APTLD Newsletter (23 March 2026)

Members News

(.AU auDA)
Building a trusted online presence: .au websites to complement your social media
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/building-a-trusted-online-presence-au-websites-to-complement-your-social-media/

(.MY MYNIC)
RevUp & Register 3.0: Hari Raya Aidilfitri Special Edition
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/revup-register-30-hari-raya-aidilfitri-special-edition

(.NZ internetNZ)
Being the only woman in the (server) room
https://internetnz.nz/news-and-articles/being-the-only-woman-in-the-server-room/

(.SB Ourtelekom)
BRED Bank Customers Can Now Transfer Money Instantly to M-SELEN Wallets
https://www.ourtelekom.com.sb/bred-bank-customers-can-now-transfer-money-instantly-to-m-selen-wallets/

(.TW TWNIC)
Investigation Report: Phishing NCSOFT Purple Website (purplenc.tw)
https://twnic.tw/blog/contents.php?id=124&lang=en

(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
New Record for the National .UZ Domain — 150,000 Domain Names!
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1601

(.AM  ISOC.AM)
How a 15 Year Old Armenian Prodigy Amazed the “Fathers of the Internet”
https://www.isoc.am/how-a-15-year-old-armenian-prodigy-amazed-the-fathers-of-the-internet/

Why ICANN Processes Matter for Armenia: The Opportunities of .am and .հայ Domains
https://www.isoc.am/why-icann-processes-matter-for-armenia-the-opportunities-of-am-and-%d5%b0%d5%a1%d5%b5-domains/

Microsoft: Digital Environments in Native Languages Drive Economic Growth
https://www.isoc.am/microsoft-digital-environments-in-native-languages-drive-economic-growth/

Internet Governance and DNS Development Take Center Stage at ICANN85
https://www.isoc.am/internet-governance-and-dns-development-take-center-stage-at-icann85/

(.AT NIC.AT)
New feature for RcodeZero DNS customers: Raw data export for custom monitoring and threat intelligence platforms
https://www.nic.at/en/news/nic-at/new-feature-for-rcodezero-dns-customers-raw-data-export-for-custom-monitoring-and-threat-intelligence-platforms

(.CA CIRA)
Make it about you: the ultimate guide to building a personal brand
https://www.cira.ca/en/resources/news/domains/how-get-started-your-personal-brand/

(ComLaude)
The UDRP Process: Be prepared to be prosperous
https://comlaude.com/udrp-prepare-for-prosperity/

(Dotup ICANN)
Why Some New gTLD Operators Should Consider ICANN Accreditation as Their Own Distribution Strategy
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/icann-accreditation-new-gtld-distribution-strategy

ICANN85 Mumbai: What Domain Registrars Should Really Pay Attention To
https://www.dotuptech.com/post/icann85-mumbai-accredited-domain-registrar-latest-updates

(it.com)
ICANN85 Community Forum in Mumbai
https://get.it.com/blog/icann85-community-forum-in-mumbai/

DNS Records – What They Are and How They Work
https://get.it.com/blog/dns-records-what-they-are-and-how-they-work/

Does Brand Storytelling Matter in 2026? Experts Share How to Tell Your Brand Story Right
https://get.it.com/blog/does-brand-storytelling-matter-in-2026-experts-share-how-to-tell-your-brand-story-right/

(Markmonitor)
DotBrand Compelling Event
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/dotbrand-compelling-event/

The Value of a dotBrand to a Football Club
https://www.markmonitor.com/blog/the-value-of-a-dotbrand-to-a-football-club/

(.MX Dominos.mx)
Take control of your .mx domain and boost your sales with TiendaNube
https://www.dominios.mx/take-control-of-your-mx-domain-and-boost-your-sales-with-tiendanube/

E-commerce: Mexican talent selling to the world
https://www.dominios.mx/e-commerce-mexican-talent-selling-to-the-world/

(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Agenda published for 16th Russian Internet Governance Forum (RIGF 2026)
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39770/

RIGF 2026 Special Course for Young People begins
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39781/

RIGF 2026 Educational Day: Invite to Anton Gorelkin’s open lecture
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39782/

Digitalization of national languages gaining momentum
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39753/

10th Information Security and Children national scientific and practical conference wraps up
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/39750/

(WhoisXML API)
February 2026: Domain Activity Highlights
https://www.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/february-2026-domain-activity-highlights

The nslookup Command Explained
https://www.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/nslookup-command

Product and Feature Updates for 2025
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/press-release/product-and-feature-updates-for-2025

A Close Look under the DNS Hood of CoolClient
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/a-close-look-under-the-dns-hood-of-coolclient

Probing the DNS Depths of PeckBirdy
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/probing-the-dns-depths-of-peckbirdy

Others

Analysing domain name renewals across ccTLDs
https://www.centr.org/news/blog/analysing-domain-name-renewals-across-cctlds.html

ICANN85: Abuse policy discussions expected to move at light speed
https://www.centr.org/news/blog/icann85-abuse-policy-discussions-expected-to-move-at-light-speed.html

Your elected leaders: Shaila Sharmin, Policy SIG Co-Chair
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/20/your-elected-leaders-shaila-sharmin-policy-sig-co-chair/

[Podcast] bgproutes.io: A next-generation BGP data collection platform
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/19/podcast-bgproutes-io-a-next-generation-bgp-data-collection-platform/

Refreshed IPv6 Deployment Workshop at APRICOT 2026
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/18/refreshed-ipv6-deployment-workshop-at-apricot-2026/

From npNOG to APRICOT: How showing up opened doors
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/17/from-npnog-to-apricot-how-showing-up-opened-doors/

Getting network automation right: A practical strategy for enterprise networks
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/16/getting-network-automation-right-a-practical-strategy-for-enterprise-networks/

IPv6 deployment at APRICOT 2026: Scanning, generative AI, a home network, and a city
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/16/ipv6-deployment-at-apricot-2026-scanning-generative-ai-a-home-network-and-a-city/

APNIC Routing Security SIG at APRICOT 2026: Social engineering, RPKI, ASPA, & TA constraints
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/12/apnic-routing-security-sig-at-apricot-2026-social-engineering-rpki-aspa-ta-constraints/

How to talk about the trust in your devices: An IRTF draft
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/11/how-to-talk-about-the-trust-in-your-devices-an-irtf-draft/

Securing NTP
https://blog.apnic.net/2026/03/10/securing-ntp/

ICANN Probes “Parked Domains” and Zero-Click Redirects Amid Growing Internet Governance Concerns
https://circleid.com/posts/icann-probes-parked-domains-and-zero-click-redirects

Kadnap Malware Infects 14,000 Routers Worldwide, Designed to Resist Takedowns Experts Warn
https://circleid.com/posts/kadnap-malware-infects-14000-routers-worldwide-designed-to-resist-takedowns-experts-warn

ICANN boss: no plans to scrap Oman meeting
https://domainincite.com/31575-icann-boss-no-plans-to-scrap-oman-meeting

China domains dip in 2026
https://domainincite.com/31573-china-domains-dip-in-2026

ICANN maps out new gTLD timeline
https://domainincite.com/31571-icann-maps-out-new-gtld-timeline

Braden Pollock Sold Temple.com for 7 Figures
https://domaininvesting.com/braden-pollock-temple-com/

Track the Growth of “Prosumer” Domain Names
https://domaininvesting.com/track-the-growth-of-prosumer-domain-names/

Domain Name Bought for $10: Closed 3 Deals
https://domaininvesting.com/domain-name-bought-for-10-closed-3-deals/

Claw.com Owned by Hasbro
https://domaininvesting.com/claw-com-owned-by-hasbro/

Green.com Sold by IAC in Deal Overseen by ATM Holdings
https://domaininvesting.com/green-com-sold-by-iac-in-deal-overseen-by-atm-holdings/

WIPO: $100 to See Who Owns a Domain Name
https://domaininvesting.com/wipo-100-to-see-who-owns-a-domain-name/

Sincerity vs Seriousness
https://domaininvesting.com/sincerity-vs-seriousness/

Web3 “domains” are dead
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/19/web3-domains-are-dead/

IONOS reports earnings, provides update on Sedo sale
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/19/ionos-reports-earnings-provides-update-on-sedo-sale/

Domain investor sues to overturn UDRP decision
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/19/domain-investor-sues-to-overturn-udrp-decision/

Ethereum Name Service to apply for .ENS in ICANN top level domain expansion
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/18/ethereum-name-service-to-apply-for-ens-in-icann-top-level-domain-expansion/

L’Oréal wins cybersquatting case for 705 domain names
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/18/loreal-wins-cybersquatting-case-for-705-domain-names/

This week’s end user sales: AI companies still driving market
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/17/this-weeks-end-user-sales-ai-companies-still-driving-market/

29 registrars that send expired domains to GoDaddy
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/17/29-registrars-that-send-expired-domains-to-godaddy/

Team Internet Group reports 2025 results, still plans to sell domains business
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/16/team-internet-group-reports-2025-results-still-plans-to-sell-domains-business/

26 new end user domain names sales
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/16/26-new-end-user-domain-names-sales/

Bad edit: music creation platform attempts reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/13/bad-edit-music-creation-platform-attempts-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/

16 end user domain sales that fell through the cracks
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/13/16-end-user-domain-sales-that-fell-through-the-cracks/

.Org prices to increase on June 1
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/12/org-prices-to-increase-on-june-1/

Unstoppable Domains’ growth: the past, and what happens in the future
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/12/unstoppable-domains-growth-the-past-and-what-happens-in-the-future/

Furniture company buys workspace.com domain for $1.45 million
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/11/furniture-company-buys-workspace-com-domain-for-1-45-million/

What types of domains I’m buying in an AI world
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/11/what-types-of-domains-im-buying-in-an-ai-world/

ICANN looks into zero-click monetization
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/10/icann-looks-into-zero-click-monetization/

Panel injects reality into Denver med spa’s cybersquatting complaint
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/10/panel-injects-reality-into-denver-med-spas-cybersquatting-complaint/

WIPO offers backdoor UDRP privacy buster service from $20 a domain
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/09/wipo-offers-backdoor-udrp-privacy-buster-service-from-20-a-domain/

It’s Domain Name Wire’s 21st birthday!
https://domainnamewire.com/2026/03/09/its-domain-name-wires-21st-birthday/

Meet Our New Global Advocate!
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/meet-our-new-global-advocate

IGF 2026 Fellowship Programme
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2026-fellowship-programme-0

UNESCO-UNICEF-ITU Charter for Public Digital Learning Platforms
https://www.itu.int/hub/2026/03/unesco-unicef-itu-charter-for-public-digital-learning-platforms/

IMT-2030: Technical requirements for the 6G future
https://www.itu.int/hub/2026/03/imt-2030-technical-requirements-for-the-6g-future/

Direct-to-device satellites: Four ways to connect the world
https://www.itu.int/hub/2026/03/direct-to-device-satellites-four-ways-to-connect-the-world/