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APTLD Newsletter (30 October 2023)

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Recent Updates:

Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD85 Members Meeting, Goa India, 19-22 February, 2024
 Meeting Website         ¶ Online Registration         ¶ Agenda(27 October)

Members News

*(.AE TDRA)
TDRA Unveils ‘GovSign’ Initiative at GITEX 2023
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-unveils-govsign-initiative-at-gitex-2023

TDRA and the UAE Media Council Launch a Joint Campaign on Family Online Safety
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-and-the-uae-media-council-launch-a-joint-campaign

TDRA Holds “TDRA TED” Storytelling Presentations at GITEX 2023
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-holds-tdra-ted-storytelling-presentations-at-gitex-2023

TDRA Wraps Up GITEX Technology Week 2023 with Strategic Partners’ Recognition
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-wraps-up-gitex-technology-week-2023-with-strategic

TDRA Unveils its Vision for the Future of Digital Life at GITEX 2023
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-unveils-its-vision-for-the-future-of-digital-life-at-gitex-2023

TDRA Releases a “White Paper” on Spectrum Management in the Next Decade at GITEX 2023
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/tdra-releases-a-white-paper-on-spectrum-management

TDRA Showcases Key Projects and Future Directions at GITEX Technology Week 2023
https://tdra.gov.ae/en/media/press-release/2023/gitex-2023

*(.AU auDA)
Highlights from the global Internet Governance Forum in Kyoto, Japan
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/highlights-global-internet-governance-forum-kyoto-japan

auDA consultation: Proposed minor changes to the .au Licensing Rules
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/auda-consultation-proposed-minor-changes-au-licensing-rules

Ignite your curiosity ahead of the Internet Engineering Taskforce’s IETF 119 meeting
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/ignite-your-curiosity-ahead-internet-engineering-taskforces-ietf-119-meeting

auDA’s 2022-23 Annual Report: Australia’s .au domain
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/audas-2022-23-annual-report-australias-au-domain-0

*(.BH TRA)
TRA Bahrain Receives Prestigious LEAD Award for Outstanding Enablement in Broadband Affordability
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/article/tra-bahrain-receives-prestigious-lead-award-for-outstanding-enablement-in-broadband-affordability

*(.LK LK Domain Registry)
Agents’ Convention – 2023
https://blog.domains.lk/2023/10/agents-convention-2023.html

“DigiGo” Digital Playbook for SMEs
https://blog.domains.lk/2023/10/digigo-digital-playbook-for-smes.html

*(.NZ internetNZ)
Governance Forum (IGF) 2023: Internet we want – empowering all people
https://internetnz.nz/blog/internet-governance-forum-igf-2023-internet-we-want-empowering-all-people/

*(.SB OURTELEKOM)
POWER EQUIPMENT ARRIVES TO BOOST SIX AUSTRALIAN FUNDED TOWERS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/power-equipment-arrives-to-boost-six-australian-funded-towers-in-the-solomon-islands/

*(.SG SGNIC)
SGNIC-Q-23012: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the Imperva Database Activity Monitoring (dam) license renewal and local support
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2023/10/27/sgnic-q-23012-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-imperva-database-activity-monitoring-(dam)-license-renewal-and-local-support

SGNIC-Q-23010: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Platform
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2023/08/16/sgnic-q-23010-invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-it-governance-risk-and-compliance-(grc)-platform

*(.AM ISOC.AM)
A computer for participants who actively engage in the “Internet of Things” course
https://www.isoc.am/a-computer-for-participants-who-actively-engage-in-the-internet-of-things-course/

The program of Internet of Things summarized with the hackathon “Smart solutions for teenagers.
https://www.isoc.am/the-program-of-internet-of-things-summarized-with-the-hackathon-smart-solutions-for-teenagers/

*(.DE DENIC)
ICANN Celebrates 25 Years of Multistakeholder Governance at ICANN78 in Hamburg
https://www.denic.de/en/whats-new/press-releases/article/icann-celebrates-25-years-of-multistakeholder-governance-at-icann78-in-hamburg

ICANN – Anchor Point of the Independent Technical Management of the Internet.
https://blog.denic.de/en/icann-anchor-point-of-the-independent-technical-management-of-the-internet/

Monthly Report 09/2023 – Executive Summary
https://blog.denic.de/en/monthly-report/

Internet Governance Conference: ICANN to Meet at Congress Center Hamburg
https://blog.denic.de/en/internet-governance-conference-icann-to-meet-at-congress-center-hamburg-with-hosting-of-the-international-internet-community-to-take-place-from-21-to-26-october-in-hamburg/

*(GoDaddy)
2022 .gay Impact Report: Celebrating Three Years of LGBTQIA+ Empowerment
https://registry.godaddy/blog/2022-dotgay-impact-report-blog

*(Gransy)
Registry’n’Registrar dance
https://gransy.blog/cctld-registry-and-registrar-dance/

*(.ME  DoMEn)
Study Abroad Chronicles: Turning Your Personal Website into a Digital Journal
https://domain.me/study-abroad-chronicles-turning-your-personal-website-into-a-digital-journal/

From Passion to Portfolio: The Success Story of Saad Mrabet
https://domain.me/from-passion-to-portfolio-the-success-story-of-saad-mrabet/

*(.MX Registry .MX)
Branding Techniques for Entrepreneurs
https://www.dominios.mx/branding-techniques-for-entrepreneurs/

*(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
The Youth Council of the Coordination Center for .RU/.РФ Visited Museum of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35189/

“We Have Everything We Need to Implement Universal Acceptance”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35185/

IP&IT LAW – 2024 Started
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35184/

Submissions for the Competition “DOT-Journalism. Juncors” Prolongs
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35177/

Safe Internet lessons were held at the Uryupinsk Lyceum
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35171/

Trust in Digital Diplomacy
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/35152/

*(Verisign)
Verisign Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduMjAyMHRmLnE0d2ViLmNvbS9uZXdzL25ld3MtZGV0YWlscy8yMDIzL
1ZlcmlzaWduLVJlcG9ydHMtVGhpcmQtUXVhcnRlci0yMDIzLVJlc3VsdHMvZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4

*(WhoisXML API)
Importing NRD2 Data Feed to GCP
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/importing-nrd2-data-feed-to-gcp

Phishing Group Found Abusing .top Domains
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/phishing-group-found-abusing-top-domains

Fishing for QR Code Phishing Traces in the DNS
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/fishing-for-qr-code-phishing-traces-in-the-dns

APT29 Goes from Targeted Attacks to Phishing via NOBELIUM: A DNS Deep Dive
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/apt29-goes-from-targeted-attacks-to-phishing-via-nobelium-a-dns-deep-dive

Catching Messenger Phishing Footprints Using a DNS Net
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/catching-messenger-phishing-footprints-using-a-dns-net

Product and Feature Updates for Q3–Q4 2023
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/press-release/product-and-feature-updates-for-q3-q4-2023

Others

CENTR is hiring a Policy Advisor!
https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-is-hiring-a-policy-advisor.html

Vulnerability disclosure: A firsthand view
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/27/vulnerability-disclosure-a-firsthand-view/

Event Wrap: TWIGF 2023
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/27/event-wrap-twigf-2023/

Notes from NANOG 89: Trust and network infrastructure
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/26/notes-from-nanog-89-trust-and-network-infrastructure/

[Podcast] What really happened — 30 years of APNIC
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/26/podcast-what-really-happened-30-years-of-apnic/

BCP 185 is a ‘must do’
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/25/bcp-185-is-a-must-do/

Event Wrap: inSIG 2023
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/24/event-wrap-insig-2023/

Event Wrap: pkSIG 2023
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/24/event-wrap-pksig-2023/

Notes from NANOG 89: BGP error handling
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/24/notes-from-nanog-89-bgp-error-handling/

Results of Community Consultation process on increasing availability of critical APNIC services
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/23/results-of-community-consultation-process-on-increasing-availability-of-critical-apnic-services/

The challenges ahead for HTTP/3
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/23/the-challenges-ahead-for-http-3/

Internet governance in 2023
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/20/internet-governance-in-2023/

Rocky road towards ultimate UDP server with BPF-based load balancing on Linux: Part 2
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/19/rocky-road-towards-ultimate-udp-server-with-bpf-based-load-balancing-on-linux-part-2/

Carrier Ethernet OAM
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/18/carrier-ethernet-oam/

Event Wrap: SGNOG 10
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/18/event-wrap-sgnog-10/

2023 ISIF Asia award winners announced
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/17/2023-isif-asia-award-winners-announced/

APRICOT 2024 Call for Papers open now
https://blog.apnic.net/2023/10/16/apricot-2024-call-for-papers-open-now/

ITU wins Emmy Award for HDR-TV standard
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2023-10-ITU-wins-Emmy-Award-for-HDR-TV-standard.aspx

What’s next for the technical standards that underpin our audiovisual heritage?
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/whats-next-for-the-technical-standards-that-underpin-our-audiovisual-heritage/

How Malta is helping to keep children safe online
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/how-malta-is-helping-to-keep-children-safe-online/

Direct satellite connectivity to mobile
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/direct-satellite-connectivity-to-mobile/

Enabling global connectivity with non-GSO satellite constellations
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/enabling-global-connectivity-with-non-gso-satellite-constellations/

Sharing between satellite orbit systems
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/sharing-between-satellite-orbit-systems/

ITU receives Emmy Award for HDR-TV – and transforming the world of television
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/itu-receives-emmy-award-for-hdr-tv-and-transforming-the-world-of-television/

Effective space plans for satellite connectivity and broadcasting
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/effective-space-plans-for-satellite-connectivity-and-broadcasting/

Space plans: Protecting long-term access to orbit and spectrum
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/space-plans-protecting-long-term-access-to-orbit-and-spectrum/

Orbital characteristics and operational flexibility in non‑GSO space stations
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/orbital-characteristics-and-operational-flexibility-in-non%e2%80%91gso-space-stations/

The future of narrowband mobile satellite services
https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/the-future-of-narrowband-mobile-satellite-services/

Vision for the Internet We Want
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/vision-for-the-internet-we-want

IGF 2023 Stocktaking
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2023-stocktaking

Gaza Plunges into Near-Total Internet and Cellular Blackout Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes
https://circleid.com/posts/20231027-gaza-plunges-into-near-total-internet-and-cellular-blackout-amid-intensified-israeli-strikes

UK Online Safety Act Becomes Law Amid Controversy
https://circleid.com/posts/20231026-uk-online-safety-act-becomes-law-amid-controversy

China Mandates IPv6 for Router Manufacturers Starting December 1
https://circleid.com/posts/20231018-china-mandates-ipv6-for-router-manufacturers-starting-december-1

Nominet takes over failed .desi
https://domainincite.com/29154-nominet-takes-over-failed-desi

Wright elected to Nominet board
https://domainincite.com/29151-wright-elected-to-nominet-board

Identity Digital keeps .org back-end deal
https://domainincite.com/29149-identity-digital-keeps-org-back-end-deal

Freenom spanked for holding Olympics domain hostage
https://domainincite.com/29146-freenom-spanked-for-holding-olympics-domain-hostage

Belgian MP registers Hamas domain, redirects to IDF
https://domainincite.com/29142-belgian-mp-registers-hamas-domain-redirects-to-idf

Seven domain hacks already registered in Google’s .ing
https://domainincite.com/29138-seven-domain-hacks-already-registered-in-googles-ing

The first four new gTLDs have been unmitigated disasters
https://domainincite.com/29125-the-first-four-new-gtlds-have-been-unmitigated-disasters

Social Media

it.com on brand protection – not a stranegr’s advice– link

Happening now at ICANN78: the ccNSO community discusses the value of ccNSO for the community–picture

Yagona integrator UZINFOCOM Единый интегратор is co-sponsoring the tdaditional national ICT Day—
CT WEEK 2023
The grand opening of ICT WEEK 2023 will take place tomorrow…but let’s take a short pause and go back to the past ⏱
ICT WEEK UZBEKISTAN 2022 brought together ICT experts not only from Uzbekistan, but also from CIS countries and Europe.
The ICT EXPO Summit, forum and exhibition have become a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovations.
Significant negotiations and presentations of projects: MyID and Xinux, filled the event with nostalgia and inspiration.
ICT WEEK 2023 24.10.23 coming soon

Happening now at ICANN78: the traditional TechDay drew quite a crowd–picture

.LK team on tour around the country—
LK stall at DigiGo.lk launch – Galle  picture

It was great to catch up with Enkhbold Gombo, the CEO of Datacom LLC | Датаком ХХК and to extend our profound gratitude and a token of appreciation for their generous support of the recent APTLD Meeting and the 25th anniversary.—
We have received “Sponsor recognation” from APTLD at ICANN78.
Thank you! – picture

PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology is on air to promote cybersecurity—
video
#Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show
10am guest
This morning’s guests are Georgina Kiele, Executive Manager of Cyber Security of the Department of Information, Communication and Technology (DICT), and Andi Paru Nongkas, Manager of Consumer Affairs, NICTA.
Panel discussion during this segment will be about Introduction to (National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) NCSAM, Explain what National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is and why it’s important.
(NCSAM is when cybersecurity experts, organizations, and government agencies come together to raise awareness about online security and provide tips for staying safe online).
To be part of discussions, simply:
323 3777/323 3999
TEXT to 1600
WhatsApp to 7714 6340
live@fm100.com.pg

it.com: AI – to the masses! —
In 2023, web designers can expect to have access to a wide range of AI tools and technologies to enhance their design processes and create more efficient and innovative websites.
Here are some AI tools that web designers may find useful:
Writesonic
An AI tool that generates various content types, useful for crafting blog posts, populating app pages with micro-texts, responding to emails, and composing user newsletters.
Synthesia
Cutting-edge AI tech generates lifelike videos with virtual actors and customizable scripts, employed by leading companies like Google, Nike, and Reuters for video content creation.
Khroma
This AI-powered color guide generates schemes based on user preferences, simplifying the color selection process. It employs advanced algorithms to analyze millions of images and create unique color combinations.
Fontjoy
Fontjoy, driven by deep learning AI, streamlines font selection by suggesting visually appealing and highly legible combinations for your website.
VisualEyes
It simulates eye-tracking and heatmaps to find your website’s most engaging areas and areas needing improvement.

Looks like Communications Regulatory Authority – هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات will be VERY busy in 2026—
The CRA attended ITU Additional Session 2023 in Geneva & officially invited the ITU’s 48 Member States to the ITU Plenipotentiary Conf. (PP-26), which Qatar proposed to host at DECC on Nov. 9-27, 2026. picture

It is impossible to challenge statements by the COO of MYNIC Berhad— link

HKIRC co-sponsors a major cybesrsec event–video

Happening now at #ICANN78 : SOPC discusses how to take on the upcoming ICANN-PTI start and ops plan–picture

@it.com supports a groundbreaking event in the Muddle East coming up soon—
Domain Days Dubai, the premier domain industry event in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, brings together domain investors, registrars, registries, monetization & traffic experts, Web 3.0 domain professionals, hosting & cloud providers, SaaS leaders, and industry enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with Munir B. and other experts in the domain space.
See you at Domain Days Dubai

Happening now at #ICANN78: the Strategic Operational Plan Standing Committee meets with leaders of other ccNSO working groups to check what issues are really high on their list of priorities.–picture

It looks like EnCirca Domains, the .PW registry, is developing, an exciting new project for bridging web2 domains and web3 identities.
Built in collaboration with ENS Labs, which operates the Ethereum Naming Service, w3.link is designed to introduce new-comers to web3 in a safe and secure manner with minimal fuss.
The service is operated by Altroots, an EnCirca spin-off, and Encirca partnered with the .link registry for the service’s first TLD. As the ENS Labs exclusive partner for on-boarding mainstream users to ENS, Encirca will be adding support for all ICANN TLDs in the coming months. The service will also be available via other ICANN registrars. By partnering with ENS, Encirca positions DNS registries as the safest on-ramp to web3 and avoid the potential ICANN namespace collisions that exist with other web3 naming services.
Their first service is a web3-based Link-in-Bio webpage that resolves natively on both web2 and web3 browsers. Integration to ENS is optional, thus there are no gas fees, cryptocurrency nor digital wallets required to use the service.
Encirca will be in Hamburg, so do not hesitate to find them there for more details.

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ICANN

Margarita Valdés Cortés Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/margarita-valdes-cortes-honored-with-dr-tarek-kamel-award-for-capacity-building-23-10-2023-en

ICANN Seeks Input: Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-draft-report-of-the-root-zone-dnssec-algorithm-rollover-study-19-10-2023-en

ICANN Publishes Updated Domain Name Marketplace Indicators
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-updated-domain-name-marketplace-indicators-17-10-2023-en

.DESI to Be Placed in the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/desi-to-be-placed-in-the-emergency-back-end-registry-operator-program-16-10-2023-en

(ccNSO)
The Israel IDN ccTLD Manager joins as newest member of the ccNSO
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-27oct23-en.htm

ICANN78 Has Now Ended. What Went Well? What Should Be Improved? We Seek Your Feedback!
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-25oct23-en.htm

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-existing-rights-protection-mechanisms-documentation-24-08-2023

Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/pilot-holistic-review-revised-terms-of-reference-tor-28-09-2023

Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-report-of-the-root-zone-dnssec-algorithm-rollover-study-19-10-2023

(Pending Reports)
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/ccnso-proposed-policy-for-a-specific-cctld-related-review-mechanism-01-08-2023

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