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ACTION: ALAC Objections Small Team – Membership Refresh and Call for Members to RALOs- Respond by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026

Dear ALAC Objections Small Team Members and RALOs, As part of the ongoing work of the At-Large Small Team on the ALAC Objection Procedure<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/atlarge/pages/99700585/At…> for the Next Round, we are conducting a membership refresh and inviting new members to join the team. Current team members are kindly requested to confirm whether they wish to remain members of the Small Team. For reference, please see the current membership table included on the team’s wiki page : https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/aU-xBQ We also invite members from all RALOs who are interested in this work to join the team. Objective and Tasks of the Team With the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round launched, the ALAC Small Team on Objections is focused on: * Updating the procedures for filing comments and objections based on changes and updated information in the 2026 Applicant Guidebook; * Developing outreach materials for the At-Large Community, including: * text encouraging participation in the At-Large gTLD Applications Review Group (gARG); and * guidance on what the At-Large Community can do during the Application Comment Period and Objection Period; * Conducting outreach during At-Large calls and at ICANN85 and ICANN86. * Note: the Objections Small Group will run through Autumn 2026 Please let us know by Tuesday, 12 May at 23:00 UTC whether: * you wish to remain a member of the team; or * you would like to join the team as a new member. Thank you very much! Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<http://atlarge.icann.org/> [signature_4211409830]

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Request for Expressions of Interest: NARALO Lead of ACES Phishing Campaign
by Greg Shatan [NARALO] May 9, 2026

May 9, 2026

All, We are requesting *expressions of interest to act as the NARALO lead (or a NARALO lead) responsible for co-leading the ACES Phishing Campaign**.* Please note the following: - There can be more than one NARALO lead. - The NARALO lead(s) will be responsible for driving the phishing campaign at the NARALO level and coordinating with the ACES team and leads from other RALOs. - The ACES team will provide training and a toolkit to the RALO leads, who in turn will train interested members of NARALO to organize community-level training sessions. If you are interested, please respond to me and Rookkaya, with a copy to ICANN At Large Staff. If you have questions, please ask us or any member of ACES. Please respond no later than 23:59 UTC on May 10. Thank you! Greg *____________________* *Greg Shatan* *Chair, NARALO* gregshatanalac(a)gmail.com

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APRALO Policy Forum - EURALO Joint Webinar: Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse
by ICANN Policy Calendar May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BSlGtH6aJu_B9LA (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) The APRALO Policy Forum (APF) and EURALO are delighted to present a Joint Webinar on “Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse Mitigation” on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where moderators Steinar Grøtterød and Justine Chew will co-host guest speakers from AXGHouse, Petillion Law, and the Trusted Notifier Network (TNN). The selection of this topic was motivated by the recent At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP>, and is aimed at exploring the landscape of abuse mitigation efforts, and partnership opportunities with third party stakeholders active within and beyond ICANN. As such, participants can expect to gain an understanding of: 1. The concept of a trusted notifier 2. The role a trusted notifier system plays in mitigating more than just DNS abuse and making the Internet safer 3. Some real world examples of trusted notifier systems 4. How can individual Internet end users and end user networks - such as the At-Large community - work with trusted notifiers to protect end users against online abuse If you have an interest in this topic, please join us to discuss your point of view and/or to get your questions answered. Don't forget to pre-register your participation! Please let us have your questions on this topic in advance (if any) by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: Click here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Policy+For…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCuPw Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BSlGtH6aJu_B9LA (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f8u…>

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: Re: [At-Large] Imp: ACES Phishing Campaign: Please nominate a minimum of two RALO leads from the RALO I 8 May
by Mohibul Mahmud May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

Subject: Nominating Leads for the ACES Phishing Campaign To, NARALO Chair Hi Greg, I’m writing to bring your attention to the ACES Phishing Campaign and the upcoming requirement to nominate a minimum of two RALO leads from our community by May 8. This initiative is a perfect segue into the broader topic of DNS Abuse. Phishing remains one of the most significant threats to the end-user community, and this campaign provides us with a concrete opportunity to make a difference in how we address these vulnerabilities. I am eager to contribute to this initiative and would like to volunteer as one of the leads. Given my technical background and my commitment to the NARALO community, I am ready to put in the work to ensure this project has a meaningful impact on user safety. I believe that taking a proactive role in programs like ACES is a vital way for NARALO to demonstrate leadership and protect the interests of the community. I look forward to your support and to working together on this. Best regards, Mohibul Mahmud NARALO ALAC Candidate ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Amrita Choudhury via At-Large <at-large(a)icann.org> > Date: Tue, 5 May 2026 at 06:44 > Subject: [At-Large] Imp: ACES Phishing Campaign: Please nominate a minimum > of two RALO leads from the RALO I 8 May > To: RALO Leadership <secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org>, hadia > Elminiawi <helminiawi(a)gmail.com>, Greg Shatan [ALAC] < > gregshatanalac(a)gmail.com>, Frédéric Taes <ftaes(a)tsf.be>, > brainstreetceo(a)gmail.com <brainstreetceo(a)gmail.com> > Cc: <at-large(a)icann.org>, ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> > > > Dear RALO Chairs, > > On behalf of the ALAC Community Engagement Subcommittee (ACES), we request > you to nominate a minimum of two persons (maximum of five) as the RALO > lead who will be responsible for leading the ACES Phishing Campaign. It is > preferred that the nominated persons can understand English as the module > will be rolled out in English first. > > The *deadline to nominate is 8 May 2026.* > > The ACES team will provide training and a toolkit to the nominated RALO > leads, who in turn will train interested members of your RALO to organize > community-level training sessions. > > The RALO leads will also be responsible for driving the phishing campaign > at the RALO level and coordinating with the ACES team. > > We look forward to the nominations and will be happy to respond to any > questions or queries you may have. > > *Please send the RALO nomination list to staff(a)atlarge.icann.org > <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> with a copy to me and Jonathan.* > > Regards, > > Amrita > > > > _______________________________________________ > At-Large mailing list -- at-large(a)icann.org > To unsubscribe send an email to at-large-leave(a)icann.org > > At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your > personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance > with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and > the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) You can > visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or > configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or > disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on. >

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ICANN Webinar: What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable | Webinaire de l’ICANN : Qu’est-ce qui rend une plainte pour abus du DNS recevable par l’ICANN - 27 May 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT- 12 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

ICANN Webinar: What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable 27 May 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT- 12 UTC Are you looking to better understand how ICANN handles DNS Abuse? Submitting a complaint is one thing, but ensuring it is actionable is another. To help clarify the process, ICANN is hosting a specialized webinar: "What Makes a DNS Abuse Complaint to ICANN Actionable: Insights and Common Challenges." During this session, the team will share firsthand insights into their review process and walk through the new Step-by-Step Guide for Submitting DNS Abuse Complaints. Speakers: * Leticia Castillo-Sojo, ICANN Sr. Director, Contractual Compliance * Charmaine Lim, ICANN Manager, Contractual Compliance REGISTER HERE [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dtiiQE…> Webinaire de l’ICANN : Qu’est-ce qui rend une plainte pour abus du DNS recevable par l’ICANN 27 mai 2026 | 8 h 00 (EDT)- 12 UTC Souhaitez-vous mieux comprendre comment l’ICANN traite les abus du DNS ? Soumettre une plainte est une chose, mais s’assurer qu’elle est recevable en est une autre. Pour clarifier ce processus, l’ICANN organise un webinaire spécialisé : « Qu’est-ce qui rend une plainte pour abus du DNS recevable par l’ICANN : éclairages et défis courants ». Au cours de cette session qui se déroulera en anglais, l’équipe partagera des informations de première main sur son processus d’examen et présentera le nouveau guide étape par étape pour la soumission de plaintes pour abus du DNS. Intervenantes : * Leticia Castillo-Sojo, Directrice Sr., conformité contractuelle, ICANN * Charmaine Lim, Manager, conformité contractuelle, ICANN INSCRIVEZ-VOUS ICI [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dtiiQE…> -- Alexandra Dans Communications Director, The Americas Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: +598 2604 2222 Mobile: +598 95 831 442 Skype: alexandra.dans.icann Twitter: @alexdansopina www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

[cid:image001.png@01DCDD6E.95C3A400] Dear All, You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins,to inform the At-Large in shaping its agenda to combat against DNS Abuse. DNS Abuse mitigation remains as a key focus area for the ALAC and At-Large community. It is generally accepted that DNS Abuse cannot be eliminated. However, it is also clear that it can be mitigated and such mitigation efforts may take many forms and are often driven by various parties either working collaboratively or complementarily to bring about impact to protect end users against harm perpetrated by malicious domain name registrations. In prior meetings with the Security, Stability, and Resiliency team under the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO-SSR)*, the At-Large learned about the OCTO-SSR’s scope, research and tools in DNS Abuse mitigation. At this webinar, the ALAC and At-Large community will hear from ICANN Contractual Compliance and the NetBeacon Institute to understand their respective roles and work in support of DNS Abuse mitigation. It is aimed at informing a discussion on what efforts the ALAC and At-Large community should focus on in this area. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on DNS Abuse mitigation! *The At-Large met with OCTO-SSR at – * The 26 February 2026 At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR Webinar: ICANN83 ALAC-OCTO Joint Session Recap<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD-Mw> on an introduction to OCTO-SSR and its work; * The 11 March 2026 ALAC-OCTO Session at ICANN85, Mumbai<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwml/joint-session-alac-and-octo> to further understand the work of OCTO-SSR, including some new initiatives; and – which, together with this webinar, form part of the DNS Abuse Mitigation Capacity Development Track in the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish. For other times: Click Here [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/375ze35n__;!!PtGJab4!45hmh-V…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/VgifQQ Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISQaCMwfRwiLjOdn8h_kkg#/registration You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation: At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

[cid:c42fefbe-3f26-4d81-b671-12bf0101650b] You are invited to participate in this At-Large Webinar: At-Large Meets ICANN Contractual Compliance and NetBeacon Institute on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 13:00 UTC for 75 mins,to inform the At-Large in shaping its agenda to combat against DNS Abuse. DNS Abuse mitigation remains as a key focus area for the ALAC and At-Large community. It is generally accepted that DNS Abuse cannot be eliminated. However, it is also clear that it can be mitigated and such mitigation efforts may take many forms and are often driven by various parties either working collaboratively or complementarily to bring about impact to protect end users against harm perpetrated by malicious domain name registrations. In prior meetings with the Security, Stability, and Resiliency team under the ICANN Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO-SSR)*, the At-Large learned about the OCTO-SSR’s scope, research and tools in DNS Abuse mitigation. At this webinar, the ALAC and At-Large community will hear from ICANN Contractual Compliance and the NetBeacon Institute to understand their respective roles and work in support of DNS Abuse mitigation. It is aimed at informing a discussion on what efforts the ALAC and At-Large community should focus on in this area. Join us to learn more and to offer your input to our agenda on DNS Abuse mitigation! *The At-Large met with OCTO-SSR at – * The 26 February 2026 At-Large Meets OCTO-SSR Webinar: ICANN83 ALAC-OCTO Joint Session Recap<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgD-Mw> on an introduction to OCTO-SSR and its work; * The 11 March 2026 ALAC-OCTO Session at ICANN85, Mumbai<https://icann85.sched.com/event/2Gwml/joint-session-alac-and-octo> to further understand the work of OCTO-SSR, including some new initiatives; and – all of which form part of the DNS Abuse Mitigation Capacity Development Track in the FY2026 At-Large Capacity Development Initiatives<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hnv5EnPAOu99Narg13yTc1kOjozDArg_m6g_KQy…> Interpretation in English, French, and Spanish (subject to availability) For other times: <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…> Click Here<https://tinyurl.com/375ze35n> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/VgifQQ Zoom Registration: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISQaCMwfRwiLjOdn8h_kkg <https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/ISQaCMwfRwiLjOdn8h_kkg>You must register to join. Password: #gpif2026! Thank you. Kind regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Meeting Invitation: APRALO Policy Forum - EURALO Joint Webinar: Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

[95DPtCAAAABklEQVQDAP2XBkAatO13AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC] [wL2rdAAAAAGSURBVAMAok25DWL0zT8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=] The APRALO Policy Forum (APF) and EURALO are delighted to present a Joint Webinar on “Understanding the Role of Trusted Notifiers in DNS Abuse Mitigation” on Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 07:00 UTC for 75 minutes, where moderators Steinar Grøtterød and Justine Chew will co-host guest speakers from AXGHouse, Petillion Law, and the Trusted Notifier Network (TNN). The selection of this topic was motivated by the recent At-Large Webinar: Overview on DNS Abuse Mitigation<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoBZP>, and is aimed at exploring the landscape of abuse mitigation efforts, and partnership opportunities with third party stakeholders active within and beyond ICANN. As such, participants can expect to gain an understanding of: 1. The concept of a trusted notifier 2. The role a trusted notifier system plays in mitigating more than just DNS abuse and making the Internet safer 3. Some real world examples of trusted notifier systems 4. How can individual Internet end users and end user networks - such as the At-Large community - work with trusted notifiers to protect end users against online abuse If you have an interest in this topic, please join us to discuss your point of view and/or to get your questions answered. Don't forget to pre-register your participation! Please let us have your questions on this topic in advance (if any) by posting them as comments to this wiki page below; or if you prefer, submit them by emailing staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For other times: Click here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=APRALO+Policy+For…> The agenda and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCuPw Zoom Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/meeting/register/FogIEc7BSlGtH6aJu_B9LA (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.) APRALO Policy Forum Wiki Workspace: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOrdBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/OOr…> Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org [atlarge.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/atlarge.icann.org/__;!!PtGJab4!5YNro8f8u…>

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Meeting invitation: NARALO Meet the Candidates call on Monday, 04 May 2026 at 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Dear All, There will be a NARALO Meet the Candidates Call scheduled for Monday, 04 May 2026 at 19:00 UTC for 60 minutes. For other times: HERE<https://tinyurl.com/3jsnrkbc> The agenda (to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAVQQ Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/99344570007?pwd=bjYXfHhXTxIseKETbKfmesNoXGAmyA.1 / Passcode: X#5d6zgqW5 Thank you. Kind Regards, At-Large Staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org/>

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Do you remember these search engines
by Glenn McKnight May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Hi All Interesting story today and curious who remembers these tools https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/business/ask-jeeves-shuts-down-internet-… Glenn McKnight, MA Virtual School of Internet Governance Chief Information Officer www.virtualsig.org *YOUR SOURCE FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE EDUCATION * *Mobile 437-237-4655*

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