APTLD Newsletter (25 November 2024)
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Members
(.AU auDA)
Advancing global internet governance
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/advancing-global-internet-governance/
Building auDA’s online presence: behind the website launch
https://www.auda.org.au/news-insights/blog/building-audas-online-presence-behind-the-website-launch/
(.HK HKIRC)
Hong Kong’s First Reality Cyber Security Attack and Defense Exercise “Attack to Build Defense 2024” Officially Launched Today (Chinese Only)
https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news-insights/press-release/cybersec_drill_2024/
Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited warmly responds to the “Outline for the Development of Hong Kong Park in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Co-operation Zone in the Loop” (Chinese Only)
https://www.hkirc.hk/en/news-insights/press-release/hetao/
(.LK LK Domain Registry)
National Digital Strategy
(.MY MYNIC)
Scheduled system maintenance
https://mynic.my/media/announcements/scheduled-system-maintenance_
(.QA CRA)
Qatar Strengthens Global Postal Development at UPU Council of Administration Session
(.SG SGNIC)
SGNIC-Q-24007: Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for an Information Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing Platform for up to Five (5) Years
SGNIC-T-24010: Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Provision of a IT Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software-as-a-Service
SGNIC-T-24011: Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the provision of a IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) Software-as-a-Service
SGNIC-Q-24008: Invitation To Quote (ITQ) for the provision of a managed Primary Authoritative DNS Service with maintenance and support
(.TW TWNIC)
TWNIC signed a statement on Global Digital Compact 3rd Revision jointly with world technical community coalition
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/11/22/30566/
Taiwan Network Information Center Stakeholder Survey 2024
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/11/12/30740/
(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
UZINFOCOM Participates in the International Devcon Conference
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1556
The Administration of .UZ Domain and ccNSO Council Members, Led by the Council Chair, Discussed Cooperation Prospects at the ICANN81 Annual General Meeting
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1555
The .UZ Domain Administration delivered a report at the main event of the ICANN81 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1554
(.VU TRBR)
October News Updates
https://www.trbr.vu/public-register/publications/latest-news/932-october-news-updates
(it.com)
Reel Talk: How to Tell Your Brand Story With Video – Justin Serran, Video Editor
ICANN81 Annual General Meeting
https://get.it.com/blog/icann81-annual-general-meeting/
Hans Niemann Sets New Record at Web Summit for Largest Online Simultaneous Chess Match, Defeats Global Opponents
it.com Domains at Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon
https://get.it.com/blog/it-com-domains-at-web-summit-2024-in-lisbon/
Domain Days Dubai 2024
https://get.it.com/blog/domain-days-dubai-2024/
(.ME DoMEn)
GiveBlood.me – A Vital Mission with a Standout .ME Domain
https://domain.me/giveblood-me-a-vital-mission-with-a-standout-me-domain/
GiveBlood.me – A Vital Mission with a Standout .ME Domain
https://domain.me/giveblood-me-a-vital-mission-with-a-standout-me-domain/
(.MX Dominos.mx)
5 artificial intelligence applications that every entrepreneur should know about
How to take advantage of market trends to innovate in your business
https://www.dominios.mx/how-to-take-advantage-of-market-trends-to-innovate-in-your-business/
(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
“A malicious domain is blocked in an average of 13.9 hours – setting a world record!”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37115/
Legal Prompt 2025 begins
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37130/
The number of registrations in Indonesia’s .ID domain surpasses 1 million
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37116/
Americans trust .COM domain most of all
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37117/
ICANN81 conference engages in open dialogue with national registries
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37109/
National registries share their updates at ICANN81
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37108/
Donald Trump may save .IO domain
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37106/
New version of Procedure Guidelines for Domain Name Dispute Resolution
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37104/
ICANN81: DNSSEC security and implementation issues
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37105/
ICANN81 focuses on Universal Acceptance
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37091/
.ORG domain registrations exceed 11 million
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37090/
ICANN81 hosts its traditional TechDay
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/industry/37089/
“We are witnessing a rapid transformation of the internet”
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37076/
Second stage of “Study the Internet – Govern It” Championship 2024 kicks off
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37078/
(WhoisXML API)
Managing a Passive DNS Database Using PostgreSQL
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/managing-a-passive-dns-database-using-postgresql
Managing a Passive DNS Database Using Apache Cassandra
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/managing-a-passive-dns-database-using-apache-cassandra
October 2024: Domain Activity Highlights
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/blog/october-2024-domain-activity-highlights
DNS Database Download Is Now Reinforced with Wildcard and Active Fields
102 – Domain Statuses and What They Mean
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/wxa-academy/domain-statuses-and-what-they-mean
101 – The Domain Name Life Cycle + Intro to WHOIS History
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/wxa-academy/domain-name-life-cycle-intro-to-whois-history
100 – Introduction to Whois
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/wxa-academy/introduction-to-whois
Exploring the SideWinder APT Group’s DNS Footprint
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/exploring-the-sidewinder-apt-groups-dns-footprint
A DNS Deep Dive into FUNNULL’s Triad Nexus
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/a-dns-deep-dive-into-funnulls-triad-nexus
Others
Is it bandwidth or latency?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/25/is-it-bandwidth-or-latency/
Just how widely adopted is IPv6 in Australia?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/21/just-how-widely-adopted-is-ipv6-in-australia/
New on Orbit: Enhanced community features
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/20/new-on-orbit-enhanced-community-features/
Event Wrap: IETF 121
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/25/event-wrap-ietf-121/
Just how widely adopted is IPv6 in Australia?
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/21/just-how-widely-adopted-is-ipv6-in-australia/
Event Wrap: HKNOG 13.0
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/21/event-wrap-hknog-13-0/
New on Orbit: Enhanced community features
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/20/new-on-orbit-enhanced-community-features/
Event Wrap: auIGF 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/20/event-wrap-auigf-2024/
Event Wrap: RIPE 89
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/20/event-wrap-ripe-89/
Notes from DNS OARC 43
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/19/notes-from-dns-oarc-43/
Event Wrap: NANOG 92
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/19/event-wrap-nanog-92/
Jen Linkova receives the final Itojun Service Award at IETF 121
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/19/jen-linkova-receives-the-final-itojun-service-award-at-ietf-121/
War story: RPKI is working as intended
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/18/war-story-rpki-is-working-as-intended/
Event Wrap: KRNOG 2.0
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/18/event-wrap-krnog-2-0/
Event Wrap: 42nd TWNIC IP Open Policy Meeting
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/18/event-wrap-42nd-twnic-ip-open-policy-meeting/
Event Wrap: VNIX-NOG 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/15/event-wrap-vnix-nog-2024/
GPON power budget calculations
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/14/gpon-power-budget-calculations/
[Podcast] The IPv6 transition
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/14/podcast-the-ipv6-transition/
The IXP — a privileged observation point, the airport of the Internet
Out-of-Band network design for service provider networks
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/11/12/out-of-band-network-design-for-service-provider-networks/
EU Policy Update – October 2024
https://www.centr.org/news/eu-updates/eu-policy-update-october-2024.html
Declaration on Green Digital Action strengthens digital tech’s commitment to take on the climate crisis
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-11-16-cop29-declaration-green-digital-action.aspx
Biden Administration to Back UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Controversy
https://circleid.com/posts/biden-administration-to-back-un-cybercrime-treaty-amid-controversy
Wi-Fi 8: Beyond Speed, Towards Seamless Connectivity
https://circleid.com/posts/wi-fi-8-beyond-speed-towards-seamless-connectivity
COP29 Digitalisation Day ‘hardwires’ the digital technology sector for climate action
https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-11-16-cop29-declaration-green-digital-action.aspx
COP29: Digital tech to pledge for reduced climate footprint and increased action at the first-ever Digitalisation Day
.id joins the million-domain club
https://domainincite.com/30555-id-joins-the-million-domain-club
GoDaddy’s .xxx contract renewed
https://domainincite.com/30552-godaddys-xxx-contract-renewed
Twitter clone Bluesky has one feature domain people should like
https://domainincite.com/30549-twitter-clone-bluesky-has-one-feature-domain-people-should-like
ICANN confirms two bans on new gTLD gaming
https://domainincite.com/30538-icann-confirms-two-bans-on-new-gtld-gaming
eBay slogan domain no longer has a BIN price
https://domainincite.com/30536-ebay-slogan-domain-no-longer-has-a-bin-price
Will Donald Trump be .io’s white knight?
https://domainincite.com/30531-will-donald-trump-be-ios-white-knight
As customers flee legacy gTLDs, .org tops 11 million names
https://domainincite.com/30526-as-customers-flee-legacy-gtlds-org-tops-11-million-names
Company accidentally puts porn domain on kids’ toys
https://domainincite.com/30524-company-accidentally-puts-porn-domain-on-kids-toys
Social Media
Website migration guidelines from it.com Domains
A good question from The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
Check out how AUDA – .au Domain Administration carries out it’s core mission
It’s Critical Infrastructure Security Month. auDA is endorsed by the Australian Government to administer the .au domain name system – critical Australian infrastructure – which underpins the internet and enables delivery of digital services and communications in Australia.
Read how auDA works to maintain a secure, trusted and reliable .au for the benefit of all Australians in our A Secure .au report: https://www.auda.org.au/news-events…/reporting/au-insights #CISM24
APIGA Australia completed! Reports AUDA – .au Domain Administration
ISOC.am produced a documentary on the Registry’s background —video
New cybersecurity tips and tricks in the comics format from HKIRC
More malicious groups’ footprints now under Whois API, LLC ‘s magnifying glass
#SideWinder, a 13-year-old #APT group known for targeting Asian military and government institutions, has amassed a massive network over time. The WhoisXML API research team sought to find out just how vast its reach is by expanding a list of 100 IoCs shared by Kaspersky. Our analysis uncovered:
– Six email-connected domains
– 22 IP addresses, 20 of which turned out to be malicious
– 176 IP-connected domains, 130 of which turned out to be associated with various threats
– 370 string-connected domains, 21 of which have already figured in malicious campaigns
National Internet Exchange of India conducts a webinar on next-gen IP resources
Security is key in the IPv6 era! Join our webinar to explore best practices and strategies for securing your network with next-gen IP resource. Don’t miss out—register now! –
https://nixi1.webex.com/…/rc50236a7500778dea4833a167a23…
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Digital India National e-Governance Division Press Information Bureau – PIB, Government of India
We’ve been waiting for this to happen and finally it did happen. Well done, PANDI and welcome to the millionaire club!
Check out it.com Domains ‘s new take on the ancient game –video
We did it!
Yesterday’s game #HansNiemannVsYou was a real blast! We are so happy and proud
A huge thank you to Hans Niemann, James Canty, Web Summit, World Chess and everyone who participated!
Public Interest Registry holds a community event soon
We are excited to be hosting this event with our friends at Community Boost Consulting and Spur Local! Join us at our next networking event in DC on 11/19 from 5-7:30pm. Sign up to join here: https://pp.events/dcclub
MYNIC Berhad : the 2024 DNSSEC Forum is nearly there
National Internet Exchange of India :blasts from the recent past
The theme of ICANN81, held in Istanbul, centers on advancing a multilingual and inclusive Internet. This focus aligns closely with ICANN’s ongoing initiatives to promote Universal Acceptance (UA) and Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs). These initiatives are important as they support the digital inclusion of diverse linguistic communities, enabling users to navigate the web in their local languages and scripts.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Digital India ICANN Internet Society IGF – Internet Governance Forum
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) shares its contrubution to the nation’s effort to further the nation’s digital transformation
AUDA – .au Domain Administration to revamp it’s portal soon
auDA is soon launching a new website to support our role as administrator of the .au and provide an improved user experience. We chatted with the website project team about the design approach, technical uplift and accessibility improvements that informed our new website’s development. You can read about it in our latest blog: https://www.auda.org.au/blog/building-audas-online-presence-behind-website-launch
Yet another deep dive into cybersecurity challenges from Whois API, LLC
Threat actors weaponize legitimate #cybersecurity tools for illicit gain. NetSupport Manager was compromised to produce the #NetSupport #RAT. Cisco Talos named 9 domains as IoCs. WhoisXML API found 1,200+ other artifacts. Get the lowdown in: https://circleid.com/posts/a-dns-deep-dive-into-the-netsupport-rat-campaign
AUDA – .au Domain Administration discerns and delivers key messages from #icann81
Join our upcoming webinar to hear about the key issues discussed at ICANN81 and gain insights into the major takeaways from this year’s Policy Forum. Speakers include Annaliese Williams, Ian Sheldon, Justine Chew, Ram Mohan and Ashley Heineman. Learn more and register via the auDA website: https://www.auda.org.au/events/auda-webinar-icann81-debrief
it.com Domains ‘s marketing gurus will surely guide you on the way to market success
Looks like Yagona integrator Uzinfocom is as good at ping pong as they are at domain names management
A new training program for the community from National Internet Exchange of India
Transforming lives through digital mastery. NIXI teamed up with Mahananda Welfare Society to deliver cutting-edge digital training, equipping individuals with the skills to thrive in the digital world. Together, we’re crafting a future of innovation and opportunity. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India Digital India Mahananda Welfare Society #NIXI #Mahananda #ProgressiveFuture #CSR
it.com Domains makes it really fast: now they are in Lisbon- and for a good cause
We are at Web Summit in Lisbon!
It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange experiences and learn something new.
For now, have a look at our chess-styled booth. We cannot admire it enough.
AUDA – .au Domain Administration reviews the recent developments in the IG sphere
Over recent months the internet governance landscape has seen a series of significant developments. auDA is pleased to have been involved in key forums and discussions, advocating for the multi-stakeholder model of internet governance, both regionally and internationally. Read our latest blog to find out more: https://www.auda.org.au/blog/advancing-global-internet-governance
CleanDNS: the pledge worth sharing
Yagona integrator Uzinfocom has launched the official Telegram channel “t.me/cctld” with the username @cctld to cover key events in the domain industry
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1552
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ICANN
ICANN CIP-CCG Seeks Input on New Framework
ICANN Opens New gTLD Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program
ICANN Opens Application Period for New gTLD Applicant Support Program
ICANN81 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available
ICANN Publishes Three Additional Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rules
ICANN Publishes Second-Level LGRs with Full Variant Set
Rodrigue Guiguemde Honored with Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building
The Chagos Archipelago and the .io domain
https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/the-chagos-archipelago-and-the-io-domain-14-11-2024-en
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Seattle: A Preview for ICANN82
(ccNSO)
The ccNSO Strategic and Operational Planning Standing Committee (SOPC) seeks volunteers
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20nov24-en.htm
ccNSO Council Meeting Agenda and Resolution Meeting (211)
Share Your Feedback on the ccNSO Members Meeting at ICANN81: Help Shape Future ccNSO Meetings
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-13nov24-en.htm
Join the 4 December consultation on ccTLD Data Integration in ICANN’s Metrica Platform
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-11nov24-en.htm
Current ICANN Public Consultations
(Open Proceedings)
ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy
Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles
Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy
Continuous Improvement Program Framework
(Pending Reports)
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
Recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs and related variants