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Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar
From: Shane Bishop <shanebishop () JALC EDU>
Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:07:02 -0500
Although the email does look like a scam, you may consider contacting dotasia.org as they are the sponsoring organization for the .asia TLD space (www.dotasia.org). Shane Bishop Associate Director of Network Infrastructure John A. Logan College M.S. IA., CISM, CISSP http://shanebishop.info (618) 985-3741 Ext. 8544 From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Sherry, Cathy Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 1:10 PM To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU Subject: [SECURITY] Asia Domain Name Registrar One of our IT departments received the email below. Dear Manager, We are an institution who specialized in handling the dispute of Aasia domain name , Internet brand and Asia Domain Name Registrar. On July.24th,2008, there is a International Investment Corporation submitted the application of ASIA domain name and internet brand of"umassd"to us,we are dealing with it now. we found that it happens to be the same name with your company's name.In order to avoid possible dispute in the furture ,on the other hand in order to protect your brand. we need your confirmation on this issue. because Asia domain name and Internet brand are very important resources and unique. pls ask your company's responsible person to contact us asap! Your early reply will be highly appreciated! Thank for your time!Thanks! Best regards Tom Asia Domain Name Registrar TEL : 86-21-312 609 71 FAX : 86-21-312 609 72 Email: brook () domainorg com cn Some web sites were then noted. Is anyone familiar or has anyone had experience with this kind of email or request. Staff is trying to determine the legitimacy of the email. Any information/feedback you could share would be appreciated. :: Catherine Sherry, CISSP, CISA - Principal Security Specialist :: University Information Technology Services (UITS) :: University of Massachusetts President's Office :: 508-856-1547 :: 508-856-4844 Fax :: csherry () umassp edu University of Massachusetts : 333 South St. : Suite 400 : Shrewsbury, MA 01545 : www.massachusetts.edu
Current thread:
- Asia Domain Name Registrar Sherry, Cathy (Jul 25)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar Dale Fay (Jul 25)
- Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar Emechete C. Ejike (Jul 25)
- Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar Sherry, Cathy (Jul 25)
- Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar Alaa Al-Din Al-Radhi (Jul 28)
- Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar Shane Bishop (Jul 28)