{"id":1309,"date":"2015-09-04T04:55:56","date_gmt":"2015-09-04T04:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.scamdesk.com\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2015-09-04T04:55:56","modified_gmt":"2015-09-04T04:55:56","slug":"protect-your-domain-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scamdesk.com\/protect-your-domain-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you ready to Protect Your Domain Name from Domain Hijacker?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you ever think to Protect Your Domain Name? Do you know domain Hijacker can stole your domain name and caused you a million of losses into your business? Also your valuable customer will be redirect to some unexpected web content that may truly harm your business. Few days back I \u00a0read a news about such a domain hijacking so decide to pen down some tips that\u2019s keep away the domain Hijacker from your business. Here we go\u2026<\/p>\n
I have shorted the tips according to security priority, Start process this step today into your domain register to ensure maximum security.<\/p>\n
In India people having a good knowledge on Server level management has start web hosting and domain registration business, But few of them are offering enterprise-class service. Most of domain register from India are no so good to continue. So for your business protection always choice an enterprise-class domain register like – GoDaddy<\/a> , Hover<\/a> , Namecheap<\/a> , Gandi<\/a> , Dreamhost<\/a> , Name.com. Register your domain here may cost you some little bit extra but the security level will be maximum. I don\u2019t think that money does matter for your online business protection. So it\u2019s time to take your decision.<\/p>\n News: How a Business website Hijack from a less popular domain register in USA<\/a><\/p>\n Do you know your domain name can be cancel if register found incorrect registration details. Always review your registration details, Make sure that all of your registration information is correct. Never update any wrong information; if you need to hide your personal contact information and administrative contact information then you can add a layer of private domain registration in your domain. If anyone tries to retrieve your contact information then whois database only show a proxy server contacts details.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to check what happen into your domain register. Usually we are busy to secure our server and WP files. So if anyone has separate domain register then s\/he might be forgotten to register into their domain register. But it\u2019s not a good practise, I recommend at list log in into your domain register in a week and see everything is okay or not! Try to review log and emails sent from your domain register.<\/p>\n One of the best way to avoid hijacking in your domain is to lock your domain name , most of the domain register offer free lock feature into their interface , if you don\u2019t find any lock feature for you domain then transfer your domain to our recommend top level domain register.<\/p>\n 70% of time we see that domain are hijacked because of less secure email address, Some of free email address are required regular login else they can suspend your account. If you are using any free email address and used same email address to login into your domain register they there will be chance to hijacked your domain by reusing your email address after suspend. Hijacker can easily create a same free email address and reset your domain register password to enter your account. If you are free email account lover or recently change your email address then it\u2019s strongly recommended to update the new email address into your register.<\/p>\n Gmail Tips:\u00a013 Useful Gmail Security Tips to secure your Gmail account!<\/a><\/p>\n Are you no Godaddy? Most of domains are now register with Godaddy register. Here you can find call in PIN<\/a> function and Credit card verification. If someone calls godaddy customer care support then the executive will asked the stranger for a Call in PIN (4Digit) until you provide a valid PIN number the account can\u2019t be access even by the Godaddy customer care support. It\u2019s big protection for Godaddy customer. By taking this security to one level up I recommended you change your Call Pin after a phone call to Godaddy customer care support.<\/p>\n Some of domain register allow Double authentication for entering into domain control panel. Make a good use of this feature.<\/p>\n Be sure to use latest Security Patches and update you my SQL whenever new update available.<\/p>\n Make sure to clean your PC, Install updated Antivirus program and also use this two Anti- malware program for maximum security.<\/p>\n2. Review Registration:<\/h3>\n
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3. Log in Regularly:<\/h3>\n
4. Lock Your Domain Name:<\/h3>\n
5. Use Secure Email:<\/h3>\n
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