ITU MEETING IN DOHA TO CONSIDER PROPOSALS AFFECTING GLOBAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE
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An African proposal seeks changes to how international telecommunications regulations are reviewed. Governments meeting in Doha will consider the ITU's future role alongside existing Internet rn more:
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An African proposal seeks changes to how international telecommunications regulations are reviewed. Governments meeting in Doha will consider the ITU's future role alongside existing Internet rn more:
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MORE THAN 80% OF AFRINIC ADDRESSES DETECTED OUTSIDE AFRICA LINKED TO A SINGLE COMPANY
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IPinfo measurements identify 375,808 IPv4 addresses associated with Cloud Innovation outside the AfriNIC region. The findings raise questions about allocation obligations, but location alone ractual breach.
By Emmanuel Vitus
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IPinfo measurements identify 375,808 IPv4 addresses associated with Cloud Innovation outside the AfriNIC region. The findings raise questions about allocation obligations, but location alone ractual breach.
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BEYOND BLIND TRUST: RETHINKING AI GOVERNANCE FOR OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE
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As autonomous AI agents gain access to critical systems, a proposed framework combines risk-based Zero Trust, capability fencing and supply chain safeguards to strengthen operational resilience.
By Kenny Huang
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As autonomous AI agents gain access to critical systems, a proposed framework combines risk-based Zero Trust, capability fencing and supply chain safeguards to strengthen operational resilience.
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CAN AN OPEN-SOURCE PROJECT HAVE UNREGISTERED TRADEMARK RIGHTS? LESSONS FROM LIBBITCOIN
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A WIPO panel ordered the transfer of libbitcoin.org after recognizing unregistered trademark rights. The ruling highlights the importance of community recognition and documented stewardship when a project's founder is no longer its maintainer.
By Ivan Lipshitz
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A WIPO panel ordered the transfer of libbitcoin.org after recognizing unregistered trademark rights. The ruling highlights the importance of community recognition and documented stewardship when a project's founder is no longer its maintainer.
By Ivan Lipshitz
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AI AGENTS AND THE END OF ENDPOINT PRIVACY
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End-to-end encryption protects messages in transit, but what happens when an AI agent can read them on a recipient’s device? The privacy of a conversation may depend on settings beyond the sender’s control.
By Nabil Benamar
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End-to-end encryption protects messages in transit, but what happens when an AI agent can read them on a recipient’s device? The privacy of a conversation may depend on settings beyond the sender’s control.
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ICANN SETS INTERNET GOVERNANCE AGENDA FOR IGF 2026
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Nairobi sessions will address Universal Acceptance, new gTLDs and African participation. ICANN's agenda outlines discussions but no measurable implementation commitments.
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Nairobi sessions will address Universal Acceptance, new gTLDs and African participation. ICANN's agenda outlines discussions but no measurable implementation commitments.
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FINNISH COURT JAILS TWO SHIP CREW MEMBERS FOR BALTIC SEA CABLE DAMAGE
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The Fitburg dragged its anchor 130 kilometers across the seabed, damaging two telecom cables. The convictions also address Finland's jurisdiction over offenses beyond its territorial waters.
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The Fitburg dragged its anchor 130 kilometers across the seabed, damaging two telecom cables. The convictions also address Finland's jurisdiction over offenses beyond its territorial waters.
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AFRINIC, MEMBER RIGHTS AND EXECUTIVE INTERFERENCE
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AFRINIC's demand to remove Cloud Innovation from its company register has renewed a dispute over court orders and member rights. Who has the authority to determine membership and hold registry administrators accountable?
By Lu Heng
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AFRINIC's demand to remove Cloud Innovation from its company register has renewed a dispute over court orders and member rights. Who has the authority to determine membership and hold registry administrators accountable?
By Lu Heng
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NOTE 75: FORCED REPRESENTATION: RIPE NCC, “CHINESE DISINFORMATION,” AND THE FICTION OF AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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Following an exchange at a RIPE NCC meeting, Lu Heng questions whether a community can claim to be inclusive while dismissing dissent through national identity.
By Lu Heng
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Following an exchange at a RIPE NCC meeting, Lu Heng questions whether a community can claim to be inclusive while dismissing dissent through national identity.
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THE FEBRUARY CASE THAT COULD END AFRICA'S INTERNET REGISTRY
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Cloud Innovation's petition to dissolve AFRINIC is expected back in court in February 2027. Who would maintain Africa's IP address registry and authorize changes if liquidation proceeds?
By Emmanuel Vitus
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Cloud Innovation's petition to dissolve AFRINIC is expected back in court in February 2027. Who would maintain Africa's IP address registry and authorize changes if liquidation proceeds?
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REGISTRARS MUST OFFER DNSSEC, BUT FEWER THAN ONE IN TEN USE IT THEMSELVES
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A study of 698 ICANN-accredited registrar domains finds just 9.46% have DNSSEC enabled. European registrars lead at 22.73%, compared with 7.45% in North America and 3.46% in Asia.
By Tobias Sattler
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A study of 698 ICANN-accredited registrar domains finds just 9.46% have DNSSEC enabled. European registrars lead at 22.73%, compared with 7.45% in North America and 3.46% in Asia.
By Tobias Sattler
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AFRICA YOUTH IGF: POLITICAL LEADERS MUST LISTEN, NOT JUST SPEAK
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Youth Internet governance forums should do more than give officials a platform to speak. Lasting influence requires dialogue, accountability and follow-through on young people's recommendations.
By Abubakari Saddiq Adams
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Youth Internet governance forums should do more than give officials a platform to speak. Lasting influence requires dialogue, accountability and follow-through on young people's recommendations.
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DNS ANALYSIS REVEALS INFRASTRUCTURE LINKED TO APT36'S RAPIDRUST CAMPAIGN
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An investigation of APT36's RapidRust campaign identified 341 email-connected domains, two malicious IP addresses, and additional infrastructure linked through DNS and WHOIS records.
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An investigation of APT36's RapidRust campaign identified 341 email-connected domains, two malicious IP addresses, and additional infrastructure linked through DNS and WHOIS records.
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SHOPIFY FILING POINTS TO $99 MILLION PRICE FOR SHOP.COM DOMAIN ACQUISITION
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A $99 million expenditure in Shopify's financial filing could establish a new domain sales record, surpassing AI.com's reported $70 million. The company has not explicitly d for Shop.com alone.
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A $99 million expenditure in Shopify's financial filing could establish a new domain sales record, surpassing AI.com's reported $70 million. The company has not explicitly d for Shop.com alone.
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CYBERATTACKS ON SUPERMARKET REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS SPREAD ACROSS EUROPE
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More than 100 stores report disruptions as attackers manipulate connected refrigeration equipment. Authorities urge operators to secure exposed controllers, while possible links to earlier attacks remain unconfirmed.
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More than 100 stores report disruptions as attackers manipulate connected refrigeration equipment. Authorities urge operators to secure exposed controllers, while possible links to earlier attacks remain unconfirmed.
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WHAT DRIVES DOMAIN NAME RENEWALS? LESSONS FROM 40 MILLION CCTLD REGISTRATIONS
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A study across 10 ccTLD registries finds that domain age and registrant location strongly influence renewals, while other indicators vary between markets.
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A study across 10 ccTLD registries finds that domain age and registrant location strongly influence renewals, while other indicators vary between markets.
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WHO TELLS THE TIME? MEASURING NTP EXPOSURE ACROSS PUBLICLY ROUTED IPV4 PREFIXES
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A study found NTP responders across 225 IPv4 prefixes in the Dominican Republic, suggesting unintended public exposure. Its documented national time service could not be verified.
By Wilson Ramírez
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A study found NTP responders across 225 IPv4 prefixes in the Dominican Republic, suggesting unintended public exposure. Its documented national time service could not be verified.
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INTERNET SOCIETY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 2027 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Four trustee seats will be filled through the Society's Chapters, Organization Members and IETF. Nominations are open to members and nonmembers until December 11, 2026.
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Four trustee seats will be filled through the Society's Chapters, Organization Members and IETF. Nominations are open to members and nonmembers until December 11, 2026.
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BEWARE THE BOTS: RISING AI TRAFFIC THREATENS TO RESHAPE ISP NETWORKS
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Bot traffic is reshaping Internet network demands, challenging traditional approaches to capacity planning and billing. For smaller ISPs, the shift toward AI-driven traffic could bring significant costs and difficult operational choices.
By Doug Dawson
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Bot traffic is reshaping Internet network demands, challenging traditional approaches to capacity planning and billing. For smaller ISPs, the shift toward AI-driven traffic could bring significant costs and difficult operational choices.
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MAINTAINING THE ITU "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE" RESOLUTION
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A US proposal would rename AI as “super intelligence” and bar ITU work on governance, regulation and ethics. The author argues it would undermine international consensus.
By Anthony Rutkowski
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A US proposal would rename AI as “super intelligence” and bar ITU work on governance, regulation and ethics. The author argues it would undermine international consensus.
By Anthony Rutkowski
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