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APTLD Newletter (17 September 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

Members News

(.AU auDA)
https://www.auda.org.au/blog/sharing-our-domestic-public-policy-agenda-2024-25

(.BH TRA)
TRA Bahrain to Host ITU Digital Skills Forum
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/article/tra-bahrain-to-host-itu-digital-skills-forum

(.IN NIXI)
CSR Notice
https://nixi.in/notice/

(.JP JPRS)
JPRS Submitted Comments to the ITU Council Working Group on international Internet-related public policy issues (CWG-Internet) jointly with world technical community coalition (3 September 2024)
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2024/240906.html

JPRS Held 11th “.jprs DNSSEC Key Ceremony”
https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2024/240904.html

(.LK  LK Domain Registry)
BestWeb.lk 2024 Feed-Back Session
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/09/bestweblk-2024-feed-back-session.html

(.QA CRA)
Universal Postal Union Strategy Forum for the Arab Region Opens in Doha, Paving the Way for Future Postal Innovation
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/universal-postal-union-strategy-forum-for-the-arab-region-opens-in-doha

CRA Unveils Network Neutrality Guidelines to Drive Qatar’s Digital Future
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-unveils-network-neutrality-guidelines-to-drive-qatars-digital-future

CRA Hosts the 25th International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM)
https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-hosts-the-25th-international-space-radio-monitoring-meeting

(.TW TWNIC)
Notice of Amendments to the Guidelines for Registrar Accreditation
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/09/04/30539/

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
Administration of the .UZ domain at the 17th International Conference TLDCON 2024
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1546

(.VU TRBR)
August News Updates
https://www.trbr.vu/public-register/publications/latest-news/926-august-news-updates

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
The 30th anniversary of the .am domain was highlighted at the TLDCON 2024 international conference
https://www.isoc.am/the-30th-anniversary-of-the-am-domain-was-highlighted-at-the-tldcon-2024-international-conference/

Armenia was represented by the “Internet Society” NGO at the TLDCON 2024 International Conference
https://www.isoc.am/armenia-was-represented-by-the-internet-society-ngo-at-the-tldcon-2024-international-conference/

On the 30th anniversary of the .am domain, the Armenian Public Television highlighted this significant milestone
https://www.isoc.am/on-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-am-domain-the-armenian-public-television-highlighted-this-significant-milestone/

(CleanDNS)
CleanDNS Welcomes Paul Diaz as Vice President of Engagement
https://cleandns.com/cleandns-welcomes-paul-diaz-as-vice-president-of-engagement/

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

(it.com)
5 Tools for Quality Translations of Your Website’s Content
https://get.it.com/blog/5-tools-for-quality-translations-of-your-websites-content/

International Charity Day 2024: Domain Names for a Cause
https://get.it.com/blog/international-charity-day-2024-domain-names-for-a-cause/

(.ME  DoMEn)
Pre-Conference Networking Strategies: Building an Online Presence to Attract Key Connections
https://domain.me/pre-conference-networking-strategies-building-an-online-presence-to-attract-key-connections/

Fusing the Science of Code and the Art of Design: Christopher Kim Breaking Stereotypes
https://domain.me/fusing-the-science-of-code-and-the-art-of-design-christopher-kim-breaking-stereotypes/

(,MX REGISTRY.MX)
What is engagement? keys to make your networks grow
https://www.dominios.mx/what-is-engagement-keys-to-make-your-networks-grow/

The power of AI in sales: how to use it to your advantage?
https://www.dominios.mx/the-power-of-ai-in-sales-how-to-use-it-to-your-advantage/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Universal Acceptance Regional Coordination Group Held In-Person Annual Meeting
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36809/

“It is important to maintain the leading role of the technical community in Internet Governance”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36796/

TLDCON 2024 Discussed Development of the Internet Addressing System, Cybersecurity, and Internet Regulation
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36788/

“Study the Internet – Govern It” 2024 Started
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36786/

Information Security Became Main Topic of TLDCON 2024 Second Day
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36782/

Internet Governance: “We See Urgent Need for Global Reforms”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/36781/

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

WhoisXML API Ranked in Inc. 5000 2024 Fastest-Growing Companies in America
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-ranked-in-inc-5000-2024-fastest-growing-companies-in-america

The Extended Reach of the Extension Trojan Campaign in the DNS
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/the-extended-reach-of-the-extension-trojan-campaign-in-the-dns

Inspecting Konfety’s Evil Twin Apps through the DNS Lens
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/inspecting-konfetys-evil-twin-apps-through-the-dns-lens

Others

EU Policy Update – Summer 2024
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update-summer-2024.html

The evolution of PON
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/13/the-evolution-of-pon/

Congratulations to the 2024 ISIF Asia Award winners
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/12/congratulations-to-the-2024-isif-asia-award-winners/

IODA: Internet Outage Detection and Analysis
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/11/ioda-internet-outage-detection-and-analysis/

Event Wrap: TLNOG 1
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/10/event-wrap-tlnog-1/

Looking for 240/4 addresses
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/10/looking-for-240-4-addresses/

APNIC 58: Thank you and farewell
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/06/apnic-58-thank-you-and-farewell/

Announcing the new APNIC Academy IPv6 certification
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/06/announcing-the-new-apnic-academy-ipv6-certification/

Watch incoming APNIC Director General’s opening remarks at APNIC 58
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/05/watch-apnic-incoming-director-generals-opening-remarks-at-apnic-58/

2024 APNIC Survey report released\
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/05/2024-apnic-survey-report-released/

VPP with loopback-only OSPFv3: Part 2
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/05/vpp-with-loopback-only-ospfv3-part-2/

[Podcast] The APNIC Labs measurement system
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/05/podcast-the-apnic-labs-measurement-system/

Announcing the 2024 ISIF Asia Grants
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/04/announcing-the-2024-isif-asia-grants/

Welcome to APNIC 58
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/04/welcome-to-apnic-58/

Event Wrap: LkNOG 8
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/03/event-wrap-lknog-8/

Crafting endless AS-PATHS in BGP
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/02/crafting-endless-as-paths-in-bgp/

Internet Society Appoints Sally Wentworth as President and CEO
https://www.internetsociety.org/news/press-releases/2024/internet-society-appoints-sally-wentworth-as-president-and-ceo/

Countries strengthening cybersecurity efforts, but increased action still required
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-09-10-Global-Cybersecurity-Index.aspx

India to host world conference on priorities for technology standards
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-09-10-wtsa-India.aspx

GoDaddy announces next premium domain auction
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/09/10/godaddy-announces-next-premium-domain-auction/

Afternic reveals Dan.com migration timeline and eventual shutdown
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/09/12/afternic-reveals-dan-com-migration-timeline-and-eventual-shutdown/

Connecting domains to services – DNW Podcast #499
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/09/09/connecting-domains-to-services-dnw-podcast-499/

Space sustainability: Why ITU? Why now?
https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/09/space-sustainability-why-itu-why-now/

White House Launches AI Datacenter Task Force to Boost Policy Coordination
https://circleid.com/posts/20240913-white-house-launches-ai-datacenter-task-force-to-boost-policy-coordination

Google Partners with Internet Archive for Historical Web Context in Search Results
https://circleid.com/posts/20240912-google-partners-with-internet-archive

Brazil Enforces Fines for VPN Use to Access Elon Musk’s Platform X
https://circleid.com/posts/20240912-brazil-enforces-fines-for-vpn-use-to-access-platform-x

Russia Invests $660 Million to Boost Internet Censorship and Block VPNs
https://circleid.com/posts/20240912-russia-invests-660-million-to-boost-internet-censorship-block-vpns

Malaysia Reverses Decision on Controversial DNS Redirection Policy
https://circleid.com/posts/20240909-malaysia-reverses-decision-on-controversial-dns-redirection-policy

Social Media

The generous host of APTLD85, National Internet Exchange of India offered the APTLD community  quite a number of astounding revelations ranging from a Yoga class to the sunset over the Indian ocean to a visit to a spice plantation – truly unforgettable memories! We are happy they keep extending their generosity by being a Gold sponsor of APTLD86 as well. A small secret to divulge: the NIXI team is now really busy changing their HQs for new, modern premises, so we will be happy to welcome just Rajiv Kumar as the .IN ambassador plenipotentiary at the upcoming Meeting, while his colleguea are joining us remotely. Still, many thanks, National Internet Exchange of India, for your commitment!

Do you happen to know which company boasts a truly global presence and is #1 backend services provider for ngTLDs? That’s right, buddy, that is @CentralNic Registry. A part of the  recently rebranded Team Internet family, CentralNic has been a great supporter to the APTLD community and this time, we are more than pleased to have it as a Gold Sponsor of #APTLD86 !

We are proud to have DENIC eg as our Gold Sponsor for #APTLD86. The third largest ccTLD in the world, DENIC’s team will be in Da Nang to share registry’s unique record of excellence in IG, Anycast, and cybersecurity. Join us for both the Training Day and meeting days to learn more from their seasoned experts and take a minute to visit https://www.denic.de/en/

Friday, 13 effects avoidance hint from CleanDNS–
UNLUCKY [ uhn-luhk-ee ] Adjective: not lucky; misfortune. Example uses
1) Clicking a phishing scheme link that promises a “free gift”
2) Friday the 13th
Phishing scheme emails and text messages can contain abusive domains promising free phones, vacations, gift cards, and more. Stay on the lookout for cyber attacks posing as lucky winnings, especially on Friday the 13th.

Our heartfelt thank-you to our GOLD Sponsor Global Block! GlobalBlock is a revolutionary domain blocking service that safeguards your brand against online abuse, offering unparalleled coverage on a global scale.
Save time and resources by blocking scammers and bad actors from registering available domain names matching your brand, helping prevent unauthorized use.
Find out more at GlobalBlock.co and make sure you won’t miss the @brand Safety Alliance envoy at #APTLD86!

AUDA – .au Domain Administration unveils the Australian IGF Position Paper–
The Australian Internet Governance Forum 2024 Position Paper is now available for public feedback. Have your say to help shape the future of Australia’s internet. Find out more, read the draft and share your input: www.auigf.au/position-paper

Public Interest Registry : how to use content to drive donations–
Ready to turn your content into donations? Check out this game-changing guide from PIR! Discover actionable strategies to leverage your content and boost your fundraising efforts. From crafting compelling stories to optimizing your messaging, this resource has everything you need to drive engagement and support. Read the full article here https://pir.org/for-orgs/learning-center/resources/how-to-use-content-to-drive-donations/

CDN from National Internet Exchange of India -it”s a kind of magic–
Discover the magic of #CDN with #NIXI! From turbocharged load times to global content delivery, understand how CDNs optimize web content delivery and enhance user experience. For more information visit: https://ix.nixi.in

Aruba.it :topping the track, topping the digital services — video

National Internet Exchange of India participated in the recent APNIC conference–
Excited to represent #NIXI at #APNIC58! Had an insightful discussion on policy, IPv6 adoption, and digital inclusion. Together, we can build a more resilient and connected digital ecosystem.

AUDA – .au Domain Administration assists Pacific ccTLD managers in championing the Multistakeholder Internet Governance Model–
As part of our work to champion the multi-stakeholder model of internet governance, auDA was proud collaborate with Pacific ccTLD managers to host a forum supporting knowledge sharing and capacity building last week. We also hosted a forum to foster collaboration between Pacific Island internet organisations, the technical community and funding organisations to support development of the internet in the Pacific. These forums were co-located with the APNIC members meeting, the Pacific Internet Governance Forum and the AP* Retreat – auDA was pleased to participate in those meetings too in what was a big week in Wellington!– picture

A revolutionary solution from CleanDNS
CleanDNS Abuse Insights Data: real-time data on recently mitigated, verified-abusive domains.
CleanDNS Abuse Insights Data is a revolutionary solution enabling vetted organizations and researchers to understand and mitigate threats perpetrated via abusive domains.
Contact the CleanDNS team for more information on how you can utilize our Abuse Insights Data to uncover infrastructure used by cybercriminals and gain intelligence to reduce future harms.
Learn more: https://cleandns.com/abuse-insights-data/…

LK Domain Registry sponsors the national ICT Awards ceremony–
26th National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2024
Special Awards Sponsor – LK Domain Registry
Visit www.nbqsa.com for more information —picture

InternetNZ:strengtgening cybersecurity and resilience–
Strengthening cybersecurity and resilience, the latest trends in digital equity, and the future of AI are some of the hot topics at the Tech Users Summit in Auckland today.
Very much aligned with the mahi we continue to support and advocate for at InternetNZ, some of our Community Engagement and Public Policy Team are thrilled to be part of today’s wānanga

At every APTLD Members Meeting we try to come up with something new, and #APTLD86 is no exception, marked with quite a number of solo gigs. For the start, in addition to our Training Day, Tony Kirsch of Brand Alliance will give a special talk on Special Talk – Domain Blocking : How it Works and Why It’s a Unique Opportunity for ccTLDs a quick tour into a brand new initiative that has already secured handsome revenue to quite a number of TLDs through smart compliance and leveraging the best industry practices ; as well Ching Chao of Whois API, LLC will get the relay to deliver a BoF session on a new round of gTLDs, followed by Jon Nevett of Public Interest Registry – to highlight best practices for ccTLDs in Mitigating Child Sexual Abuse Materials (CSAM) – and Namrata Gilada, our data analyst- to discuss the importance of data in a ccTLD’s daily operation. Stay tuned for these and other sessions!

Public Interest Registry :get to know people behind the brand–
At PIR, we are a nonprofit, mission-driven organization focused on creating a safe and trusted online home for mission-driven organizations, where people are able to pursue their goals and positively impact the world around them. We are the people behind .ORG. Learn more about us by checking out www.pir.orgInternetNZ ‘s registrar event throwbacks– video

The CleanDNS engagement lineup looks now even more solid with a new quarterback–
Welcome to the CleanDNS team Paul Diaz, Vice President of Engagement
Paul Diaz is an accomplished senior executive with over three decades of experience in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, operations and financial management, and analysis. For the past 13 years Paul has been Vice President of Policy at Public Interest Registry where he was responsible for policy development, domain name and cybersecurity industry relations, and related governance functions. He has served as Registry Stakeholder Group chair, vice chair of the ICANN Nominating Committee, and on numerous cross-community working groups.
Prior to his time at PIR, Paul spent over 12 years at Network Solutions where he led ICANN-related policy development and regularly briefed U.S. congress, U.S. Executive branch agencies, and ICANN on key issues.
Paul brings a wealth of industry experience and executive expertise to the team, and CleanDNS is thrilled to welcome him on our mission of cleaning up the Internet for good.
Read the full press release: https://cleandns.com/cleandns-welcomes-paul-diaz-as-vice…/

Follow APTLD’s Facebook and Twits!
For all Facebook posts:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/aptld/posts/
and Twits: https://twitter.com/APTLDnews

ICANN

ICANN84 Annual General Meeting Location Announced
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann84-annual-general-meeting-location-announced-13-09-2024-en

ICANN Seeks Input on Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Updates
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-additional-reference-label-generation-rules-and-updates-12-09-2024-en

ICANN Extends Deadline for NextGen@ICANN82 Program Applications
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-extends-deadline-for-nextgenicann82-program-applications-11-09-2024-en

ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Language for Next Round Applicant Guidebook
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-seeks-input-on-proposed-language-for-next-round-applicant-guidebook-10-09-2024-en

Participate in ICANN’s Operational Design Phase Community Consultation Survey
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/participate-in-icanns-operational-design-phase-community-consultation-survey-09-09-2024-en

ICANN Signs Memorandum of Understanding with EDP University of Puerto Rico
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-signs-memorandum-of-understanding-with-edp-university-of-puerto-rico-03-09-2024-en

Webinars Introduce ICANN’s New gTLD Program: Next Round RSP Evaluation Program
https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/webinars-introduce-icanns-new-gtld-program-next-round-rsp-evaluation-program-03-09-2024-en

(ccNSO)
Save the date: ccNSO Council Election Webinar about the upcoming call for nominations to the ccNSO Council
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-12sep24-en.htm

Draft agenda – ccNSO Council Meeting (209) – 19 September 2024
https://ccnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/field-attached/agenda-draft-council-19sep24-en.pdf

Call for Volunteers: ccNSO appointed Liaison to the ALAC
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-12sep24-en.htm

Call for Volunteers: ccNSO appointed Liaison to the GNSO Council
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12sep24-en.htm

SOPC response to Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-10sep24-en.htm

Invitation to participate in ccNSO Universal Acceptance activities
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-09sep24-en.htm

Call for nominations ICANN Board seat 12
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-09sep24-en.htm

Register now: 18 September UAC Webinar on past and future UA Day events, by and for ccTLDs
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-06sep24-en.htm

The new ccNSO Onboarding and Mentoring Committee (OMC) seeks volunteers
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06sep24-en.htm

Heads up: Call for Nominations for one Director to the ICANN Board (Seat 12) starting soon
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-04sep24-en.htm

Current ICANN Public Consultations

(Open Proceedings)
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

Second Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/second-proceeding-for-proposed-language-for-draft-sections-of-the-next-round-applicant-guidebook-10-09-2024

Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates
https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/additional-reference-label-generation-rules-and-related-updates-12-09-2024

(Pending Reports)
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

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