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You may encounter problems using various features on CircleID.  Home Topics Access Providers Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Brand Protection Broadband Censorship Cloud Computing Cyberattack Cybercrime Cybersecurity Data Center DDoS Attack DNS DNS Security Domain Management Domain Names Email Enum Gaming ICANN Internet Governance Internet of Things Internet Protocol IPv4 Markets IPTV IPv6 Transition Law Malware Mobile Internet Multilinguism Net Neutrality Networks New TLDs P2P Policy & Regulation Privacy Regional Registries Registry Services Satellite Internet Spam Telecom UDRP VoIP VPN Web White Space Whois Wireless Display Options: List by Popularity Chart by Popularity Blogs Latest Recently Discussed Most Discussed Most Viewed News Latest Recently Discussed Most Discussed Most Viewed Community Recently Featured Most Featured Most Active Most Read Recent Members Top 100 Leaderboard Alphabetical View Random View Recent Comments Industry Latest Posts Most Viewed Leaderboard CircleID Members: CSC Brand Registry Group i2Coalition Godaddy Registry Internet Commerce Association IPv4.Global Radix Registry Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) Verisign WhoisXML API Hot Topics:   Domain Names    Cybersecurity    Broadband    Policy & Regulation    Whois    Internet Governance    Telecom    Featured Blogs Elizabeth “Jake” Feinler: The Mother of Whois Dec 05, 2024 10:27 AM PST Elizabeth "Jake" Feinler, known as the "Mother of Whois," transformed internet infrastructure as the ARPANET Network Information Center's lead. Her work in organizing data and pioneering Whois set the foundation for modern internet protocols. A trailblazer in technology, she championed inclusivity, mentoring women and minorities, while her legacy endures as a cornerstone of the digital age. more By Steve Crocker 0 Comments Views: 605 Cybersecurity Standards Competition Dec 04, 2024 2:08 PM PST The conventional wisdom in the world of legacy standards-making is that monolithic standards produce, if not accelerate, better products and services. Conformance, certification, and associated labelling schemes to implement those standards were believed essential to trust. Although competition law seems now evolving in the other direction, regulatory standards-making bodies themselves have been accorded considerable anticompetitive cartel liability protection. more By Anthony Rutkowski 0 Comments Views: 1,024 UN Cyber Diplomacy II: Cybersecurity and Autonomous Weapon Systems Nov 27, 2024 10:21 AM PST Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence were among the key topics at the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA). UNGA's 1st Committee, responsible for disarmament and international security, concluded its negotiations in mid-November 2024. It discussed the 3rd Annual Progress Report (APR) of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) and adopted a resolution that recommends, inter alia, the establishment of a new permanent cybersecurity mechanism within the UN system. Furthermore, it adopted two resolutions on autonomous weapon systems (AWS). more By Wolfgang Kleinwächter 0 Comments Views: 3,426 Is Verisign a Monopoly? Does It Matter? Nov 26, 2024 12:59 PM PST Senator Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Jerry Nadler recently wrote a letter complaining that VeriSign overcharges for .com domains due to its market power. They sent it to the Department of Justice and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). While you can make a reasonable case that the claim is true, two more interesting questions are "Why now?" and "Why bother?" more By John Levine 8 Comments Views: 4,112 Starlink Backhaul for Rural Community WiFi: A Game Changer in Kenya? Nov 26, 2024 12:33 PM PST Starlink launched maritime service in July 2022, and by January 2023 Elcome International LLC, a maritime technology solution provider since 1970, had installed multi-antenna Starlink Maritime arrays on two super yachts with more than 100 passengers and crew. Elcome launched its Starlink maritime service in May 2024 and now has over 3,000 terminals under management. more By Larry Press 0 Comments Views: 3,170 Copper Theft Costs $1.5 to $2 Billion Annually: A Growing Crisis with Severe Consequences Nov 26, 2024 11:21 AM PST I recently saw that AT&T is offering a $10,000 reward to anybody who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of people stealing copper wiring. The particular announcement is related to a recent theft of copper in South Dallas, Texas, but there have been numerous other thefts. This is not a small problem, and the estimated value of stolen telephone copper is between $1.5 and $2 billion annually. more By Doug Dawson 0 Comments Views: 3,071 New Data on Domain Name Contact Availability and Privacy Nov 22, 2024 8:22 AM PST Nearly 90% of the internet's generic top-level (gTLD) domain names do not have identifying contact information in the Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) system, according to a report by Interisle Consulting Group. A key finding of the report is the rapid growth of registrar-provided proxy service offerings and the inclusion of these services for both new and existing registrations. more By Scott Schnell 0 Comments Views: 4,613 Copyright Infringement: a New Worry for ISPs Nov 19, 2024 11:16 AM PST Recent court rulings hold ISPs accountable for failing to disconnect users accused of copyright infringement, sparking alarm across the industry. As record labels push for harsh penalties and ISPs warn of the potential for mass disconnections, the debate highlights the flaws of outdated copyright laws and raises critical questions about fairness, enforcement, and the future of internet access. more By Doug Dawson 3 Comments Views: 6,762 The Challenge Facing African TLDs Nov 19, 2024 11:04 AM PST Africa's digital ecosystem is growing rapidly, with internet access becoming a central driver for innovation, business, and socio-economic development. As this digital adoption expands, so too does the importance of domain governance, particularly the effective management of Top-Level Domains (TLDs). Unfortunately, over the years, African registries have struggled to manage their TLDs, often leading to missed opportunities, inefficiencies, and a loss of competitive edge in the global domain market. more By Daniel Greenberg 0 Comments Views: 4,699 Shaping the Future of ICP-2: Community Input Extended to December 2024 Nov 16, 2024 9:35 AM PST In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization initiated a process to undertake a significant update to Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2); the policy which specifies the criteria for establishing new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). The Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) has been tasked with managing the revision process, emphasizing community engagement and transparency. more By John Curran 0 Comments Views: 5,175 Led by Ted Cruz, the GOP Doesn’t Want Affordable Internet Nov 13, 2024 12:41 PM PST In the coming months, we're set to witness the largest investment in America's digital infrastructure in history: $42.5 billion that should be a true lifeline for millions of Americans struggling with slow, unreliable, or nonexistent internet connections. But as with any massive government spending program, the devil is in the details - and Republican lawmakers, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, are doing their best to ensure those details work against their own constituents. more By Tyler Cooper 2 Comments Views: 5,991 Global Satellite Surge Intensifies Competition for Low-Orbit Broadband Nov 13, 2024 9:28 AM PST The City of Shanghai entered the low-orbit broadband satellite market. Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST) launched 18 satellites in August and a second batch of 18 satellites in October. The satellites are being branded as Qianfan, or 'Thousand Sails.' SSST satellites are being launched by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) using the Long March 6A rocket. more By Doug Dawson 0 Comments Views: 4,663 11 Information Economy Policy Reversals Coming to a Marketplace Near You! Nov 12, 2024 4:16 PM PST In the wake of the election, sweeping policy shifts in the information economy are set to accelerate. Expect fast-tracked FCC reforms, Starlink subsidies, and AI-driven oversight to redefine media, tech, and regulatory landscapes. From relaxed antitrust to intensified media control, these eleven reversals signal a move toward deregulation and Chicago School libertarianism, with lasting impacts on U.S. markets and governance. more By Rob Frieden 0 Comments Views: 5,058 Why We Need to Discard the Word “Multistakeholder” Nov 11, 2024 2:26 PM PST A CircleID post by Alexander Klimburg takes aim at my article, "The Power to Govern Ourselves," delivered at the Gig-Arts conference in June. That speech, available here on the blog, argued that: "Multistakeholder does not describe a governance model. It never has. It was always a compromised Public Relations concept," one that muddied the distinction between governance by state actors and non-state actors. What really made the Internet institutions unique was their break with sovereignty. more By Milton Mueller 0 Comments Views: 4,417 DOTZON Study: Digital Company Brands 2024 Nov 11, 2024 12:35 PM PST DOTZON presents the seventh edition of the Digital Company Brands study. After having introduced the study in 2018, DOTZON continued to expand and enhance the underlying data to display how companies successfully use their Digital Company Brands. The Digital Company Brand is the digital dimension of a company brand and mirrors the "digitalness " of a company. For "Digital Company Brands 2024", all companies worldwide that have their own internet extension were once again analysed.  more By Katrin Ohlmer 0 Comments Views: 4,253 The Missing Data: Measuring ISP User Populations Nov 11, 2024 9:16 AM PST In our physical world, census information is used to inform the planning processes behind the provision of infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals, housing, and similar. It can be used to assess the impact of natural disasters or to understand a society's needs in terms of food and energy security. Demographic data is also used to inform investment and business decisions. You'd think that the Internet itself would be awash with similar information. more By Geoff Huston 0 Comments Views: 4,581 Enterprise Domain Stargazing: Understanding Your Company’s Galaxy of Domains Nov 08, 2024 11:10 AM PST In CSC's recent insight paper, we address the trend that many business leaders today don't realize the extent to which their modern enterprise -- and its millions of digital assets -- rely on. It's a vast domain ecosystem that needs to be protected from online threats. Often, to better understand this need for domain security, we need to understand how critical and interconnected domains are within a business. more By Sue Watts 0 Comments Views: 4,468 Project 2025: The Internet and Cybersecurity Nov 07, 2024 3:41 PM PST As the saying goes, elections have consequences. The consequences are underscored in the recent U.S. Presidential election and the potential impact on the Internet, infrastructure and cybersecurity. In the context of the CircleID global community, it seems worth asking where things are headed? It does beg for an analysis of what is actually proposed in Presidential Transition Project 2025 related to things internet and cybersecurity. more By Anthony Rutkowski 3 Comments Views: 5,338 The Internet’s Two Bodies: Understanding the Multistakeholder Reign Nov 05, 2024 8:44 AM PST The reports of multistakeholder Internet governance's demise are greatly exaggerated. This article explores the dual nature of multistakeholderism: its evolving, sometimes contentious practice as the "First Body," and its enduring principle of actor plurality as the "Second Body." Despite criticism and challenges, multistakeholderism remains crucial for a resilient, non-state-led Internet, underscoring the need to adapt and uphold its foundational pluralism. more By Alexander Klimburg 3 Comments Views: 3,304 The Role of Cloud Resource Provisioning in Web App CICD Pipelines Nov 05, 2024 3:32 AM PST Thanks to wide adoption of the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach, programmatic provisioning of cloud resources is slowly transforming almost every aspect of computing, with administration of web apps having emerged as a key use case. With IaC, it's possible to streamline resource management tasks, shorten time-to-market, control costs, and scale at will. The adoption of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) pipelines is already making a huge difference in web app deployment and cloud resource management. more By Evan Morris 0 Comments Views: 1,840 View More News Briefs Chinese Hackers Exploit U.S. Telecom Systems, Eviction Efforts Lag Quick Read Dec 04, 8:12 AM PST American officials have revealed an ongoing struggle to expel Chinese hackers from telecommunications networks, months after the espionage was first discovered. The campaign, attributed to a group called "Salt Typhoon," has infiltrated major telecom carriers, particularly in the Washington region. more Views: 713 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, Telecom, Meta’s $10 Billion Plan to Build the World’s Largest Subsea Cable Network Quick Read Dec 01, 8:30 AM PST Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is embarking on an ambitious $10 billion project to construct a privately-owned, 40,000-kilometer subsea cable network. Dubbed the "mother of all submarine cables," this endeavor aims to bolster Meta's data infrastructure and sidestep geopolitical risks associated with traditional cable routes. more Views: 2,754 - Add Comment Related Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Broadband, Telecom, FCC Clears SpaceX, T-Mobile Deal to Expand Coverage to Dead Zones Quick Read Nov 28, 11:20 AM PST The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted T-Mobile and SpaceX approval to extend mobile coverage to remote areas using satellite technology. This marks the first authorization of its kind, allowing collaboration between a wireless carrier and a satellite operator to utilize spectrum bands traditionally reserved for terrestrial services. more Views: 2,292 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Broadband, Policy & Regulation, Telecom, Wi-Fi 8: Beyond Speed, Towards Seamless Connectivity Quick Read Nov 15, 10:50 AM PST As the IEEE 802.11 task force turns its attention to developing Wi-Fi 8, the next iteration of wireless networking standards, the focus has shifted from sheer speed to enhancing user experience. more Views: 5,835 - Add Comment Related Topics: Broadband, Wireless, Biden Administration to Back UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Controversy Quick Read Nov 12, 11:21 AM PST The Biden administration is poised to support a contentious United Nations cybercrime treaty, a move likely to spark debate over potential abuses, according to top officials.  more Views: 4,377 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Internet Governance, Policy & Regulation, PIR Reaches 11 Million .ORG Domains, Citing Growth and Online Safety Efforts Quick Read Nov 11, 11:35 AM PST Public Interest Registry (PIR), the nonprofit managing the .ORG domain, recently announced it now oversees 11 million registrations. Jon Nevett, PIR's CEO, attributes this growth to what he describes as a "responsible" expansion, emphasizing a focus on security and community support. more Views: 4,229 - Add Comment Related Topics: Domain Names, Registry Services, Internet Visionaries Honored with Postel Service Award Quick Read Nov 08, 10:51 AM PST The Internet Society has announced the 2024 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award recipients, honoring Steve Crocker and Xing Li for their pioneering work in advancing the global Internet infrastructure. more Views: 4,223 - Add Comment Related Topics: Internet Protocol, Networks, T-Mobile Breaks Upload Speed Record with New 5G Dual Connectivity Quick Read Nov 08, 10:18 AM PST T-Mobile has claimed a new world record in 5G upload speeds, achieving an impressive 2.2 Gbps in tests conducted at California's SoFi Stadium. Partnering with Ericsson and Qualcomm, the telecommunications firm leveraged an emerging technology, 5G Dual Connectivity (5G DC), which combines mid-band and millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum bands. more Views: 3,396 - Add Comment Related Topics: Mobile Internet, Telecom, Wireless, OpenAI Buys Chat.com, Redirected to ChatGPT Quick Read Nov 07, 9:09 AM PST OpenAI has acquired Chat.com, a domain name previously purchased for $15.5 million by HubSpot's co-founder Dharmesh Shah. Initially registered in 1996, the domain saw significant investment due to its prime fit with the rapidly growing AI chatbot sector, especially as tools like ChatGPT gain mainstream attention. more Views: 6,279 - Add Comment Related Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Domain Names, Chinese Hackers Had Access to Canadian Government Systems for Years, Report Reveals Quick Read Nov 01, 2:00 PM PDT For five years, Canadian government networks have been vulnerable to Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage, according to a recent report by Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE). more Views: 3,752 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cyberattack, EU Internet Advocates Push Back Against Telecom “Fair-Share” Fees Quick Read Oct 29, 11:01 AM PDT In a joint statement to the European Commission's new tech appointee, Henna Virkkunen, a coalition of internet advocacy groups has firmly opposed recent proposals aimed at imposing network fees on content providers. more Views: 7,535 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Broadband, Net Neutrality, Policy & Regulation, Telecom, Security Shortfalls Exposed in End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Storage Providers Quick Read Oct 28, 8:37 AM PDT A recent study critically examines the security of popular end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) cloud storage providers, uncovering significant vulnerabilities in platforms widely marketed for their user-controlled privacy features. more Views: 3,121 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Senate Urges Domain Registrars to Combat Russian Election Interference Quick Read Oct 24, 12:12 PM PDT The United States Senate Intelligence Committee Chair, Mark Warner, has called on several domain name registrars, including Namecheap, GoDaddy, and Cloudflare, to address the misuse of their services by Russian actors attempting to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. more Views: 4,068 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cybersecurity, Domain Names, IPv6 Transition Stalls as Internet Moves Beyond IP Addresses Quick Read Oct 24, 11:42 AM PDT The shift from IPv4 to IPv6 has been a protracted and complex process, raising questions about why this transition has been so sluggish despite the depletion of IPv4 addresses more than a decade ago. more Views: 4,490 - Add Comment Related Topics: Internet Protocol, IPv6 Transition, IPv4 Markets, Networks, Starlink Poised to Enter India After Regulatory Shift Quick Read Oct 21, 11:27 AM PDT After facing several regulatory obstacles, Elon Musk's Starlink is on the brink of entering the Indian market, a move that could reshape the country's digital landscape. more Views: 6,816 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Broadband, Satellite Internet, Wireless, Sudanese Nationals Charged in Global Cyberattack Campaign Quick Read Oct 17, 7:15 AM PDT Two Sudanese nationals have been indicted for allegedly leading Anonymous Sudan, a cybercriminal group responsible for over 35,000 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. more Views: 5,069 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, DDoS Attack, Apple’s New Benchmark, ‘GSM-Symbolic,’ Highlights AI Reasoning Flaws Quick Read Oct 14, 10:52 AM PDT A recent study conducted by Apple's artificial intelligence (AI) researchers has raised significant concerns about the reliability of large language models (LLMs) in mathematical reasoning tasks. Despite the impressive advancements made by models like OpenAI's GPT and Meta's LLaMA, the study reveals fundamental flaws in their ability to handle even basic arithmetic when faced with slight variations in the wording of questions. more Views: 8,694 - Add Comment Related Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Ukraine Arrests VPN Operator Facilitating Access to Russian Internet Quick Read Oct 11, 9:07 AM PDT Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man in Khmelnytskyi for running an illicit virtual private network (VPN) service that enabled access to the Russian segment of the internet, known as Runet. more Views: 6,962 - Add Comment Related Topics: Censorship, VPN, Future of .io Domain Uncertain as UK Relinquishes Chagos Islands Quick Read Oct 11, 8:38 AM PDT The United Kingdom's recent decision to relinquish control over the Chagos Islands as part of a treaty with Mauritius has raised significant questions about the future of the popular .io domain. more Views: 5,666 - Add Comment Related Topics: Domain Names, ICANN, Internet Governance, FCC Approves Starlink for Direct-to-Cell Service in Hurricane-Stricken North Carolina Quick Read Oct 07, 8:21 AM PDT Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX's Starlink to provide direct-to-cell coverage in affected regions. more Views: 5,176 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Broadband, Mobile Internet, Satellite Internet, Telecom, Wireless, NordVPN Introduces Quantum-Resilient Encryption Quick Read Oct 02, 11:48 AM PDT NordVPN, a leading VPN service provider, has unveiled its first application featuring quantum-resilient encryption – a significant advancement in cybersecurity. Post-quantum cryptography support is currently available on NordVPN’s Linux client, with plans to extend this enhanced security to all applications by early 2025. more Views: 4,960 - Add Comment Related Topics: Cybersecurity, VPN, Starlink Surpasses 4 Million Subscribers, Cementing Dominance in Satellite Internet Quick Read Sep 27, 8:20 AM PDT Starlink, SpaceX's satellite-based internet service, has hit a major milestone by surpassing 4 million subscribers worldwide. SpaceX confirmed the news on Thursday after company President Gwynne Shotwell hinted earlier in the week that the service would reach the mark within days. more Views: 14,690 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Satellite Internet, Wireless, Hawaiian Airlines Introduces Free Starlink Satellite Internet on Entire Airbus Fleet Quick Read Sep 27, 7:12 AM PDT Hawaiian Airlines has completed the installation of Starlink's high-speed satellite internet across its entire Airbus fleet, making it the first major U.S. carrier to offer free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on transpacific flights. more Views: 4,934 - Add Comment Related Topics: Access Providers, Satellite Internet, Wireless, NIS 2 Directive Set for Implementation with New Guidelines, But Concerns Remain Quick Read Sep 26, 1:17 PM PDT The NIS Cooperation Group has released critical guidance for the implementation of Article 28 under the NIS 2 Directive, focusing on registration data accuracy obligations for top-level domain (TLD) registries, registrars, and related services in the EU. more Views: 8,080 - Add Comment Related Topics: Domain Names, Internet Governance, Policy & Regulation, Registry Services, Whois, Colombia Avoids $350 Million Lawsuit Over “.co” Domain Dispute Quick Read Sep 25, 9:01 AM PDT Colombia has successfully defended itself against a $350 million lawsuit filed by U.S. company Vercara, formerly known as Neustar, in a legal battle over the management of the ".co" internet domain. more Views: 7,005 - Add Comment Related Topics: Domain Names, Law, Registry Services, View More Most Read – Last 30 Days Wi-Fi 8: Beyond Speed, Towards Seamless Connectivity Add Comment Views: 5,835 Biden Administration to Back UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Controversy Add Comment Views: 4,377 PIR Reaches 11 Million .ORG Domains, Citing Growth and Online Safety Efforts Add Comment Views: 4,229 Internet Visionaries Honored with Postel Service Award Add Comment Views: 4,223 T-Mobile Breaks Upload Speed Record with New 5G Dual Connectivity Add Comment Views: 3,396 Meta’s $10 Billion Plan to Build the World’s Largest Subsea Cable Network Add Comment Views: 2,754 FCC Clears SpaceX, T-Mobile Deal to Expand Coverage to Dead Zones Add Comment Views: 2,292 View More Recent Comments John Levine commented on: Is Verisign a Monopoly? 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