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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…
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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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ICANN selects RSM as ASP review panel provider
ICANN has appointed RSM US LLP as the SARP provider for the Applicant Support Program, ensuring a fair evaluation for new gTLD applicants.
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US and APAC allies ban DeepSeek from government devices
The US and its allies are banning Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices, citing national security risks.
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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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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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ICANN report on IDN security threats
ICANN’s latest report on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) reveals insights into security threats faced by non-ASCII domains.
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NANOG 93: Bring networking experts together in Atlanta
NANOG 93 in Atlanta will bring together network engineers and industry experts. LARUS will showcase its innovations in connectivity.
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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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New ICANN CEO outlines vision for the internet’s future
What happened In his first blog post as ICANN’s CEO, Kurtis Lindqvist outlined his vision for the future of the internet. Lindqvist highlighted ICANN’s pivotal role in maintaining the domain name system (DNS) while addressing emerging challenges such as cyber threats and the…
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ICANN seeks community input on FY26–30 plans
ICANN seeks community input on FY26–30 plans. Review drafts and share feedback on initiatives and budgets.
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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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JANOG 55 to spotlight Japan’s networking advancements
What happened: JANOG 55 comes together The Japanese Network Operators’ Group (JANOG) successfully hosted its 55th conference, JANOG 55, in 2025, bringing together a diverse group of professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations in the networking sector. The event…
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RIR Watchdog
Five regional sessions tracking allocation policy, board legitimacy, and institutional continuity.
Open RIR WatchdogCase File
Long-cycle governance dossiers with legal, election, and institutional stress analysis.
Open Case FileNumber Resource Society
Membership, charter, and resource-governance intelligence from the NRS ecosystem.
Open NRS SessionICANN
DNS coordination, accountability frameworks, and global multi-stakeholder process dynamics.
Open ICANN SessionIETF
Protocol standardization trajectory and interoperability risk under fragmented policy conditions.
Open IETF SessionHistory of Internet
Long-cycle infrastructure history used for governance interpretation and structural forecasting.
Open History SessionNOGs
Operator-level implementation intelligence from APRICOT plus regional and national NOG ecosystems.
Open NOGs Session