of Menlo Security. “The current generation of security tools is falling behind in the race to stop attacks. Today’s security challenges call for an entirely new approach to preventing malware from infecting user’s systems.”
To read Menlo Security’s State of the Web 2015: Vulnerability Report visit: menlosecurity.com/resources/Vulnerability_Report_Mar_2015.html
About Menlo Security
Menlo Security, a stealth cyber security startup, is eliminating the threat of advanced malware by introducing a new security model. The company’s solution is currently used by some of the world’s largest enterprises. Menlo Security was founded by experienced security executives from Check Point Software and Juniper Networks, in collaboration with renowned academics from the University of California, Berkeley. Backed by General Catalyst Partners and Osage University Partners, Menlo Security is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Visit www.menlosecurity.com.
This news release was sourced from:
https://www.menlosecurity.com/news/pr_20150324.html
CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs Statement | Istanbul, 25 March 2015
by Thomas Rickert, León Sánchez, Mathieu Weill
Members and participants of the Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) met in Istanbul, Turkey, on 23-24 March 2015.
The meeting was attended in-person by 42 members and participants. A number of participants and observers joined the meeting remotely using the virtual meeting room. Three Advisors also participated.
Guided by the four basic building blocks identified at ICANN 52 in Singapore, the group further discussed and refined accountability mechanisms that need to be either implemented or, at least, committed to before the transition of the IANA stewardship can take place.
The meeting made progress on three main areas:
- Enhancing ICANN ‘s Mission and Core Values;
- Strengthening the existing independent review process;
- Mechanisms for community empowerment.
Specifically, the group discussed changes that should be made to the Mission and Core Values in ICANN ‘s Bylaws. For example, the group discussed how key provisions of the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) could be reflected into the Bylaws.
Additionally, the group worked on strengthening the existing independent review process suggesting improvements to its accessibility and affordability, and discussed process design including establishment of a standing panel with binding outcomes and panel composition (diversity etc.). The IRP panel decisions would be guided by ICANN ‘s Mission and Core Values.
With regards to mechanisms for community empowerment, the group identified powers and associated mechanisms including the ability to:
- recall the ICANN Board of Directors;
- approve or prevent changes to the ICANN Bylaws, Mission and Core Values;
- reject Board decisions on Strategic Plan and budget, where the Board has failed to appropriately consider community input.
The CCWG-Accountability supported the concept of a Fundamental Bylaw that would provide additional robustness to key provisions. The Fundamental Bylaw would apply to:
- the mission;
- the independent review process;
- the power to veto Bylaw changes;
- new community powers such as recall of the Board and the right of the community to veto certain Board actions.
Changes to the Fundamental Bylaws would require high standards for approval by the community.
The notion of an empowered community involved discussion of community representation, i.e. who constitutes the community. The CCWG-Accountability is also aware that to wield these new powers, the community, however it is constituted, must itself meet high standards of accountability. ICANN ‘s accountability would also be enhanced by ensuring its operations and processes are more globally inclusive.
The group has engaged two law firms to provide independent legal advice and confirm feasibility of the suggested frameworks. The firms are Adler & Colvin and Sidley & Austin.
As work progresses, all recommendations will be subject to the stress tests against contingencies already identified. The stress test methodology has been successfully tested against the draft accountability mechanisms.
The CCWG-Accountability is confident that their proposed mechanisms will satisfy the needs of the CWG-Stewardship1 as they look to stronger accountability protections. The CCWG-Accountability and CWG-Stewardship Co-Chairs met to update and fully brief each other on the progress made so far. They outlined key areas of accountability that the CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs considered are most relevant for the current and ongoing work of the CWG-Stewardship. The CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs will brief the CWG-Stewardship in the opening part of their face-to-face meeting on Thursday, 26 March.
Next Steps:
The CCWG-Accountability will continue refining its recommendations. The community is expected to provide feedback during a public comment period to be held before ICANN 53, Buenos Aires meeting. The results of the public comment period will inform further deliberations during that meeting.
The group is developing an engagement plan to ensure its proposals are widely known and understood, and to encourage comprehensive response to proposals during the public comment period.
The CCWG-Accountability Co-Chairs recognize the outstanding volunteer work that has produced these substantive proposals in a very short period of time. The community’s effort has been exceptional.
About the CCWG-Accountability
The CCWG-Accountability was established to ensure that ICANN ‘s accountability and transparency commitments to the global Internet community are maintained and enhanced in the absence of the historical relationship with the U.S. Government.
The group has divided its work into two work streams (WS):
- WS1 is focused on identifying mechanisms enhancing ICANN accountability that must be in place or committed to within the timeframe of the IANA Stewardship Transition;
- WS2 is focused on addressing accountability topics for which a timeline for developing solutions and full implementation may extend beyond the IANA Stewardship Transition.
The CCWG-Accountability consists of 177 people, organized as 26 members, appointed by and accountable to chartering organizations, 151 participants, who participate as individuals, and 46 mailing list observers. The group also includes one ICANN Board liaison, one ICANN staff representative, and one former ATRT member who serves as a liaison. In addition, there are 4 ICG members who participate in the CCWG-Accountability, including two who serve as liaisons between the two groups.
Seven Advisors have also been appointed to contribute research and advice, and to bring perspectives on global best practices to enrich the CCWG-Accountability discussion.
The CCWG-Accountability is an open group: anyone interested in the work of the CCWG-Accountability, can join as a participant or observers. Participants or observers may be from a chartering organization, from a stakeholder group or organization not represented in the CCWG-Accountability or currently active within ICANN , or self-appointed.
For more information on the CCWG-Accountability or to view meeting archives and draft documents, please refer to their dedicated wiki.
A video interview with CCWG-Accountability Co-Chair Thomas Rickert can be seen here.
1 Cross Community Working Group (CWG) to Develop an IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal on Naming Related Functions
This ICANN announcement was sourced from:
https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-03-25-en
