- M3AAWG Malware playlist on YouTube
- Selected Training Videos (also available on www.youtube.com/maawg)
- Selected Keynote Videos (also available on www.youtube.com/maawg)
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Below are the M3AAWG published materials related to our work on preventing and mitigating malware. There is also a Malware video playlist on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/maawg and there are a few selected videos on our website in the Training Videos and Keynotes Videos sections under the Meetings menu tab.
Best Practices
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January 31, 2018
M3AAWG Recommendations for Preserving Investments in New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs)
Over a thousand new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) have been, or are in, the process of being created under ICANN’s new gTLD program. This paper is written for current Registry operators and for companies interested in applying for new gTLDs, and outlines the risks and some relatively simple recommendations that can help correct these problems.
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May 20, 2017
M3AAWG Introduction to Reflective DDoS Attacks
Many thousands of individual Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks take place each day. While many of these are relatively small, they are sufficient to take unprepared sites offline and threaten connectivity over large regions of the internet. It is in everyone’s interest to take all possible precautions to thwart these damaging DDoS attacks. This paper provides an overview of how this very common form of attack works, what measures can be taken to help eliminate it and pointers to some of the many technical documents that can provide more detail. Also see the video Understanding and Preventing Reflective DDoS Attacks with M3AAWG Senior Technical Advisor Dr. Richard Clayton of Cambridge University explaining reflective DDoS attacks and some of the actions the industry can take to protect against them.
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March 15, 2017
M3AAWG Initial Recommendations: Arming Businesses Against DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial of Service attacks continue to be a major concern. This guide helps businesses prepare for DDoS attacks and, as a side benefit, some of these same techniques can also help businesses that suddenly see a large increase in legitimate customer web traffic.
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August 12, 2016
M3AAWG Best Current Practices For Building and Operating a Spamtrap, Ver. 1.2.0
Updated in August 2016 as Version 1.2.0, this document is for spamtrap operators who generally use data generated from spamtraps for purposes such as research, evidence collection, infected machine mitigation or mail list leakage and list quality control.
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July 14, 2016
Using Generic Top Level Domain Registration Information (WHOIS Data) in Anti-Abuse Operations
WHOIS information plays a key role in determining where to report instances of abuse involving domain names. This paper explains some of the important WHOIS elements used to fight spam, phishing, malware distribution and other threats.
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Public Policy Comments
March 23, 2021
M3AAWG Input on NIS2 Directive
M3AAWG, the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working group, appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Revised Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS) (https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/revised-directive-security-network-and-information-systems-nis2). We make these comments in our capacities as cybersecurity professionals and researchers committed to ensuring the security and stability of the internet, including the domain name ecosystem.
March 15, 2021
"Call for comments – Development of a network-level blocking framework to limit botnet traffic and strengthen Canadians ’online safety", Compliance and Enforcement and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2021-9
M3AAWG appreciates the invitation to comment on this proceeding. Paragraph 17 of the call for comments stated: "The Commission seeks input from Internet service subscribers on the first question below, and from all stakeholders on the remaining matters."
March 23, 2020
M3AAWG Comments on the Initial Report of the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2 Expedited Policy Development Process
M3AAWG, the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group, appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Initial Report of the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Phase 2 Expedited Policy Development Process (https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/epdp-phase-2-initial-07feb20-en.pdf).
March 20, 2020
M3AAWG Response for ICANN Security Stability and Resiliency Review Team (Two)
The Messaging, Malware, and Mobile Anti Abuse Working Group (M3AAWG) welcomes the opportunity to review the draft report from ICANN’s Security Stability and Resiliency Review Team (Two).
April 05, 2019
Comments Pertaining to the Domain Abuse Activity Reporting (DAAR) System
M3AAWG submitted comments to ICANN on April 5, 2019 asking that additional actionable information be included in the DAAR system. The comments are listed on the ICANN correspondence website at https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/correspondence.
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M3AAWG Reports
DM3Z Blog
Updates and Commentary from the Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group
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News
News Releases
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April 04, 2018
Taking on Calendar Spam, Scheduling Developers Organization CalConnect Collaborates with Messaging Anti-Abuse M3AAWG
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October 03, 2017
German Law Enforcement Officials Receive 2017 M3AAWG J.D. Falk Award for Initiating Global Takedown of Avalanche Malware Platform
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May 03, 2017
Latin American and Caribbean Anti-Abuse Working Group to Collaborate with LACNIC and M3AAWG to Fight Online Threats
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Articles About M3AAWG
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October 07, 2019
Technology, law, and the world to protect the Internet: Interview with the standards organization JPAAWG
https://www.atmarkit.co.jp/ait/articles/1910/07/news010.html
Japan Anti-Abuse Working Group (JPAAWG) launched in May 2019 and works with M3AAWG to focus on Internet security in Japan. ITmedia spoke with Mr. Shuji Sakuraba and Mr. Nobuhiro Suemasa of JPAAWG about the group’s work, including collaboration with M3AAWG.
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October 03, 2019
AI’s Place in Preventing Piracy
https://www.cablefax.com/technology/rough-seas-ais-place-in-preventing-piracy
Cable operators are working to prevent disruptions to their networks caused by the streaming of pirated content and DDoS attacks. The article calls out CableLabs’ work with M3AAWG on the DDoS Information Sharing Project.
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October 02, 2019
Is a DMARC policy really right for everyone?
https://www.valimail.com/blog/dmarc-enforcement-for-everyone/
Valimail makes the case for DMARC enforcement and notes that M3AAWG recommends enforcement as a deliverability best practice.
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September 03, 2019
Solving extreme email deliverability mysteries
https://postmarkapp.com/podcast/solving-extreme-email-deliverability-mysteries
Anna Ward, Postmark’s head of deliverability, discusses her path to becoming an email deliverability expert and the impact of being a part of the M3AAWG community on her work.
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Videos
