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RIR Watchdog, Case File, NRS, ICANN, IETF, History of Internet, and NOG sessions.

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Ofcom enforces Online Safety Act

The UK’s Online Safety Act, enforced from 17 March 2025, requires online platforms to implement measures against illegal content.

Mar 18, 2025

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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…

Mar 17, 2025

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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.

Mar 13, 2025

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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…

Mar 13, 2025

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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…

Mar 13, 2025

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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.

Mar 11, 2025

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APNIC unveils 2025-2026 conference roadmap

APNIC announces 2025-2026 conferences in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India fostering regional internet governance.

Mar 10, 2025

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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…

Mar 7, 2025

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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…

Mar 7, 2025

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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…

Mar 6, 2025

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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…

Mar 5, 2025

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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.…

Mar 5, 2025

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APNIC updates on resource audit at APRICOT 2025

APNIC updates on resource audit progress, findings, investigations, and policy compliance initiatives at APRICOT 2025.

Feb 28, 2025

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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…

Feb 27, 2025

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Sponsor shock at APRICOT dinner: Canceled member now top supporter

In what will be a surprise to those with access to the inner workings and communications of the Asia-Pacific internet community, LARUS Ltd was revealed this week as the key sponsor of the APRICOT dinner, taking place in Malaysia. APRICOT (Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference…

Feb 26, 2025

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ICANN reopens call for nominating committee members

What happened: ICANN seeks additional candidates for NomCom The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the reopening of the Expressions of Interest period for members of the 2025 Nominating Committee (NomCom) Standing Committee. This decision…

Feb 26, 2025

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APRICOT 2025: Shaping the future of internet technologies

What happened: APRICOT 2025 relocated to Malaysia with rich agenda APRICOT 2025, the Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies, is taking place in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, from 19th to 27th February. Originally scheduled for Dhaka, Bangladesh, the…

Feb 24, 2025

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MYNOG – connecting Malaysia’s network operators

MYNOG’s role in Malaysia’s telecommunications Founded with the vision of fostering a vibrant community among network operators in Malaysia, MYNOG has become a pivotal platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and industry advancement.At the heart of MYNOG’s mission is its…

Feb 20, 2025

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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…

Feb 18, 2025

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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…

Feb 18, 2025

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Governance Branch

RIR Watchdog

Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.

Open RIR Watchdog

Case File

Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.

Open Case File

Number Resource Society

Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.

Open NRS Session

ICANN

DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.

Open ICANN Session

IETF

Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.

Open IETF Session

History of Internet

Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.

Open History Session

NOGs

Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.

Open NOGs Session