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APTLD Newsletter (31 March 2025)

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APTLD Updates:

■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD88 Members Meeting, Belgrade, 8-11 September, 2025

¶ Meeting Website ¶ Online Registration ¶ Agenda

■ APTLD News

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Members

(.HK HKIRC)

Macau Productivity Center exchanges with Hong Kong to discuss network security training cooperation and enterprise digital transformation (Chinese only)

https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news-insights/press-release/macau_cpttm/

Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited and Federation of Hong Kong Industries Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote cyber security

https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news-insights/press-release/fhki_mou/

Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited Announces Website Security Survey Results:Nearly Half of Websites Use Default Settings with Vulnerabilities and Hidden Concerns Introducing new free services to help improve network security

https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news-insights/press-release/cybersecurity_survey_result_2025/

(.JP JPRS)

JPRS Submitted Joint Opinion with world technical community in the Public Consultation for the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025

https://jprs.co.jp/en/topics/2025/250317.html

(.MY MYNIC)

RevUp & Register Campaign 2.0!

https://mynic.my/media/announcements/revup-register-20

(.NZ internetNZ)

New Constitution passes at InternetNZ SGM, second motion fails

https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/draft-constitution-passes-at-internet-nz-sgm/

Desire for flexibility remains amid fall in number of remote workers

https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/desire-for-flexibility-remains-amid-fall-in-number-of-remote-workers/

Many New Zealanders confused about where to report harmful online content

https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/many-new-zealanders-confused-about-where-to-report-harmful-online-content/

New Zealanders spending more time online than ever

https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/new-zealanders-spending-more-time-online-than-ever/

Proposed constitution to be voted on at SGM InternetNZ

https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/proposed-constitution-to-be-voted-on-at-sgm-internetnz/

(.QA CRA)

CRA Issues Policy and Regulation to Protect Postal Services Consumers in Qatar

https://www.cra.gov.qa/en/press-releases/cra-issues-policy-and-regulation-to-protect-postal-services-consumers-in-qatar

(.SG SGNIC)

SGNIC-Q-25001: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the Provision of a Software as a Service (SaaS) based Identify and access management (IAM)

https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2025/01/27/sgnic-q-25001–invitation-to-quote-(itq)-for-the-provision-of-a-software-as-a-service-(saas)-based-identify-and-access-management-(iam)

(.TW TWNIC)

TWNIC and APNIC Signed MoU to Promote Internet Development in Asia-Pacific Region

https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2025/03/20/31003/

(.VU TRBR)

Vacancy Notice – Regulator

https://www.trbr.vu/opportunities/recruitment/943-vacancy-notice-regulator

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)

Blockchain Hackathon 2025 Registration Continues!

https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1568

(.AM ISOC.AM)

Grace Hopper: From Unsuccessful Applicant to In-Demand IT Scientist (or “Ladybug”)

https://www.isoc.am/grace-hopper-from-unsuccessful-applicant-to-in-demand-it-scientist-or-ladybug/

Armenia Internet Resilience Rebounds: Internet Society Pulse Country Report 2024

https://www.isoc.am/armenia-internet-resilience-rebounds-internet-society-pulse-country-report-2024/

Hackers: From Black to White

https://www.isoc.am/hackers-from-black-to-white/

Kristina Hakobyan: “Addressing the Universal Challenges of the Digital World”

https://www.isoc.am/kristina-hakobyan-addressing-the-universal-challenges-of-the-digital-world/

UADay 2025: Key Issues on the Agenda

https://www.isoc.am/uaday-2025-key-issues-on-the-agenda/

Ada Lovelace: The Predictions of the First Programmer

https://www.isoc.am/ada-lovelace-the-predictions-of-the-first-programmer/

(CleanDNS)

ICANN82 Community Forum

https://cleandns.com/cleandns-snapshots-icann82-community-forum/

(it.com)

it.com Domains at NDDCamp in Strasbourg

https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-nddcamp-in-strasbourg/

it.com Domains at CloudFest in Germany

https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-cloudfest-in-germany/

5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Website

https://get.it.com/blog/5-tips-for-spring-cleaning-your-website/

it.com Domains at ICANN82 Community Forum in Seattle

https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-icann82-community-forum-in-seattle/

Why Is Your Website Traffic Down? 5 Ways To Analyze And Fix Traffic Drops

https://get.it.com/blog/why-is-your-website-traffic-down-5-ways-to-analyze-and-fix-traffic-drops/

(.ME DoMEn)

From Startup to Leader: 5 Key Insights from the Success of Ele.ME

https://domain.me/from-startup-to-leader-5-key-insights-from-the-success-of-ele-me/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)

Technology without fear: key takeaways from the Digital Reality discussion club meeting

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37735/

Registration opens for 2025 Family IT Marathon

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37734/

Online safety: Public speech for creative arts students

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37727/

IP&IT LAW announces winners of its 2025 edition

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37722/

Universal Acceptance Day to be hosted by Yerevan for the second time

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37718/

‘Unlocking the Code’ to domain resale market

https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37707/

(Verisign)

THE 2024-2026 ROOT ZONE KSK ROLLOVER: INITIAL OBSERVATIONS AND EARLY TRENDS

https://blog.verisign.com/security/2024-2026-root-zone-ksk-rollover-initial-observations/

(WhoisXML API)

What is Withheld for Privacy ehf (and How to See WHOIS Data Beyond It)

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/withheld-for-privacy

WhoisXML API Joins Industry Leaders at the ICANN82 Community Forum

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-joins-industry-leaders-at-the-icann82-community-forum

WhoisXML API Participates in SecurityScorecard Odyssey 2025

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/whoisxml-api-participates-in-securityscorecard-odyssey-2025

Python Script for Transforming Domain Names from First Watch Malicious Domains Data Feed into STIX 2.1

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/python-script-for-transforming-domain-names-from-first-watch-malicious-domains-data-feed-into-stix-2-1

FQDN to IP, IP to FQDN: The Queries that Power Domain Infrastructure Discovery

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/fqdn-to-ip-and-reverse-lookups

DNS Deep Diving into 2025’s Up and Coming Ransomware Families

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/dns-deep-diving-into-2025s-up-and-coming-ransomware-families

Igniting a DNS Spark to Investigate the Inner Workings of SparkCat

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/igniting-a-dns-spark-to-investigate-the-inner-workings-of-sparkcat

Malicious Ads Targeting Advertisers in the DNS Spotlight

https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/malicious-ads-targeting-advertisers-in-the-dns-spotlight

Others

IPv6 penetration in Nepal

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/28/ipv6-penetration-in-nepal/

APNIC EC consultation on by-law changes

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/28/apnic-ec-consultation-on-by-law-changes/

JPNIC RPKI guidelines released

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/28/jpnic-rpki-guidelines-released/

Exploring Internet connectivity between Mongolia and Kazakhstan

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/27/exploring-internet-connectivity-between-mongolia-and-kazakhstan/

Network traffic telemetry on modern routers: Part 2

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/27/network-traffic-telemetry-on-modern-routers-part-2/

Network traffic telemetry on modern routers: Part 1

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/27/network-traffic-telemetry-on-modern-routers-part-1/

Automating ISP networks with Ansible and phpIPAM

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/26/automating-isp-networks-with-ansible-and-phpipam/

Bridging connectivity and collaboration gaps in Bangladesh

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/26/bridging-connectivity-and-collaboration-gaps-in-bangladesh/

Is your network protected? The rov-check project by JPNIC

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/25/is-your-network-protected-the-rov-check-project-by-jpnic/

PeeringDB to require MFA and API keys

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/24/peeringdb-to-require-mfa-and-api-keys/

A load of old…

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/21/a-load-of-old/

[Podcast] Pulse Internet Measurement Forum at APRICOT 2025: Part 1

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/20/podcast-pulse-internet-measurement-forum-at-apricot-2025-part-1/

APNIC Academy IPv6 certification in 2025

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/19/apnic-academy-ipv6-certification-in-2025/

The root of the DNS

https://blog.apnic.net/2025/03/18/the-root-of-the-dns-2/

Protect satellite navigation from interference, UN agencies urge

https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2025-03-25-radio-navigation-satellite-service-harmful-interference.aspx

Colombian Government Accelerates .CO Domain RFP Process

https://circleid.com/posts/colombian-government-accelerates-dot-co-domain-rfp-process

WordPress buys Canadian, swaps CentralNic for CIRA

https://domainincite.com/30917-wordpress-buys-canadian-swaps-centralnic-for-cira

Latest ICANN salary porn ruins my terrible pun

https://domainincite.com/30913-latest-icann-salary-porn-ruins-my-terrible-pun

.co deal worth $77 million up for grabs

https://domainincite.com/30910-co-deal-worth-77-million-up-for-grabs

I get a wrongful kicking as .su registry denies turn-off plan

https://domainincite.com/30906-i-get-a-wrongful-kicking-as-su-registry-denies-turn-off-plan

Sales and profits dip at Team Internet

https://domainincite.com/30903-sales-and-profit-dips-at-team-internet

Four deadbeat registrars get terminated

https://domainincite.com/30901-four-deadbeat-registrars-get-terminated

Social Media

APTLD88 Networking Day – Discover Belgrade After Our Knowledge Sharing Event!

Join us for an amazing journey through Serbia’s rich history and stunning landscapes — from the heights of Avala to the heart of Tito’s legacy, and the magnificence of Saint Sava’s Church.

September [11] | 9 AM – 3 PM

This networking tour is hosted and organized by: RNIDS – https://www.rnids.rs/en

Регистар националног Интернет домена Србије – РНИДС

Let’s come together, explore, and create unforgettable memories!

#APTLD88 #NetworkingDay #BelgradeBound #rnids #aptld #networkingtour

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The 2025 Universal Acceptance (UA) Day is held in Yerevan, Armenia. More details available at:

https://uaday.am/en/2025-eng/

happy universal Acceptance Day

#UADay2025 #aptld

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Wishing you a joyful Nawruz — a celebration of renewal, rebirth, and new beginnings. Happy Nawruz!

#NawruzMubarak #HappyNawruz #SpringNewBeginnings

As we approach the end of Ramadhan this week, APTLD wishes you and your family an abundance of peace, health, and happiness during this blessed month.

On behalf of APTLD and the Secretariat, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and engagement. May this sacred time bring you reflection, renewal, and lasting blessings.

#APTLD #RamadhanMubarak

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