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LACNIC reveals insights on combating modern phishing tactics
What happened: LACNIC highlights urgent phishing trends LACNIC recently published a blog post highlighting three key trends in phishing that have emerged in the cybersecurity landscape. The article emphasises the rise of smishing, which uses SMS to deceive users, accounting for…
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AFRINIC’s governance challenges and the future of Africa’s internet
Allegations of AFRINIC IP address misappropriation raised concerns over transparency, as 4.1 million addresses were stolen and sold.
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ARIN adds video verification for new Org ID requests
What happened: ARIN introduces enhanced verification for new organization ID requests ARIN announced an update to its verification process for new Organization ID (Org ID) requests. The change introduces an additional step where requesters may be required to complete a video…
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ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh
What happened: ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh on internet resource management The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is bringing its ‘ARIN on the Road’ event to Raleigh, North Carolina, on 13 March 2025. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh…
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ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset
ICANN's March 2025 receiver update records the court appointment of Gowtamsingh Dabee over AFRINIC and makes board reconstruction a legitimacy test.
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APNIC unveils 2025-2026 conference roadmap
APNIC announces 2025-2026 conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India fostering regional internet governance.
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LACNIC measures internet performance during Chile’s blackout
What happened: LACNIC investigates Chile’s significant internet blackout In early March 2025, parts of Chile experienced significant internet outages due to an unexpected blackout. This disruption affected numerous users and businesses across the country, leading to a heightened…
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LACNIC focuses on RPKI security with key rotation strategies
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI security measures LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance the security of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) by implementing a key rotation strategy. This initiative aims to strengthen trust anchors, which are crucial for…
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LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO to enhance internet growth
What happened: LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO LACNIC has appointed Ernesto Majó as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. With over 20 years of experience at LACNIC, Majó has held various roles, including deputy CEO, where he gained…
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LACNIC publishes insights from the ICP-2 principles questionnaire
What happened：LACNIC publishes ICP-2 feedback insights LACNIC has released a comprehensive report detailing the community responses to its ICP-2 principles questionnaire. Open from 8 October to 6 December 2024, the survey attracted 298 individual submissions from the Regional…
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ARIN updated Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) version
What happened: ARIN updates Number Resource Policy Manual to version 2025.1 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has released an updated version of its Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), version 2025.1, which is now in effect and replaces the previous version.…
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APNIC faces tough questions on ICP-2 update, finances, and governance at AGM 2025
APNIC’s Executive Council has been grilled over its failure to proactively engage members of the Asia-Pacific internet community on the topic of ICP-2’s long-overdue update. Speaking at the AGM held this week during the APRICOT event, Lu Heng, CEO at LARUS Ltd, was just one vocal…
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LACNIC explores member engagement with innovative services
What happened: LACNIC enhances services for better member engagement LACNIC has recently taken steps to enhance its services aimed at improving member engagement. The organisation has introduced a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which seeks to provide a more…
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ARIN announces ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh
What happened: ARIN Announces Upcoming ‘ARIN on the Road’ Workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina ARIN has scheduled an ‘ARIN on the Road’ workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina. This traveling workshop is part of ARIN’s commitment to assisting organizations in maximizing the value of…
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LACNIC enhances internet security with RPKI technology
What happened: RPKI implementation by LACNIC enhances security LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance internet security through the implementation of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) technology. This framework allows routers to independently verify routing…
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ARIN to Retire FTP Support in March 2025
What happened: ARIN to retire FTP service and transition to HTTPS in 2025 In September 2024, ARIN held a consultation to gather community feedback on the retirement of its File Transfer Protocol (FTP) support. Based on the results, ARIN has decided to terminate FTP services by…
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NRS endorses 4 candidates for APNIC Executive Council Election 2025
The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation that lobbies for telecom and internet industry entities to own their IP addresses, has officially announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC)…
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LACNIC examines the impact of outdated BGP attributes
What happened: BGP disruptions highlight LACNIC’s challenges In January 2025, LACNIC reported on significant disruptions caused by obsolete BGP attributes within its region. In 2023, numerous BGP sessions were shut down due to these outdated attributes in routing announcements…
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ARIN announces ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee
What happened: ARIN announces ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee members On January 31, 2025, ARIN announced the formation of the ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting fellows for the ARIN 55 Fellowship…
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ARIN discontinues old SSL and TLS, now supports TLS 1.2 and 1.3
What happened: ARIN discontinues outdated SSL and TLS versions, supports only TLS 1.2 and 1.3 On February 4, 2025, ARIN announced that it has officially discontinued support for outdated Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. Moving forward, ARIN…
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North America governance, transfer-market behavior, and member process monitoring.
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Accountability, member visibility, and implementation signals across the RIPE NCC region.
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Allocation pressure, policy adaptation, and Asia Pacific institutional execution.
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Election process, legal continuity, and board legitimacy under institutional stress.
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Institutional adaptation and ICP-2 governance trajectory in Latin America.
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