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ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting registration now open
What happened: ARIN opens registration for ARIN 55 Public Policy Meeting On January 22, 2025, ARIN announced that registration is now open for the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting. The event will take place from April 27-30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will…

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RIPE NCC issues guidance on securing API keys
What happened RIPE NCC has released new security guidelines on the proper handling and protection of API keys, aiming to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive network resources. API keys, which are used to authenticate and access services, are a common target for hackers when…

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Watering hole cyberattacks increase, warns APNIC
What happened APNIC has reported an increase in watering hole cyberattacks, a sophisticated hacking technique in which cybercriminals compromise legitimate websites to infect users with malware. This type of attack is particularly dangerous because it targets trusted websites…

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LACNIC reveals the evolution of netmasks in the internet era
What happened: LACNIC explores the evolution of netmasks The LACNIC blog recently published an insightful article detailing the evolution of netmasks in the context of IPv4 addressing. Initially, the internet operated on a flat addressing scheme, with a simplistic structure that…

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LACNIC exposes leak of thousands of Fortinet device credentials
What happened: Fortinet credentials leaked in massive breach A significant data breach has emerged as a group of criminals leaked the configuration files, IP addresses, and VPN access credentials of over 15,000 Fortigate devices on the dark web. Each folder contained a Fortigate…

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ARIN concludes ICP-2 consultation to update RIR criteria
What happened: ARIN concludes ICP-2 Principles Consultation to update RIR criteria On January 22, 2025, ARIN announced the completion of the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2) Principles Consultation. This consultation, initiated by the Number Resource Organization (NRO)…

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ARIN announces updates to its mailing lists for 2025
What happened: ARIN updates mailing lists for improved community engagement in 2025 ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has announced updates to its mailing lists for 2025, aiming to foster better communication and engagement among its community members. The updates…

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LACNIC marks 30 years as Namex achieves terabit milestone
What happened: Namex achieves Terabit traffic milestone On January 15, 2025, Namex achieved a historic milestone by reaching the first terabit of internet network traffic. This significant event coincided with the live broadcast of the Inter – Bologna football match on DAZN…

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ARIN updates TAL for RPKI compatibility
ARIN updates the TAL for better compatibility with RPKI validators, adding new remarks on disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations.

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ARIN adds IRR Auto-Manager to ARIN Online
What happened: ARIN introduces IRR Auto-Manager in ARIN Online updates On January 13, 2025, ARIN announced the addition of new features to ARIN Online, with the highlight being the IRR Auto-Manager. This new functionality allows organizations to selectively create auto-managed…

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ARIN highlights top blog content from 2024
What happened: ARIN highlights most popular blog posts of 2024 ARIN has released a roundup of its top blog content from 2024, highlighting the most-read articles and key topics that resonated with its community. The blog posts covered a variety of subjects, including the progress…

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RIPE NCC 2025 invoices and payment extensions
RIPE NCC will issue 2025 invoices in January and provide payment extensions for members affected by crises.

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Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions
Nominations for four APNIC Executive Council positions must be submitted by 6 February 2025 via the official form

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ARIN updates Trust Anchor Locator for improved RPKI validation
What happened: ARIN updates TAL to enhance RPKI verification process ARIN has announced a change to its Trust Anchor Locator (TAL), which is crucial for verifying certificates and Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) repository.…

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RIPE NCC to host SEE 13 meeting in Bulgaria
What happened: RIPE NCC publishes announcement of SEE 13th meeting The RIPE NCC has announced that its SEE 13 meeting will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 7-8, 2025. This event aims to bring together industry professionals, including network engineers and technology experts…

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ARIN opens 55 fellowship applications for 2025
What happened: ARIN opens applications for 55 fellowships in 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially announced the opening of 55 fellowship applications for its 2025 program. The fellowship aims to promote the development of future leaders in…

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LACNIC invites presentations for internet development forum
What happened: Internet forum offers presentation opportunities The LACNIC Technical Forum has announced its call for presentations focused on regional internet development. This event, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 5 to 9 May, is part of the LACNIC 43 conference. After…

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ARIN explores methods to improve the value of IXPs
What happened: ARIN explores the value of IXPs ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has published a blog discussing the role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the global internet infrastructure and how they can be optimized to add more value to the network ecosystem.…

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LACNIC shapes encryption legislation across the Southern Cone
What happened: Encryption regulations study in the Southern Cone LACNIC has released an insightful study detailing the legislative landscape of encryption in the Southern Cone, focusing on Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Conducted by Thobias Prado Moura, the…

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ARIN launches initiatives to support IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN introduces new programs to support IPv6 adoption ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has launched a series of new initiatives aimed at supporting IPv6 adoption and improving internet resource management across North America. These initiatives include…
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