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APTLD Newletter (5 August 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(2 August)
 

 

Members News
 

(.AU auDA)
auDA unveils new Research and Development grants and announces 2024 Community Grant Program
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/auda-unveils-new-research-and-development-grants-and-announces-2024-community-grant
 
Statement on .au domain name licence wholesale price
https://www.auda.org.au/statement/statement-au-domain-name-licence-wholesale-price
 
(.BH TRA)
TRA enables the use of next-generation Wi-Fi 7 technology by releasing an updated technical specification
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/article/tra-enables-the-use-of-next-generation-wi-fi-7-technology-by-releasing-an-updated-technical-specification
 
(.IN NIXI)
Custom Bid for Services- SELECTION OF TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER (‘TSP’) FOR .IN DOMAIN REGISTRY.
https://nixi.in/notice/
 
(.MY MYNIC)
Planned Maintenance at MYNIC SELFCARE Platform
https://mynic.my/post/media/planned-maintenance-at-mynic-selfcare-platform_
 
Scheduled System Maintenance at MYNIC
https://mynic.my/post/media/scheduled-system-maintenance-at-mynic
 
(.NZ InternetNZ)
New Fellow announced
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-fellow-announced/
 
2024 Council election announcements
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/2024-council-election-announcements/
 
(.QA CRA)
CRA and ITU Host Workshop on Collaborative Digital Regulation
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-and-itu-host-workshop-on-collaborative-digital-regulation
 
(.SG SGNIC)
SGNIC-T-24007: Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the Provision of a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test Service on SGNIC’s Systems
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/07/31/sgnic-t-24007-invitation-to-tender-(itt)-for-the-provision-of-a-vulnerability-assessment-and-penetration-test-service-on-sgnic-s-systems
 
ILOVE.SG‘ promotion for National Day 2024
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/07/26/ilovesg2024
 
(.VU TRBR)
June News Updates
https://www.trbr.vu/public-register/publications/latest-news/924-prima-ltd-licence-and-2024-trbr-ctg-awardees
 
(CleanDNS)
Sav.com and CleanDNS Tackle Domain Name Abuse at an Unprecedented Scale
https://cleandns.com/sav-com-and-cleandns-tackle-domain-name-abuse-at-an-unprecedented-scale/
 
(.DE DENIC)
POLICY EXPLAINED | Better Safe than Sorry: Whether for a Company or an Association – Who Should Be the Domain Holder?
https://blog.denic.de/en/policy-explained-better-safe-than-sorry-whether-for-a-company-or-an-association-who-should-be-the-domain-holder/
 
Take Aware: The Human Factor Is Crucial For IT Security
https://blog.denic.de/en/take-aware-the-human-factor-is-crucial-for-it-security/
 
DENIC Direct Services – Our Amiable and Competent Interface to the End Customer
https://blog.denic.de/en/denic-direct-services-our-amiable-and-competent-interface-to-the-end-customer/
 
The EuroDIG community discusses technical interoperability
https://blog.denic.de/en/the-eurodig-community-discusses-technical-interoperability/
 
(it.com)
How to Pick a Domain Name for an IT startup
https://get.it.com/blog/how-to-pick-a-domain-name-for-an-it-startup/
 
it.com Domains at APAC DNS Forum in Bali
https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-apac-dns-forum-in-bali/
 
(.ME  DoMEn)
Best Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Your New Business
https://domain.me/best-marketing-strategies-to-accelerate-your-new-business/
 
(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Preparatory and Selection Stage of Summer School on Internet Governance Ended
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36629/
 
Enrollment for Third School of Mentors “Study the Internet” Still Open
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36630/
 
CTF Summer School 2024 Started
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36631/
 
Digital Horizons: Big Data and Smart Cities
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36625/
 
Altai IT-Timurovites Learned about “Study the Internet – Govern it!”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36618/
 
(Verisign)
DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY BRIEF QUARTERLY REPORT: DNIB.COM ANNOUNCES 362.4 MILLION DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATIONS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/q2-2024-domain-name-industry-brief-quarterly-report/
 
DNIB.com Reports Internet Has 362.4 Million Domain Name Registrations at the End of the Second Quarter of 2024
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduMjAyMHRmLnE0d2ViLmNvbS9uZXdzL25ld3MtZGV0YWlscy8yMDI0L0R
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Verisign Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduMjAyMHRmLnE0d2ViLmNvbS9uZXdzL25ld3MtZGV0YWlscy8yMDI0L1Zl
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(WhoisXML API)
Introducing Server-to-Server OAuth to Secure API Integrations
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/introducing-server-to-server-oauth-to-secure-api-integrations
 
Name Server Concentration: Who Controls the Domain Name System?
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/name-server-concentration-who-controls-the-domain-name-system
 
Domains Only Data Feed Is Now Available for Newly Registered Domains Ultimate Users
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/domains-only-data-feed-is-now-available-for-newly-registered-domains-ultimate-users
 
Product and Feature Updates for 2024
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/press-release/product-and-feature-updates-for-2024
 
The Most Phished Brands of 2024 in the DNS Spotlight
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/the-most-phished-brands-of-2024-in-the-dns-spotlight
 
Uncovering DNS Details on Operation Celestial Force
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/wxa-research-center/threat-reports

 

Others
 

CENTR Upgrades CENTRstats Backend
https://www.centr.org/news/blog/centr-upgrades-centrstats-backend.html
 
NIS 2 implementation: CENTR issues Board statement on the Cybersecurity risk management & reporting obligations for digital infrastructure
https://www.centr.org/news/news/nis-2-implementation-centr-issues-board-statement-on-the-cybersecurity-risk-management-reporting-obligations-for-digital-infrastructure.html
 
When routing breaks your (open) DNS service
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/02/when-routing-breaks-your-open-dns-service/
 
Bytes from IETF 120 — DNS topics
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/01/bytes-from-ietf-120-dns-topics/
 
Bytes from IETF 120 — BBR 1, 2, 3
https://blog.apnic.net/category/tech-matters/
 
APNIC appoints Jia Rong Low as Director General
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/30/apnic-appoints-jia-rong-low-as-director-general/
 
Event Wrap: APIGA 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/30/event-wrap-apiga-2024/
 
Are subsea cables feeling the heat from climate change?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/29/are-subsea-cables-feeling-the-heat-from-climate-change/
 
Telekom Malaysia lights up RPKI statistics
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/26/telekom-malaysia-lights-up-rpki-statistics/
 
Event Wrap: JANOG 54
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/25/event-wrap-janog-54/
 
[Podcast] Calling time on DNSSEC part 2 of 2
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/25/podcast-calling-time-on-dnssec-part-2-of-2/
 
Democratizing LEO satellite network measurement
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/24/democratizing-leo-satellite-network-measurement/
 
Privacy and DNS Client Subnet
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/07/23/privacy-and-dns-client-subnet/
 
Malaysia Plans Internet “Kill Switch” to Curb Online Abuse
https://circleid.com/posts/20240801-malaysia-plans-internet-kill-switch-to-curb-online-abuse
 
China Proposes Cyberspace IDs to Simplify Online Identity Verification
https://circleid.com/posts/20240731-china-proposes-cyberspace-ids
 
Rising Ransomware Threats and a Record-Breaking $75M Payout
https://circleid.com/posts/20240731-rising-ransomware-threats-and-a-record-breaking-75m-payout
 
2024 Elections Candidates
https://ap.rigf.asia/elections/2024/2024-candidates/
 
.Com prices go up at the end of the month
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/08/01/com-prices-go-up-at-the-end-of-the-month/
 
Friend.com didn’t spend 75% of its capital on its domain name
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/07/30/friend-com-didnt-spend-75-of-its-capital-on-its-domain-name/
 
Beyond WRC-23: Addressing regulatory concerns for CIS countries
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/07/beyond-wrc-23-addressing-regulatory-concerns-for-cis-countries/

 

Social Media

PANDI recaps on Day 2 of the APAC DNS Forum-APTLD was proud to be a part of it — video
 
Beware of the notorious gang, warns Whois API, LLC –
The notorious #StatelyTaurus APT group, active for over a decade now, has resurfaced with a sophisticated campaign for which we found 130+ connected artifacts! Read the report in: https://circleid.com/posts/20240524-stately-taurus-apt-group-targets-asian-countries
 
PANDI recaps on the recent APAC DNS Forum–video
 
Congrats to the National Internet Exchange of India on the milestone achievement!—
Proud to announce that the .IN domain has secured its place among the top 10 ccTLDs globally. With 4.0 million registrations, it reflects the growing trust and reliance on India’s digital identity.
 
AUDA – .au Domain Administration engages the community into public policy consultations—
auDA is seeking the community’s input on a proposed administrative change to 12 auDA published policies and the retirement of three redundant published policies. Have your say and share your feedback by 19 August 2024. Learn more: https://www.auda.org.au/consultation/consultation-proposed-administrative-changes-and-retirement-published-policies
 
Changes of #1 positions at APNIC and Icann APAC office: link
 
A piece of wisdom from the Head of The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
‏Statement of ‏ H.E. Eng. Majed Al Mesmar, TDRA Director General, chairman of ‏the 54th Meeting of the Executive Bureau of the Arab Telecommunications and Information Council of Ministers
 
Public Interest Registry: encryption is a key to freedom—
In an era of pervasive surveillance and cyber threats, encryption is a crucial tool for protecting sensitive information and preserving our individual autonomy online.
When we weaken or limit the use of encryption, it puts all of us at greater risk.
Learn more about the benefits of encryption and how you can protect yourself online: https://ow.ly/kR3t50SKm8T
 
TRA Bahrain released the Quality of Mobile Network Experience Report—
TRA issued the Quality of Mobile Network Experience Report. To view the report, please visit TRA’s website
www.tra.org.bh/en/category/quality-of-services-qos
 
#LettersThatChangeTheWorld#Communityimpact– Public Interest Registry has launched a new campaign—
Let the games begin! As the spirit of unity and excellence captivates people around the world, we invite you to learn about the global .ORG Community. Our “Letters that Change the World” campaign highlights the incredible work done by .ORGs worldwide, showcasing their efforts to build a brighter, more inclusive future. Stay tuned and discover the stories behind #LettersThatChangeTheWorld. #CommunityImpact
 
Happening now at #APACdnsforum : a vibrant discussion on the new round of new gTLDs.–picture
 
Happening now at #APACdnsforum : a session on multilingual Internet features a presentation on the long-expected-to-exist Indonesian (Balinise) IDN.–picture
 
Happening now at the #APACDNSFORUM: a panel (yes, no-slides!) discussion on what to do with capacity building in the APAC region.–video

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ICANN

Join ICANN’s Discussion on the Resolution of Contention Sets in the Next Round
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/join-icanns-discussion-on-the-resolution-of-contention-sets-in-the-next-round-02-08-2024-en
 
GNSO Seeks Input on Initial Transfer Policy Review Report
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/gnso-seeks-input-on-initial-transfer-policy-review-report-01-08-2024-en
 
ICANN Seeks Input on IDN Tables Review Process Without Reference LGR
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-idn-tables-review-process-without-reference-lgr-01-08-2024-en
 
Advancing a Multilingual Internet: ICANN Publishes 2024 IDN Report
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/advancing-a-multilingual-internet-icann-publishes-2024-idn-report-31-07-2024-en
 
ICANN Seeks Input on Draft Processing Specifications
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-draft-processing-specifications-29-07-2024-en
 
ICANN Webinar to Highlight RDRS, a Tool to Access Non-Public Domain Name Registration Data
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-webinar-to-highlight-rdrs-a-tool-to-access-non-public-domain-name-registration-data-25-07-2024-en
 
ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for ASP and RSP Terms and Conditions
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-proposed-language-for-asp-and-rsp-terms-and-conditions-24-07-2024-en
 
ICANN Board Seeks Input on Draft Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-draft-strategic-plan-and-operating-plan-framework-23-07-2024-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
 
Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-language-for-the-next-round-applicant-support-program-and-registry-service-provider-evaluation-program-terms-and-conditions-24-07-2024
 
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
 
Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/data-processing-specification-for-icann-accredited-registries-and-registrars-29-07-2024
 
gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/gtld-idn-tables-review-process-when-reference-lgr-is-not-available-01-08-2024
 
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
 
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-strategic-plan-and-operating-plan-framework-for-fy26-30-23-07-2024
 
Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/initial-report-on-the-transfer-policy-review-01-08-2024

 
(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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