APTLD Newsletter (6 January 2025)
< back to listAPTLD Updates:
■ Next APTLD Meeting: APTLD87 Members Meeting, Hong Kong S.A.R., 10-13 February, 2025
¶ Meeting Website ¶ Online Registration ¶ Agenda(3 January)
■ APTLD News
APTLD Has DotUp ICANN Accreditation Consultancy as a new Member
Members
(.BH TRA)
Spectrum Strategy and Coordination Committee Holds Its Fourth and Final Meeting for 2024,
Bahrain Among the First Countries to Adopt a Four-Year National Frequency Plan Aligned
with Local and Global Telecommunications Needs
https://www.tra.org.bh/en/article/spectrum-strategy-and-coordination-committee-holds-its-
fourth-and-final-meeting-for-2024-bahrain-among-the-first-countries-to-adopt-a-four-year-
national-frequency-plan-aligned-with-local-and-global-telecommunications-needs
(.LK LK Domain Registry)
A Fresh Start to a United Year – 2025
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/01/a-fresh-start-to-united-year-2025.html
Unlocking the Potential of Digital Transformation for SMEs in Sri Lanka
https://blog.domains.lk/2025/01/unlocking-potential-of-digital.html
Technology for Comfort and Security in Modern Life
https://blog.domains.lk/2024/12/technology-for-comfort-and-security-in.html
(.SG SGNIC)
New Year Discount Fiesta 2025
https://www.sgnic.sg/announcements/sgnic-news/announcement-details/2024/12/31/NYDF2025
(.TW TWNIC)
Collectively Strengthening Cybersecurity– Trusted Notifier Network in APAC
https://blog.twnic.tw/en/2024/12/24/30820/
(.UZ UZINFOCOM)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BLOCKCHAIN, AND AUCTIONS IN THE .UZ DOMAIN. 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1560
THE FIRST DOMAIN SOLD THROUGH THE AUCTION OF RELEASED DOMAIN NAMES IS SX.UZ
https://cctld.uz/news/?detail=1559
(.AM ISOC.AM)
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas
https://www.isoc.am/happy-new-year-and-merry-christmas/
Congratulations from partners on the 30th anniversary of .am!
https://www.isoc.am/congratulations-from-partners-on-the-30th-anniversary-of-am/
The number of 30-year-old .am registrations exceeds 45,000
https://www.isoc.am/the-number-of-30-year-old-am-registrations-exceeds-45000/
The program to upgrade libraries and transform them into internet centers will expand to include new regions
(it.com)
How to Make the Most Out of Industry Events: a Guide for IT startups from Rolandas Japertas, it.com Domains
Industry News Digest: December 2024
https://get.it.com/blog/industry-news-digest-december-2024/
AI, Domains and Sustainable Growth: 2024 Holiday Reading List from Andrey Insarov, CEO of it.com Domains
(.ME DoMEn)
Reflecting on 2024: Key Digital Trends and Lessons Learned
https://domain.me/reflecting-on-2024-key-digital-trends-and-lessons-learned/
Lifting Your (Christmas) Spirits: Resolutions That Stick: With MoodLift, Konvos and Wever
(.RU Coordination Center for TLD .RU/.РФ)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37344/
134th registrar accredited in .RU and .РФ domains
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37342/
Overview of IGF 2024 results published
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37330/
The New Year in the Cyber Court
https://cctld.ru/en/media/news/kc/37325/
(Versign)
Verisign to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
(WhoisXML API)
More Signs of the more_eggs Backdoor Found in the DNS
https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/threat-reports/more-signs-of-the-more_eggs-backdoor-found-in-the-dns
Others
BGP in 2024
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/06/bgp-in-2024/
Nominations to the APNIC EC now open
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/06/nominations-to-the-apnic-ec-now-open-6/
Three of the best: Security
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/06/three-of-the-best-security-5/
Three of the best: ‘How to…’
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/03/three-of-the-best-how-to-7/
Three of the best: Podcasts
https://blog.apnic.net/2025/01/02/three-of-the-best-podcasts-4/
Three of the best: RPKI
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/31/three-of-the-best-rpki-5/
Three of the best: George Michaelson
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/30/three-of-the-best-george-michaelson-3/
Event Wrap: 2nd APAC IPv6 Council Meet
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/27/event-wrap-2nd-apac-ipv6-council-meet/
Three of the best: Geoff Huston
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/27/three-of-the-best-geoff-huston-7/
Three of the best: IPv6
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/26/three-of-the-best-ipv6-8/
Event Wrap: ON-IDLE Stakeholders Meeting
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/24/event-wrap-on-idle-stakeholders-meeting/
Three of the best: Measurement
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/24/three-of-the-best-measurement-3/
Event Wrap: China Internet Infrastructure Resources Conference (CNIRC) 2024
Three of the best: Guest Posts
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/12/23/three-of-the-best-guest-posts-7/
NATO’s Orbital Lifeline: A Backup Plan for the Internet
https://circleid.com/posts/natos-orbital-lifeline-a-backup-plan-for-the-internet
Dead terrorist domains for sale, just without the hyphens
https://domainincite.com/30661-dead-terrorist-domains-for-sale-just-without-the-hyphens
My YoY Sales were Flat – What That Could Mean
https://domaininvesting.com/my-yoy-sales-were-flat-what-that-could-mean/
My 5 Favorite .com and Noncom Domain Name Purchases of 2024
https://domaininvesting.com/my-5-favorite-com-and-noncom-domain-name-purchases-of-2024/
25% of my 2024 Purchases Are Noncoms
https://domaininvesting.com/25-noncom-2024/
Closing a Deal in Person
https://domaininvesting.com/closing-a-deal-in-person/
GoDaddy Now Offering Custom Checkout Link
https://domaininvesting.com/godaddy-now-offering-custom-checkout-link/
2024 in review: The Domain Aftermarket
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/01/03/2024-in-review-the-domain-aftermarket/
.Ai approaches 600k domains as handoff nears
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/01/02/ai-nears-600k-domains-as-handoff-nears/
2024 in review: Domain Parking
https://domainnamewire.com/2025/01/02/2024-in-review-domain-parking/
2024 in review: Domain Registration Stagnation
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/12/31/2024-in-review-domain-registration-stagnation/
Unstoppable Domains gets patent for reserved domain name registration
Cripto.com owner sues Crypto.com owner, alleging reverse domain name hijacking
Armor Bank tries reverse domain name hijacking
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/12/30/armor-bank-tries-reverse-domain-name-hijacking/
2025 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #515
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/12/30/2025-predictions-episode-dnw-podcast-515/
Win domains in GoDaddy premium auction? Be sure to add a payment method
Snagging great domains – DNW Podcast #514
https://domainnamewire.com/2024/12/23/snagging-great-domains-dnw-podcast-514/
IGF 2024 Stocktaking
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2024-stocktaking
IGF 2025 Call for Thematic Inputs
https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/igf-2025-call-for-thematic-inputs-0
Social Media
National Internet Exchange of India is launching a new unique capacity-building initiative-picture
National Internet Exchange of India sponsors a major nationwide event
NIXI is proud to sponsor IIGW 2025, where visionaries come together to redefine the future of the Internet.
Date: 6th January 2025
Venue: Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Bengaluru
Be part of the dialogue shaping a smarter, safer, and more inclusive digital tomorrow. To know more visit: https://www.comsnets.org/
Happy 2025 from LK Domain Registry -video
New Year, New Opportunities!
Happy New Year from all of us at LK Domain Registry.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)‘s most recent montly video digest-video
Happy holidays from MYNIC Berhad -picture
Happy Holidays from EyHost Ltd.
Step into 2025 with confidence!
At EyHost Ltd., we provide reliable domain and cloud hosting solutions to bring your dreams online. Whether starting fresh or growing your business, we’re here to ensure your success. Secure your digital future today and make this year extraordinary!
hoster.by: which colleagues was your mysterious Santa? -video
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA): highlights from the concluding ceremony of the 2024 Virtual Camp-video
Public Interest Registry: mind checking the #NetBeacon ?
The NetBeacon Institute provides free tools and services to help the Internet community identify and report DNS Abuse, establish best practices, fund DNS research, and share data. Learn more at https://netbeacon.org/
Whois API, LLC: phishing is the numbers game….and not in your favor
#Phishing is a numbers game. The more potential victims there are, the greater the phishers stand to gain. That makes knowing what the most phished brands are crucial. The WhoisXML API research team sought to identify web properties that could be tied to 2024’s phishing campaigns and found:
– 3,120 branded domains, 12 of which turned out to be malicious
– Eight branded subdomains
– 14 IP addresses, 11 of which turned out to be associated with various threats
Ready to learn about the domains, subdomains, and IP addresses we uncovered? Read: https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/…/the-most-phished-brands…
A special shout-out to ZScaler for this amazing report that served as a bedrock for our investigation: https://www.zscaler.com/…/threatlabz-phishing-report…
Do check it out too!
Merry Xmas from MYNIC Berhad -video
Merry Christmas!
From all of us at MYNIC Berhad, we wish a joyful and blessed Christmas to everyone celebrating in Malaysia. May this special day be filled with love, happiness, and warm moments with your loved ones.
Whois API, LLC: it;s not a sicom, it’s Romcom- and IT-related companies are at risk!
A new #RomCom variant, Snipbot, was detected in several data theft campaigns targeting organizations across the IT, legal, and several other sectors. Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks published a list of IoCs for #Snipbot, which our research team analyzed and compared with Trend Micro’s RomCom 3.0 and 4.0 IoC lists. This led to the discovery of more than 165 artifacts comprising:
– 20 email-connected domains
– 27 additional IP addresses
– 122 IP-connected domains
Several of these properties were found malicious. Learn more about the latest RomCom variant in: https://main.whoisxmlapi.com/…/new-romcom-variant…
Public Interest Registry: the season of greetings is not just the Xmas time!
Wishing all of our friends and followers a warm and joyful Hanukkah! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, love, and happiness to you and your loved ones. Here’s to celebrating traditions, creating new memories, and spreading light all around.
Happy Holidays from hoster.by (and note that THEIR Xmas, just like ISOC.am‘s is on 7 January 2025- funny but true! -video
For MYNIC Berhad‘s generosity sky is the limit: just recently they would give away a brand new car and now- a gold bar, for real! -picture
Why not to spend the holiday season by taking a glimpse into it.com Domains CEO’s book faves- at least, he does read books, which is a rare and envious quality, isn’t it?
Last year, our founder and CEO Andrey Insarov shared transformative books that shaped his views on AI and creativity.
This year, he is excited to present a sequel.
Join us in exploring another selection of inspiring books that broaden perspectives and spark curiosity as we celebrate the festive season:
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ICANN
ICANN Seeks Input on Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
ICANN Board Seeks Input on EPDP-IDNs Phase 2 Final Report
Reflections on 2024 and a New Chapter for ICANN
https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/reflections-on-2024-and-a-new-chapter-for-icann-23-12-2024-en
Seeking Input: Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
Current ICANN Public Consultations
(Open Proceedings)
Continuous Improvement Program Framework
IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030
Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-IDNs for ICANN Board Consideration
Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets
Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
(Pending Reports)
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
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures