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APTLD Newletter (19 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)

■ APTLD News
CentralNic Registry to Sponsor and Attend APTLD 86 in Da Nang, Vietnam, 17-20 September 2024

APTLD Has Conovence domains as a New Member

Members News

(.AU auDA)
Technical Coalition concerns about the Global Digital Compact process
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/technical-coalition-concerns-about-global-digital-compact-process

(.JP JPRS)
JPRS issued a statement about concerns on Global Digital Compact process and its possible outcomes jointly with world technical community coalition
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2024/240808.html

(.NZ InternetNZ)
The Global Digital Compact: a concerning process
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/the-global-digital-compact-a-concerning-process/

Routine DNSSEC operation resumed
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/dnssec-returns-to-operation/

InternetNZ signs agreement with Dot Kiwi Limited
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/internetnz-signs-agreement-with-dot-kiwi-limited/

(.QA CRA)
CRA Launches Public Consultations on Postal Services Licenses
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-launches-public-consultations-on-postal-services-licenses

(.TW TWNIC)
TWNIC Announcement of Launch of one-character Chinese IDN registration
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/08/09/30312/

Trusted Notifier network in APAC
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/08/16/30334/

TWNIC Announcement of Launch of one-character Chinese IDN registration
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/08/09/30312/

(.AM ISOC.AM)
Internet Society is 30 years’ old
https://www.isoc.am/internet-society-is-30-years-old/

(.DE DENIC)
Developments in the internet governance environment April to July 2024
https://blog.denic.de/en/developments-in-the-internet-governance-environment-april-to-july-2024/

Exploring Synergies in NIS 2 Implementation: A Path to Convergence
https://blog.denic.de/en/exploring-synergies-in-nis-2-implementation-a-path-to-convergence/

Current Happenings in the Internet Governance Context in in July 2024
https://blog.denic.de/en/current-happenings-in-the-internet-governance-context-in-in-july-2024/

(iQ Global)
Introducing iQ Risk Alert Reports: Highlighting potentially malicious domain name patterns
https://iq.global/news/iq-risk-alert-reports

(it.com)
What is a Drop Domain and How to Choose One
https://get.it.com/blog/what-is-a-drop-domain-and-how-to-choose-one/

(.ME DoMEn)
Ultimate Guide to Local Marketing
https://domain.me/ultimate-guide-to-local-marketing/

Turning a Sweet Dream into Reality: The Journey of Sweets 4 Me
https://domain.me/turning-a-sweet-dream-into-reality-the-journey-of-sweets-4-me/

(.MX Registry.MX)
SEO for your ecommerce: techniques for online success
https://www.dominios.mx/seo-for-your-ecommerce-techniques-for-online-success/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Mentor School “Study the Internet” Released Guideline for Teachers
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36665/

Safe Internet League Summer Internship Continues
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36655/

New Registrar Accredited in .RU/.РФ
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36654/

More Than 19,000 Unique .RU/.РФ Email Servers Announce Cyrillic Email Support
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36653/

(Verisign)
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT – MYTHS VS. FACTS ABOUT .COM
https://blog.verisign.com/domain-names/myths-vs-facts-about-dot-com/

(WhoisXML API)
July 2024: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/july-2024-domain-activity-highlights

What Are the Priorities for the U.S. Administration Cybersecurity Spending in 2026?
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/what-are-the-priorities-for-the-u-s-administration-cybersecurity-spending-in-2026

Making Email Security Smarter with Domain Intelligence
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/making-email-security-smarter-with-domain-intelligence

On a DNS Threat Hunt for DISGOMOJI
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/on-a-dns-threat-hunt-for-disgomoji

Others

CENTR Announces Public Release of Domain Crawler (Signs-of-Life) Project Code
https://www.centr.org/news/news/centr-announces-public-release-of-domain-crawler-signs-of-life-project-code.html

Four policy proposals up for community discussion at APNIC 58
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/16/four-policy-proposals-up-for-community-discussion-at-apnic-58/

Event Wrap: IDNOG 9
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/16/event-wrap-idnog-9/

The D(M)ARC side of the email reporting system
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/15/the-dmarc-side-of-the-email-reporting-system/

Exploring the implementation and security implications of Protective DNS
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/13/exploring-the-implementation-and-security-implications-of-protective-dns/

New NOG in the Asia Pacific region — TLNOG
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/12/new-nog-in-the-asia-pacific-region-tlnog/

Bytes from IETF 120 — a few routing topics
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/09/bytes-from-ietf-120-a-few-routing-topics/

[Podcast] The SIDN Labs post-quantum DNSSEC testbed
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/08/podcast-the-sidn-labs-post-quantum-dnssec-testbed/

Event Wrap: bdNOG 18
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/07/event-wrap-bdnog-18/

LibreQoS: Analysing and defeating latency
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/07/libreqos-analysing-and-defeating-latency/

Event Wrap: PHNOG 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/07/event-wrap-phnog-2024/

Bytes from IETF 120 — deep-space networking
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/06/bytes-from-ietf-120-deep-space-networking/

Openness in Internet standards: Necessary, but insufficient
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/08/05/openness-in-internet-standards-necessary-but-insufficient/

Unstoppable gets ICANN accreditation
https://domainincite.com/30128-unstoppable-gets-icann-accreditation

AI and games among July’s interesting dot-brand domains
https://domainincite.com/30111-ai-and-games-among-julys-interesting-dot-brand-domains

ICANN U-turns on appeals loophole after community revolt
https://domainincite.com/30108-icann-u-turns-on-appeals-loophole-after-community-revolt

ICANN to terminate five new gTLDs
https://domainincite.com/30105-icann-to-terminate-five-new-gtlds

US could change .com pricing terms
https://domainincite.com/30101-us-could-change-com-pricing-terms

Two out, two in as NomCom picks new ICANN directors
https://domainincite.com/30098-two-out-two-in-as-nomcom-picks-new-icann-directors

The APrIGF 2024 Synthesis Document Process
https://ap.rigf.asia/news/2024/the-aprigf-2024-synthesis-document-process/

DotAsia issues Technical Coalition Joint Statement on Global Digital Compact process concerns
https://www.dot.asia/dotasia-issues-technical-coalition-joint-statement-on-global-digital-compact-process-concerns/

Apply for Travel Support
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/apply-for-travel-support

Social Media

ສູນອິນເຕີເນັດ ແຫ່ງຊາດ ສອຊ Lao National Internet Center LANIC and. LA are in Luan Prabang– picture

National Internet Exchange of India : tending the roots of nature is just a natural thing!—
At NIXI, we’re cultivating the roots of transformation with our special campaign – Ek Paid Maa Ke Naam. Each sapling we nurture today brings us closer to a thriving and sustainable future. Join us in sowing the seeds of a verdant legacy for generations to come.–picture

Sensing something fishy in the air? No worries, CleanDNS is there to identify what’s wrong—
Something fishy about that find-my-device link? It’s probably phishy
Bad actors use device-locating phishes to trick victims into entering their device’s passcode, account owner details, or other sensitive information. Attackers may carry out these attacks under the guise of a lost or stolen device in order to prompt urgency. Stay vigilant and look out for link re-directs, URLs with suspicious strings, and false claims of missing or stolen devices.

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has got…. a sandbox – and a very special one—
We are proud to announce a proactive system that creates a legislative environment for launching innovative solutions and services. Submit your application now as part of the ICT Regulatory Sandbox initiative.
‏Read more https://tdra.gov.ae/en/pages/ict-regulatory-sandbox

Public Interest Registry has just unveiled 35 finalists of the #ORGImpactAwards contest—
Big news! The finalists for the 2024 #ORGImpactAwards have been unveiled! Discover the 35 exceptional .ORGs that are making a global impact at orgimpactawards.org/2024-finalists

AUDA – .au Domain Administration shares its knowldge on Ms governance of the Internet—
A big thanks to the The Australian National University The Australian National University Computer Science Students’ Association for hosting us last night. auDA’s Specialist Advisor, Policy, Annaliese Williams delivered a presentation covering the multi-stakeholder model and its role in internet governance, highlighting the crossover between the technical and policy communities. We also fielded a range of questions about internet governance, the .au and the DNS from a very informed group of future industry leaders.

InternetNZ to host APNIC58 soon—
The APNIC 58 program is taking shape with plenty of great content from regional and global Internet leaders.
We’re excited to hear from the keynote speakers and participate in some of the great technical sessions lined up on topics such as security, network operations, DNS and IPv6.
If you haven’t already, register for #apnic58 and check out the full program here https://conference.apnic.net/.../program/index.html…

Communications Regulatory Authority – هيئة تنظيم الاتصالات ‘s Seeds for the Future-now in Uzbekistan—
The 8th edition of Huawei Middle East #seedsforthefuture2024 program launched today in Uzbekistan! We are proud to see 10 students from our national higher education institutes participating Qatar University Hamad Bin Khalifa University Community College of Qatar–picture
Wishing them all the best!

We are happy to announce that the number of registrations for #APTLD86 has been once again surpassed the grand master mark of 100! The community seems to be looking forward to yet another opportunity to get together for business, and networking, and a bit of fun… Have you not decided to join yet? Da Nang is THE place to be!

Follow APTLD’s Facebook and Twits!
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ICANN

ICANN Publishes New DNSSEC Trust Anchor to Prepare for 2026
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-publishes-new-dnssec-trust-anchor-to-prepare-for-2026-15-08-2024-en

Message to the ICANN Community
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/message-to-the-icann-community-15-08-2024-en

ICANN81 Community Childcare Grants Program: Apply Now
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann81-community-childcare-grants-program-apply-now-14-08-2024-en

Call for NextGen@ICANN82 Applications
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/call-for-nextgenicann82-applications-12-08-2024-en

ICANN Board Seeks Input on Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-fundamental-bylaws-amendments-related-to-grant-program-07-08-2024-en

ICANN’s 2024 Nominating Committee Announces Leadership Selections
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icanns-2024-nominating-committee-announces-leadership-selections-05-08-2024-en

(ccNSO)
Draft Agenda – ccNSO Council Meeting (208) – 22 August 2024
https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/agenda-draft-council-22aug24-en.pdf

The South Sudan ccTLD manager joins as the newest member of the ccNSO
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-14aug24-en.htm

Call For Volunteers: ccNSO Appointed Delegate to the 2025 ICANN NomCom
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-13aug24-en.htm

Your Participation Requested: Second Edition of the ccNSO DNS Abuse Standing Committee Survey
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09aug24-en.htm

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
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

Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-fundamental-bylaws-amendments-related-to-grant-program-07-08-2024

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)
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 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