CHAT CONTROL PROPOSAL ADVANCES DESPITE RISING OPPOSITION IN EUROPE.—.A controversial EU proposal seeks to mandate scanning of all digital messages, including encrypted ones, for child abuse content, raising alarms among privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts across member

THE GOVERNANCE OF THE ROOT OF THE DNS.—.After decades of informal arrangements, the governance of the DNS root server system faces calls for reform, but proposals risk entrenching the very status quo they seek to fix. Geoff Huston / Read it here:.

ADVANCED AI IS RESHAPING THE CYBERCRIMINAL LANDSCAPE AT ALARMING SPEED.—.Anthropic reveals how its AI model Claude is being exploited by cybercriminals to launch advanced attacks, conduct fraud, and build malware—ushering in a new era of AI-enabled cybercrime. Learn more:

TECHNICAL COMMUNITY CALLS FOR STRONGER, SMARTER INTERNET GOVERNANCE IN NEW GLOBAL REPORT.—.A new global report captures the views of over 80 technical experts, calling for reforms to strengthen multistakeholder internet governance amid rising geopolitical tensions and

CYBERSECURITY’S BLIND SPOT: THE RISING TIDE OF DOMAIN-BASED THREATS.—.A new CSC report warns that AI-fuelled domain threats are outpacing defences, as CISOs of companies face rising risks, budget constraints, and deepening confidence gaps. Learn more:.

POLISH VETO CASTS SHADOW ON STARLINK'S FUTURE IN UKRAINE.—.Poland's presidential veto threatens legal authority for Starlink funding in Ukraine, raising concerns over digital resilience, political disputes, and reliance on private infrastructure for critical wartime connectivity.

FTC TO BIG TECH: DON'T TRADE AMERICAN PRIVACY FOR FOREIGN DEMANDS.—.The Federal Trade Commission has warned major tech firms not to compromise American data security or free speech to comply with foreign laws, signaling potential legal consequences for deceptive or unlawful

BROADBAND USAGE IN 2Q 2025 BY US HOUSEHOLDS: PERSISTENT DEMAND, HARDWARE STRAIN.—.U.S. household broadband usage rose in Q2 2025, defying seasonal trends, while modem impairments point to growing infrastructure strain amid escalating upload and download demands. Doug Dawson.

THE EDGEMOOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND TWNIC LAUNCH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO MODERNISE DNS DATA ACCESS AND SECURITY.—.The Edgemoor Research Institute and Taiwan Network Information Center have partnered to enhance DNS infrastructure, launching a three-year initiative focused on.

CHINA TEMPORARILY CUTS ITSELF OFF FROM THE GLOBAL INTERNET.—.China briefly disconnected from much of the global internet for over an hour on Wednesday, following a disruption traced to the country’s “Great Firewall.”. Learn more:.

INTERPOL LEADS ARREST OF 1,209 SUSPECTS IN PAN-AFRICAN CYBERCRIME CRACKDOWN, RECOVERS $97 MILLION.—.A coordinated international operation led by INTERPOL has disrupted cybercrime networks across Africa, resulting in over 1,200 arrests and nearly $100 million recovered. Learn

THE CEO IS NOT WHO THEY SEEM: DEEPFAKES TARGET CORPORATE TRUST.—.AI-powered deepfakes are tricking employees into transferring millions by impersonating executives with startling accuracy, fueling a surge in corporate fraud across industries. Learn more:.

NEW GTLD PROGRAM'S CREDIBILITY QUESTIONED AMID WEAK GLOBAL UPTAKE.—.Governments warn ICANN’s new gTLD program risks failure, as support for underserved regions lags and application barriers threaten the credibility of its global expansion goals. Learn more:.

RETHINKING EUROPE'S CLOUD FUTURE: BALANCING REGULATION AND INNOVATION.—.Europe’s cloud future hinges on balancing sovereignty and innovation, reducing reliance on U.S. hyperscalers, and overcoming overregulation to foster collaborative, flexible digital infrastructure growth.

CONVERGING TECHNOLOGIES CREATE NEW CYBER THREATS, UK GOVERNMENT WARNS.—.As emerging technologies converge, they create powerful tools and unprecedented cyber risks. A new UK report warns of expanding attack surfaces and the urgent need for proactive defence. Learn more:.

WHY BUSINESSES AREN’T HANGING UP LANDLINES YET.—.Despite the dominance of mobile phones, landlines persist in businesses due to legal mandates, reliability, and a desire for simplicity, security, and workplace boundaries. By Doug Dawson / Read more:.

IPV4 MARKET HEATS UP AS TRANSACTION VOLUME SURGES DESPITE PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.—.A surge in IPv4 transactions belies falling prices, as supply loosens and market fragmentation deepens, revealing divergent trends between small-scale buyers and bulk block demand. Learn more:

NEW DOMAINS SURGE AS .CC DEFIES DEMOGRAPHICS IN Q2 2025.—.Global domain registrations rose 11% in Q2 2025, led by .com dominance and an outsized .cc presence, highlighting shifting internet trends and cybersecurity concerns worldwide. Learn more:.

POTSDAM CALL URGES GLOBAL LEADERS TO KEEP AI WEAPONS UNDER HUMAN CONTROL.—.Eighty years after Hiroshima, 34 experts warn of an AI arms race, urging nations to ban autonomous lethal decision-making and preserve humanity’s role in war. Wolfgang Kleinwächter.

AI IN ACADEMIA: TOOL OR TRAP? BALANCING INNOVATION AND INTELLECTUAL HONESTY IN THE DIGITAL AGE.—.As AI reshapes academia, banning it echoes past tech fears. This expert argues for adaptation, fair evaluation, and embracing AI as a vital educational tool. Javier Rodriguez.