.HK -- An Unsafe Place to Surf?
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This document discusses the domain name system and trends in the Hong Kong domain name industry. It provides background on top-level domains (TLDs) and the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation (HKIRC), which oversees .hk domain names. Some trends mentioned include the rise of demand for Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), increases in domain name registrations and prices, and growing security concerns such as spamming and phishing. The document raises questions about who should govern domain names and how to address security issues in the evolving landscape.
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.HK -- An Unsafe Place to Surf?
- 1. .HK: An Unsafe Place to Surf? Introductory remarks Charles Mok Internet Society Hong Kong 2008.06.14
- 2. Domain names TLD: Top level domains gTLD: .com, .edu, .gov, .mil, .net, .org (1985.01); .int (1988.11) .biz, .info, .name sTLD: .aero, .asia, .cat, .coop, .jobs, .mobi, .museum, .pro, .travel, .tel; [pending] .post, .xxx ccTLD ICANN (since 1998.10)
- 3. HKIRC Pre-HKIRC era: JUCC Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd (2001.12) – delegation from HKSARG Hong Kong Domain Name Registration Co Ltd – registration services Board (13): User class (6), Service Provider class (2), IT Industry class (2), Commerce & Industry class (1), Tertiary institution class (1), Government (1) Government consultation on administration of Internet domain names in HK (mid-2007)
- 4. .hk domains .com.hk, . 公司 .hk .net.hk, . 網絡 .hk .org.hk, . 組織 .hk .edu.hk, . 教育 .hk .gov.hk, . 政府 .hk .idv.hk, . 個人 .hk 'second level' .hk, e.g. abc.hk Issue of documentary proof Development over the years
- 5. Trends in domain name industry IDN Revival in demand (number of registrations) and prices Rise of the domainers: From domain squatting to domain parking Security concerns: spamming, phishing, malware, etc. Openness vs. closed Registry / registrar
- 6. Food for thoughts Specialized Expertise – technology and policies Globalized Rapidly changing Who should be in charge? How to take the McAfee report in perspective? International perspectives
- 7. Let's hear from our experts Charles Mok Internet Society Hong Kong [email_address] www.isoc.hk http://charlesmok.blogspot.com/ www.it360.hk