Domain hijacking is: unauthorized transfer of a domain from one entity to another. Note that the domain is not expired and this is an illegal process.
How does this happen?
The domain registrar is tricked into changing domain name registration from yours to someone else’s. This is usually done through identity theft as the thief poses as you.
Fortunately, most domain registrars have a feature called ‘domain locking’ which prevents unauthorized third party domain transfers, deletions, or modifications.
Here are some suggestions on mitigating domain hijacking:
- Make sure domain locking is enabled on your domain registrar.
- Do not click on email links that talk about domain renewal. Always contact the registrar directly.
- Add your registrar’s domain name to your email white list so you do not miss renewal notices.
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