Re: Asia Domain Name Registrar

[Shane Bishop <shanebishop () JALC EDU>]

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

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