[Newsclips] IETF SYN-ACK Newspack 2024-03-04

[David Goldstein <[e-mail]>]

The IETF SYN-ACK Newspack collects IETF-related items from a variety of news outlets and other online publications. They do not represent the views of the IETF and are not checked for factual accuracy.

 

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IETF IN THE NEWS

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Crashing the party — vulnerabilities in RPKI RP software

... Prefix hijacks are common in BGP routing, due to human error or as deliberate attacks by adversarial actors. Hijacks can be used, for example, to distribute malicious code, to steal cryptocurrency, to poison caches of Domain Name System (DNS) servers, or to trick a Certificate Authority into issuing fraudulent certificates. Over the past 10 years, prefix hijacks have become more refined and targeted. Hijacks, both due to erroneous configurations or malicious attacks, may have devastating consequences for Internet users and services. To prevent hijacks the IETF designed and standardized the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI).

< <https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/01/crashing-the-party-vulnerabilities-in-rpki-rp-software/> https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/01/crashing-the-party-vulnerabilities-in-rpki-rp-software/>

 

China’s NXDOMAIN data: Part 2 — Prominent domain patterns from QAX recursive resolver

As Part 1 of this series showed, there are various reasons for generating NXDOMAIN domain names. In this post, from the perspective of domain names, we’ll analyse the causes and impacts of erroneous domain names, but before proceeding with the analysis, let’s first look at one case. ... To address the issue of private IP leakage, there is an IETF draft proposal. Specifically, it involves hiding the IP address using dynamically generated multicast DNS (mDNS) names. When this solution is enabled, during real-time audio and video peer-to-peer connections and communication with WebRTC, it broadcasts its mDNS name, which is UUID.local, within the local network. The UUID represents a randomly generated unique identifier.

< <https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/28/chinas-nxdomain-data-part-2-prominent-domain-patterns-from-qax-recursive-resolver/> https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/28/chinas-nxdomain-data-part-2-prominent-domain-patterns-from-qax-recursive-resolver/>

 

Huawei Calls for Joint Efforts to Drive Industry Development and Bring Net5.5G into Reality [news release]

The Broadband Development Conference (BDC), held during MWC Barcelona 2024 and organized by the World Broadband Association (WBBA), has successfully concluded. Themed "Network Evolution and Telco to Techco Transformation," this year's conference drew over 200 attendees from carriers, device vendors, industry organizations, standards organizations, and media outlets worldwide, to discuss topics including the evolution direction of next-generation networks, network technology innovation, and successful business practices. ... Standard pace is confirmed: IETF, IEEE, and other standards organizations have carried out comprehensive standardization work related to next-generation network technologies such as SRv6, Wi-Fi 7, and 800GE.

< <https://carrier.huawei.com/en/news/WBBA-BDC> https://carrier.huawei.com/en/news/WBBA-BDC>

 

Global AI Compact in Addressing Key Challenges and Stakeholder Roles

To address the burgeoning impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on a global scale, discussions have arisen regarding the necessity of a comprehensive global AI compact. Stakeholders from various sectors convened at the Global Technology Summit (GTS), emphasizing the urgency of such an agreement. Here’s an overview of the pivotal aspects of this proposed compact and the roles various stakeholders are expected to play. ... Tasked with harmonizing data governance and responsible AI frameworks, GPAI’s contributions are instrumental in aligning diverse regulatory approaches worldwide. Bodies such as the IETF, IEEE, and ISO are essential for establishing technical standards and regulations. Their involvement ensures the compatibility and efficacy of global AI standards.

< <https://www.cryptopolitan.com/global-ai-compact-key-challenges/> https://www.cryptopolitan.com/global-ai-compact-key-challenges/>

< <https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/global-ai-compact-in-addressing-key-challenges-and-stakeholder-roles/ar-BB1j9kYG> https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/global-ai-compact-in-addressing-key-challenges-and-stakeholder-roles/ar-BB1j9kYG>

 

OpenPGP Standard Evolution: Enhancing Security with Crypto Refresh and Future PQC

... OpenPGP, a pivotal standard for cryptographic operations, is on the brink of a significant update known as 'crypto refresh', aimed at bolstering its cryptographic capabilities. This update, overseen by the IETF OpenPGP working group, introduces new formats for OpenPGP version 6 keys and signatures alongside modern AEAD based encryption methods. With an eye on future developments, the focus shifts towards post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and forward secrecy, marking a critical step in addressing growing cybersecurity threats.

< <https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/openpgp-standard-evolution-enhancing-security-with-crypto-refresh-and-future-pqc> https://bnnbreaking.com/tech/openpgp-standard-evolution-enhancing-security-with-crypto-refresh-and-future-pqc>

 

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IETF COMMUNITY NOTES

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Suggested IETF 119 Sessions for Getting Familiar with New Topics

These IETF 119 meeting sessions will include discussions and proposals that are accessible to a broad range of Internet technologists whether they are new to the IETF or long-time participants.

< <https://www.ietf.org/blog/ietf119-new-topics/> https://www.ietf.org/blog/ietf119-new-topics/>

 

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SECURITY & PRIVACY

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us: Updates on NIST’s Interagency International Cybersecurity Standardization Working Group

Last November, I was pleased to chair the most recent meeting of the Interagency International Cybersecurity Standardization Working Group (IICSWG) – a group NIST created in 2016. Our charge, from the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014, was to build a coordination mechanism for government agencies to discuss international cybersecurity standardization issues, consistent with agencies’ responsibilities under OMB Circular A-119.

< <https://www.nist.gov/blogs/cybersecurity-insights/updates-nists-interagency-international-cybersecurity-standardization> https://www.nist.gov/blogs/cybersecurity-insights/updates-nists-interagency-international-cybersecurity-standardization>

 

Qasim Lone: Something's Wrong on the Internet

The Internet is hardly foolproof in its design, and whether by accident or on purpose, the people who use and operate it sometimes don't do things they should or do do things they shouldn't. Qasim Lone talks about strange goings on he's investigated and how RIPE Atlas can help researchers in the field.

< <https://labs.ripe.net/author/alun_davies/qasim-lone-somethings-wrong-on-the-internet/> https://labs.ripe.net/author/alun_davies/qasim-lone-somethings-wrong-on-the-internet/>

 

Crashing the Party – Vulnerabilities in RPKI Relying Party Software

RPKI adoption is on the rise. And that's a good thing. But as the number of networks deploying RPKI grows, so does the potential impact of vulnerabilities in its implementation. CURE is a novel fuzzing tool developed by ATHENE researchers to test vulnerabilities in RPKI Replying Party software.

< <https://labs.ripe.net/author/niklas-vogel/crashing-the-party-vulnerabilities-in-rpki-relying-party-software/> https://labs.ripe.net/author/niklas-vogel/crashing-the-party-vulnerabilities-in-rpki-relying-party-software/>

 

China’s NXDOMAIN data: Part 3 — Differences across regions

... In this final part, we’ll take a regional approach and compare the variations in error responses among various provinces in China and their root causes. The overarching objective is to gain a more precise understanding of the domestic DNS system’s operational efficiency and security, with the ultimate aim of improvement.

< <https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/29/chinas-nxdomain-data-part-3-differences-across-regions/> https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/29/chinas-nxdomain-data-part-3-differences-across-regions/>

 

DNS and UDP truncation

In this post, I’ll look into another aspect of DNS behaviour, specifically reporting on recent measurements of DNS resolver compliance with UDP response truncation standards.

< <https://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2024-02/truncation.html> https://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2024-02/truncation.html>

< <https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/27/dns-and-udp-truncation/> https://blog.apnic.net/2024/02/27/dns-and-udp-truncation/>

 

iMessage with PQ3: The new state of the art in quantum-secure messaging at scale

Today we are announcing the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history with the introduction of PQ3, a groundbreaking post-quantum cryptographic protocol that advances the state of the art of end-to-end secure messaging.

< <https://security.apple.com/blog/imessage-pq3/> https://security.apple.com/blog/imessage-pq3/>

 

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INTERNET OF THINGS

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New ITU-led expert group on automated driving [news release]

A new expert group aims to determine the requirements for all new cars sold from 2032 onwards to be equipped with communications technology for safe automated driving. The group – initiated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and set to meet for the first time on 8 March – will explore the requirements for vehicle communications technology and standardization. It will also consider possible approaches to meet these requirements, aiming to recommend solutions for international regulation.

< <https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/02/new-itu-led-expert-group-on-automated-driving/> https://www.itu.int/hub/2024/02/new-itu-led-expert-group-on-automated-driving/>

 

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QUANTUM NETWORKING

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Glasgow Uni Enters Major New Quantum Tech Partnership

University of Glasgow researchers have partnered with Sung Kyung Kwan University (SKKU) in the Republic of Korea for a major new international partnership in quantum technologies.

< <https://www.digit.fyi/glasgow-uni-enters-major-new-quantum-tech-partnership/> https://www.digit.fyi/glasgow-uni-enters-major-new-quantum-tech-partnership/>

 

IonQ claims quantum interconnect advance

IonQ, a US company already offering quantum computing via a cloud service, now claims to have demonstrated what it calls “commercial-grade” ion-photon entanglement - a requirement for future quantum networks based on photonic interconnects.

< <https://optics.org/news/15/2/36> https://optics.org/news/15/2/36>

 

IonQ Achieves Critical First Step Towards Developing Future Quantum Networks [news release]

IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced it has generated photons entangled with ions repeatedly and reproducibly, creating a quantum state which allows future quantum systems to communicate and transfer information between each other. This achievement marks the first known commercial demonstration of ion-photon entanglement outside of academic environments. This major step towards quantum networking and photonic interconnects will play an integral part in helping IonQ deliver significantly higher computational power in next-generation systems.

< <https://ionq.com/news/ionq-achieves-critical-first-step-towards-developing-future-quantum-networks> https://ionq.com/news/ionq-achieves-critical-first-step-towards-developing-future-quantum-networks>

 

QIA officially launches QIA Technology Forum at the Mobile World Congress 2024 [news release]

The Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) has officially launched the world’s first global quantum internet technology forum at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona on 26 February 2024.

< <https://quantuminternetalliance.org/2024/02/26/qia-officially-launches-qia-technology-forum-at-the-mobile-world-congress-2024/> https://quantuminternetalliance.org/2024/02/26/qia-officially-launches-qia-technology-forum-at-the-mobile-world-congress-2024/>

 

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NEW TRANSPORT PROTOCOLS

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Seamless Air Alliance works to integrate 3GPP 5G satellite networks into aviation sector

The Seamless Air Alliance (SAA) in Fremont, Calif. announced it will foster the development and integration of 3GPP specified 5G NTN into the aviation sector to enable future connectivity between terrestrial and non-terrestrial satellite networks.

< <https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/14305811/seamless-air-alliance-works-to-integrate-3gpp-5g-satellite-networks-into-aviation-sector> https://www.militaryaerospace.com/communications/article/14305811/seamless-air-alliance-works-to-integrate-3gpp-5g-satellite-networks-into-aviation-sector>

 

A study on the trend of 3GPP ETSI potential essential declarations [registration]

A fresh look at declarations and the wellness of the current policies of participating companies and the wireless industry

< <https://www.iam-media.com/article/study-the-trend-of-3gpp-etsi-potential-essential-declarations> https://www.iam-media.com/article/study-the-trend-of-3gpp-etsi-potential-essential-declarations>

 

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OTHERWISE NOTEWORTHY

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European standardisation group gears up to elect new director amid conflict with EU Commission

The battle to lead the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), one of the most influential organisations in setting the technical standards for key global technologies, has entered a decisive phase amid continued tension with the EU executive.

< <https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/european-standardisation-group-gears-up-to-elect-new-director-amid-conflict-with-eu-commission/> https://www.euractiv.com/section/digital/news/european-standardisation-group-gears-up-to-elect-new-director-amid-conflict-with-eu-commission/>

 

IEEE President’s Note: Let’s Get Practical: Industry and students are critical to the success of IEEE

If you ask longtime IEEE members why they have remained a member, you will get many different reasons. For me, IEEE is a community of technological professionals who help each other stay current, develop valuable professional skills, and work together to make the world a better place today and for generations to come. ... To achieve its full potential, IEEE must provide value to individuals who put technology into practice, as well as those who develop new technologies. It needs to lead the way in promoting important technological developments, including standards, technology roadmaps, educational opportunities, publications, and conferences, that help drive the future of industry and increase our relevance to those involved in the practical applications of technology.

< <https://spectrum.ieee.org/ieee-presidents-note-march-2024> https://spectrum.ieee.org/ieee-presidents-note-march-2024>

 

Global 5G Alliance summit

It has been a week of walks and talks during the 2024 Mobile World Congress this week, during which the ETSI and 3GPP leaders have discussed all things standards with over 20 of the member companies at the heart of mobile. The meetings have included some exciting 5G demos as well as some ‘behind closed doors’ briefings about how 3GPP fits into companies’ planning and the early availability of 5G Advanced ready products and services.

< <https://www.3gpp.org/news-events/partner-news/gsma-mwc24> https://www.3gpp.org/news-events/partner-news/gsma-mwc24>

 

Broadband Forum News – March 2024

We look forward to welcoming you to our Spring Member Meeting starting Monday, March 4th in Mainz, Germany, our highest attended meeting in over 15 years. Our members will get to hear more about the latest AI and ML breakthroughs during our Town Hall Innovation Series at the meeting. The BASe and USP Summits follow our Member Meeting on March 7th and 8th. Virtual registration is available for those who cannot join us in person.

< <https://www.broadband-forum.org/broadband-forum-news-march-2024> https://www.broadband-forum.org/broadband-forum-news-march-2024>

 

Internationalization (I18N) leadership change and goals for the future

At the end of 2023 W3C staff members Richard Ishida and Fuqiao Xue were running the internationalization work of the Consortium. When Richard transitioned to semi-retirement on 1 January, 2024, Fuqiao Xue took over the role of Internationalization Lead, and is now the contact point for all internationalization related activity at W3C. Richard has reduced his time commitment, and will focus largely on the aspects of the work related to Language Enablement. Internationalization is making the World Wide Web worldwide. The Web needs to work for anyone who speaks any language or writes in any script. Internationalization is designing content, applications, technologies and specifications in a manner that they can be adapted to all languages and writing systems. It makes it possible for people throughout the world to use the Web in their own language and feel natural about it.

< <https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/internationalization-i18n-leadership-change-and-goals-for-the-future/> https://www.w3.org/blog/2024/internationalization-i18n-leadership-change-and-goals-for-the-future/>

 

Freename Introduces NOTO: Revolutionizing Web3 Access

Freename is thrilled to introduce NOTO, a revolutionary protocol poised to transform the decentralized web, commonly referred to as Web3. Our primary focus is to ensure that the benefits of Web3 are accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. NOTO is more than just a technological solution; it stands as a beacon of democratization within the decentralized landscape, pushing boundaries and reshaping the way we experience the web.

< <https://freename.io/freename-introduces-noto-revolutionizing-web3-access/> https://freename.io/freename-introduces-noto-revolutionizing-web3-access/>

 

Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G: Secure, Open, and Resilient by Design

The Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom concur on these shared principles for the research and development of 6G wireless communication systems; and recognize that by working together we can support open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, resilient, and secure connectivity. We believe this to be an indispensable contribution towards building a more inclusive, sustainable, secure, and peaceful future for all, and call upon other governments, organizations, and stakeholders to join us in supporting and upholding these principles.

< <https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/26/joint-statement-endorsing-principles-for-6g-secure-open-and-resilient-by-design/> https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/02/26/joint-statement-endorsing-principles-for-6g-secure-open-and-resilient-by-design/>

 

Mobile industry commits over USD 9 billion more to ITU’s call for universal meaningful connectivity

​​ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin announced today over USD 9 billion in investment commitments from mobile operator groups to extend global connectivity. The announcement, made at Mobile World Congress (MWC), builds on the mobile industry's strong support to ITU's efforts to connect the world.

< <https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-02-26-mobile-world-congress-universal-meaningful-connectivity.aspx> https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2024-02-26-mobile-world-congress-universal-meaningful-connectivity.aspx>

 

Universal connectivity gets a $9 billion private sector boost

The mobile phone industry has pledged over $9 billion towards the goal of connecting the world, said the chief of the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on Monday, addressing the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

< <https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/02/1146987> https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/02/1146987>

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