While researching this article, I can across a press release titled “EstDomains, Inc Takes Next Step in Combating Spam and Malware” dated October 23rd – just 5 days prior to the ICANN action.

Now, I don’t know if this was issued with tongue firmly wedged in cheek, or whether EstDomains was actually attempting to turn the ship around, a plan which was completely thwarted by the termination.  Perhaps the closing paragraph from the release will help you decide. 

“The terms and conditions of EstDomains, Inc (http://www.estdomains.com) Acceptable Usage policy strongly prohibit the distribution or storing data that may damage user's computer equipment also known as "malware" and may contain widely known viruses, trifles that interrupt work process with throwing links to the websites displaying obscene materials or corrupted codes that are designed with an intention to steal personal data and credit card information. On its own initiation EstDomains, Inc management has launched several projects that are meant to fight spam and malware distribution. Vast resources have been invested into elaboration of advanced account monitoring systems, the application of well-built filters to detect spam or malware that may potentially come from the domain names registered at EstDomains, Inc.”

Yerrite!