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NLnet Labs launches community forum for DNS projects Featured NLnet Labs launches community forum for DNS projects NLnet Labs consolidates its open-source DNS and security project discussions onto a new Discourse platform, phasing out mailing lists while preserving archives. by AEU DNS Newsroom Read article IP Geolocation Is Evidence, Not Certainty, Experts Say Featured IP Geolocation Is Evidence, Not Certainty, Experts Say At APNIC 62 in Mumbai, experts said IP geolocation is evidence, not certainty, and called for wider geofeed adoption to improve accuracy and privacy. by AEU DNS Newsroom Read article ASPA: The new RPKI object that catches route leaks Featured ASPA: The new RPKI object that catches route leaks APNIC has deployed support for ASPAs, letting network operators validate BGP paths and catch route leaks. A new webinar explains how it works. by AEU DNS Newsroom Read article

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BGP hijack plus fake TLS certificate hit Softaculous

BGP hijack plus fake TLS certificate hit Softaculous

A BGP hijack and a fraudulently issued TLS certificate let attackers push a malicious Virtualizor update to some Softaculous customers.

22 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article
DNSSEC root key rollover set for 11 October 2026

DNSSEC root key rollover set for 11 October 2026

ICANN will replace the DNSSEC root key-signing key on 11 October 2026, while APNIC reports show certificate revocation still fails in Chrome and Safari.

21 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article
Negative DNS Replies Drive Repeat Queries, APNIC Data Shows

Negative DNS Replies Drive Repeat Queries, APNIC Data Shows

APNIC Labs measurements show that the way a DNS server says 'no' changes how many repeat queries hit resolvers, clients, and authoritative servers.

17 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article
AI bug reports overwhelm DNS software maintainers

AI bug reports overwhelm DNS software maintainers

NLnet Labs says AI security reports arrive by the hundreds, leaving DNS software teams little time for new features.

17 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article
APNIC Finds Two Nameservers Cut DNS Repeat Queries

APNIC Finds Two Nameservers Cut DNS Repeat Queries

An APNIC measurement found two authoritative DNS nameservers cut repeat queries from 3.43 to 2.57 per test, lifting single-query resolution from 58% to 71%.

16 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article
India routing security deal signed by APNIC and NIXI

India routing security deal signed by APNIC and NIXI

APNIC and NIXI have signed an agreement to expand RPKI and IPv6 deployment in India, adding Route Origin Validation and training to fight route hijacks.

13 September 2026 · AEU DNS Newsroom Read article

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