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APTLD Newletter (22 July 2024)

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APTLD Updates:

■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD86 Members Meeting, Da Nang Vietnam, 17-20 September, 2024
 Meeting Website         ¶ Online Registration         ¶ Agenda(19 July)

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Members News

(.AU auDA)
ICANN80 debrief
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/icann80-debrief

auDA launches inaugural Australian Internet Governance Academy to empower tomorrow’s digital leaders
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/auda-launches-inaugural-australian-internet-governance-academy-empower-tomorrows-digital

(.LK LK Domain Registry)
Digital Basics Workshop for Empowering Small & Micro Entrepreneurs by DigiGo.lk
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/07/digital-basics-workshop-for-empowering.html

What is Artificial Intelligence
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/07/what-is-artificial-intelligence.html

(.MY MYNIC)
Planned Maintenance: MYNIC SELFCARE Platform
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/planned-maintenance-MYNIC-selfcare-platform

(.NZ InternetNZ)
Powering communities — sit down with community groups (pt. 2)
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/powering-communities-part-2/

More pūtea given for web accessibility
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/more-putea-given-for-web-accessibility/

New territory for Internet regulation
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-territory-for-internet-regulation/

(.QA CRA)
CRA Hosts Workshop to Enhance Postal Services and Complaint Handling in Qatar
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-hosts-workshop-to-enhance-postal-services-and-complaint-handling-in-qatar

(.SB Ourtelekom)
Our Telekom Supports Team Solomon Islands For Paris Olympic Games 2024
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/news/latest-news/our-telekom-supports-team-solomon-islands-for-paris-olympic-games-2024/

(.SG SGNIC)
SGNIC-T-24006: Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of a managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring service for 1 year with the option to renew yearly for a total of 3 years
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/07/18/sgnic-t-24006-invitation-to-tender-(itt)-for-the-provision-of-a-managed-security-operations-centre-(soc)-monitoring-service-for-1-year-with-the-option-to-renew-yearly-for-a-total-of-3-years

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
Cybersecurity in .am is also actively monitored by CERTs.
https://www.isoc.am/cybersecurity-in-am-is-also-actively-monitored-by-certs/

(.DE DENIC)
Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in June 2024
https://blog.denic.de/en/current-happenings-in-the-internet-governance-context-in-june-2024/

The German Internet and DE-NIC: How It All Began in Dortmund
https://blog.denic.de/en/the-german-internet-was-born-in-dortmund/

(it.com)
Perspectives on the Next Round of New gTLDs: Joe Alagna, it.com Domains
https://get.it.com/blog/perspectives-on-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds-joe-alagna-it-com-domains/

“Push Your Limits and Make It Happen”: Veronika Stūriška, BMX World Champion
https://get.it.com/blog/push-your-limits-and-make-it-happen-veronika-sturiska-bmx-world-champion/

GoDaddy Now Offers .it.com Domains
https://get.it.com/blog/godaddy-now-offers-it-com-domains/

How to Plan Your Content Strategy in 2024 Using Social Media Trends
https://get.it.com/blog/how-to-plan-your-content-strategy-in-2024-using-social-media-trends/

(.ME  DoMEn)
From Branding to Fashion: Devin Green and His Great Design Passion
https://domain.me/from-branding-to-fashion-devin-green-and-his-great-design-passion/

7 Ways to Know if You Have A Good Business Idea
https://domain.me/7-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-good-business-idea/

.ME Premium Domain Report 2023
https://domain.me/me-premium-domain-report-2023/

(.MX Registry.MX)
Financing: Strategies and tips for financing your startup (investment rounds)
https://www.dominios.mx/financing-strategies-and-tips-for-financing-your-startup-investment-rounds/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
On Psychological Support for Internet Generation Children
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36577/

Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ Prepared Practical Case for MAI Students
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36574/

Visual Similarity Threats in Domain and Email Addressing
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36573/

Summer School on Internet Governance Started!
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36572/

RUDN University’s Students Completed Summer Internship at Coordination Center
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36559/

Coordination Center’s Experts Took Part in Summer Internship of Saf Internet League
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36556/

(Verisign)
DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY BRIEF QUARTERLY REPORT: DNIB.COM ANNOUNCES 362.4 MILLION DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATIONS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/q1-2024-domain-name-industry-brief-quarterly-report/

DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the First Quarter of 2024
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduMjAyMHRmLnE0d2ViLmNvbS9uZXdzL25ld3MtZGV0YWlscy8yMDI0L
0ROSUIuY29tLVJlcG9ydHMtSW50ZXJuZXQtSGFzLTM2Mi40LU1pbGxpb24tRG9tYWluLU5hbWUtUmV
naXN0cmF0aW9ucy1hdC10aGUtRW5kLW9mLXRoZS1GaXJzdC1RdWFydGVyLW9mLTIwMjQvZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4

(WhoisXML API)
WhoisXML API Data Is Now Available on ProjectDiscovery Subfinder
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-data-is-now-available-on-projectdiscovery-subfinder

WhoisXML API Tech Announcement Service Is Now Available for Data Feed Users
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-tech-announcement-service-is-now-available-for-data-feed-users

June 2024: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/june-2024-domain-activity-highlights

Exploring IoCs and Their DNS Narratives
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/exploring-iocs-and-their-dns-narratives

Scripts for Building and Querying Interval Trees with IP Geolocation Database
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/scripts-for-building-and-querying-interval-trees-with-ip-geolocation-database

On the Hunt for Remnants of the Samourai Wallet Crypto Mixing Services in the DNS
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/on-the-hunt-for-remnants-of-the-samourai-wallet-crypto-mixing-services-in-the-dns

Others

CENTR is hiring an Office Manager!
https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-is-hiring-an-office-manager.html

Whose CIDR is it anyway?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/19/whose-cidr-is-it-anyway/

Wait. IPv6 stockpiling is a thing?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/18/wait-ipv6-stockpiling-is-a-thing/

Revisiting IXP peering LAN security in the light of new threats and technology evolution
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/17/revisiting-ixp-peering-lan-security-in-the-light-of-new-threats-and-technology-evolution/

Event Wrap: PacNOG 33
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/17/event-wrap-pacnog-33/

A comprehensive review of RIR policies in the domain of ASN management
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/16/a-comprehensive-review-of-rir-policies-in-the-domain-of-asn-management/

Revisiting DNS and UDP truncation
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/15/revisiting-dns-and-udp-truncation/

Assessing the security of Internet paths
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/12/assessing-the-security-of-internet-paths/

A multifaceted look at Starlink performance: The good, the bad and the ugly
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/11/a-multifaceted-look-at-starlink-performance-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

Event Wrap: ICANN 80
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/11/event-wrap-icann-80/

Event Wrap: 36th Annual FIRST Conference
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/11/event-wrap-36th-annual-first-conference/

[Podcast] Testing Post Quantum Cryptography DNSSEC
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/11/podcast-testing-post-quantum-cryptography-dnssec/

Unravelling the threat of hosting-based domain takeovers
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/09/unravelling-the-threat-of-hosting-based-domain-takeovers/

How deploying IPv6 at NITK led me to IETF
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/08/how-deploying-ipv6-at-nitk-led-me-to-ietf/?__cf_chl_tk=Bkpwqxwf5CBX2rBsrjE9EuuhVU_SiUdhQ0BtidX8y58-1721629287-0.0.1.1-4180

APrIGF 2024 Election Process Announcement
https://ap.rigf.asia/elections/2024/aprigf-2024-election-process-announcement/

DotAsia Board Seated at AGM 2024 and Strategic Plan 2024-2027 Published
https://www.dot.asia/dotasia-board-seated-at-agm-2024-and-strategic-plan-2024-2027-published/

IGF 2024 REGISTRATION OPEN!
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-registration-open

MAG Meeting & Consultations
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/mag-meeting-consultations

Lunar exploration poised to intensify
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/lunar-exploration-poised-to-intensify/

Key findings on the state of global AI Governance
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/key-findings-on-the-state-of-global-ai-governance/

Beyond WRC-23: Asia-Pacific prepares for next-generation mobile
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/beyond-wrc-23-asia-pacific-prepares-for-next-generation-mobile/

Regulating for impact: A personal perspective
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/regulating-for-impact-a-personal-perspective/

Giga: Connecting schools to the Internet
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/giga-connecting-schools-to-the-internet/

Social Media

Are you passionate about way things are done on the Internet? Public Interest Registry is now accepting applications for its Advisory Council!—
PIR is now accepting applications for our Advisory Council! The Advisory Council helps PIR in its mission to create more and stronger mission-driven organizations and provides input and recommendations on issues affecting the broader .ORG Community, including noncommercial Internet users, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. Applications are due by September 6th. link

Public Interest Registry has drawn the line – the 2024 #ORGImpactAwards has received over 1,700 nominations, making this the largest year yet!—
Exciting news! The 2024 #ORGImpactAwards have received over 1,700 nominations, making this our largest year yet! Thank you to all who applied, and we look forward to announcing our finalists in August!

National Internet Exchange of India is there empowering youth with essential skills for the future by providing top-notch training courses , degrees and resources—
Empowering youth with essential skills for the future! NIXI Academy, provides top-notch training courses , degrees and resources and a lot more which will help you to upskill and stay ahead. Together, let’s build a brighter tomorrow. Visit https://training.nixi.in/ to explore more.

Are you a cryptobaron? Then here is a must-have guide for you from Whois API, LLC
#Crypto owners beware! WhoisXML API found 2,700+ domains and IP addresses that could belong to fake #crypto sellers. Worse? 75 of the threat artifacts may have already been weaponized. Read more in: https://circleid.com/posts/20240626-tracking-down-fake-cryptocurrency-sellers-using-dns-intelligence

InternetNZ‘s dotNews July edition is here!— link

LK Domain Registry: the quarterfinals of the nation-wide contest are there– link

Yagona integrator Uzinfocom is proud to showcase it’s regional IT village—
Representatives of the US International Media Agency “Voice of America” visited the Samarkand social and educational complex IT Village, created by UZINFOCOM.
The trip was organized as part of a training course on solutions journalism. Guests were given a tour of the entire complex and were introduced to the infrastructure and educational programs of the IT Village.
Journalists noted the high level of organization and modern equipment of the complex, talked with students and emphasized the importance of such educational initiatives for the training of young specialists.

The Digital Life of Australians may sound as yet another pish book title… but not for AUDA – .au Domain Administration
We were pleased to share our Digital Lives of Australians 2024 research at a roundtable discussion with CEDA, hosted by IBM last week. The discussion generated fascinating insights from industry experts, with a focus on AI, including:
– The importance of AI literacy and critical thinking for the future workforce
– Prioritising human expertise and user experience for successful AI implementation
– The need to build ethical considerations into the development of AI.
We look forward to continuing to share our research and sparking conversations that help uplift the digital lives of Australians. Thanks for having us CEDA and IBM!

LK Domain Registry : transforming the country’s digital landscape—
Embarking on the first steps of a transformative journey with Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka – ICTA to reshape the digital face of Sri Lanka’s government websites, the first awareness session for selected government websites was conducted by ICTA and LK Domain Registry on 11th July 2024.
The sessions featured Sampath Hennayake, Manager IT Operation, and Harsha Saparamadu, Information Security Engineer of LK Domain Registry, who led the Website Security & Awareness session. Uthpalani Kavisekara, Senior Training Officer at LK Domain Registry, addressed the Importance of Government Web Development Standards and Procedures.

4 gTLDs in dire straits:– link

AUDA – .au Domain Administration launched Apiga Australia—
We’re proud to announce the inaugural Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy Australia (APIGA Australia), a new initiative by auDA dedicated to developing the next generation of Australian youth leaders in the internet and digital ecosystem. The two-day program will be led by industry experts and held in Melbourne from 20-21 November 2024. APIGA Australia is open to those living in Australia, aged 18-35. Top participants have the opportunity to attend the regional APIGA program in South Korea. Learn more: www.apiga.au

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ICANN

ICANN’s Email Service Restored
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icanns-email-service-restored-20-07-2024-en

ICANN Email Affected by Global IT Outages
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-email-affected-by-global-it-outages-19-07-2024-en

Seeking Input on Preliminary Issues Report on Latin Script Diacritics
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/seeking-input-on-preliminary-issues-report-on-latin-script-diacritics-18-07-2024-en

ICANN Completes 2023 Audit on Service Organization Controls for IANA functions
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-completes-2023-audit-on-service-organization-controls-for-iana-functions-18-07-2024-en

ICANN82 Fellowship Application Round Now Open
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann82-fellowship-application-round-now-open-18-07-2024-en

ICANN to Host Webinars on Applicant Support Program Outreach
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-to-host-webinars-on-applicant-support-program-outreach-17-07-2024-en

ICANN Seeks Input on Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-registries-stakeholder-group-charter-amendments-16-07-2024-en

ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN81 Participants
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-announces-nextgenicann81-participants-15-07-2024-en

ICANN to Move Four gTLDs Into the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-to-move-four-gtlds-into-the-emergency-back-end-registry-operator-program-12-07-2024-en

IANA Survey Shows Consistent Results and Offers Insights
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/iana-survey-shows-consistent-results-and-offers-insights-10-07-2024-en

ICANN Opens Search for SVP, Policy Development Support
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-opens-search-for-svp-policy-development-and-support-08-07-2024-en

(ccNSO)
None

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/seeking-input-on-han-script-single-character-idn-generic-top-level-domains-27-06-2024

Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/registries-stakeholder-group-charter-amendments-16-07-2024

Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/preliminary-issue-report-on-latin-script-diacritics-18-07-2024

IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/irp-iot-proposed-updates-to-the-irp-supplementary-procedures-03-07-2024

(Pending Reports)
Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD)
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-renewal-of-the-registry-agreement-for-the-xxx-top-level-domain-tld-18-03-2024

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