.au direct domain names

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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2022.0071
  .au Direct Domain names are a new option for Australian internet users
                               18 March 2022

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:    .au direct domain names
Resolution: Mitigation

Comment: (auDA) will make available the .au domain name from Thursday, March 24th, 2022

OVERVIEW

        From 24 March 2022, the Australian Domain Administration (auDA) will be
        introducing a new option for Australian internet users with the
        availability of .au direct domain names.
        The shorter and simpler domain names (such as pavlova.au, station.au and so on)
        will be open to individuals and organisations that wish to have an
        online presence, new or existing, with the proviso that they have a
        verified connection to Australia.


IMPACT

        Domain abuse could result from the opening of a new domain space, such as phishing and squatting.


MITIGATION

        Review and act accordingly


REFERENCES

        [1] .au Direct Domain names are a new option for Australian internet
            users
            https://auscert.org.au/blogs/au-direct-domain-names-are-a-new-option-for-australian-internet-users/

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The University of Queensland
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