Security Best Practices

Domain Security & Protection

Essential best practices for 2024 to protect your valuable domain assets from hijacking, DNS attacks, and unauthorized transfers.

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Security Guide

Critical Security Alert

Domain hijacking affects over 10,000 businesses annually, causing millions in losses. Implement these security measures immediately.

Your domain is one of your most valuable digital assets. This comprehensive guide covers essential security practices to protect against hijacking, unauthorized transfers, and DNS attacks.

Essential Security Measures

Basic Protection

  • Two-Factor Authentication: Enable 2FA on all registrar accounts
  • Strong Passwords: Use unique, complex passwords for each account
  • Transfer Lock: Enable registrar transfer locks on all domains

Advanced Protection

  • Registry Lock: Add additional protection at registry level
  • DNSSEC: Implement DNS Security Extensions
  • Monitoring: Set up automated security alerts
Common Domain Security Threats

High-Risk Threats

Domain Hijacking

Unauthorized transfer of domain ownership through compromised accounts

Impact: Complete loss of control

DNS Poisoning

Malicious modification of DNS records to redirect traffic

Impact: Traffic theft, data breach

Attack Vectors

  • • Social engineering attacks on registrars
  • • Phishing emails targeting domain owners
  • • Weak password exploitation
  • • SIM swapping for 2FA bypass
  • • Expired domain sniping
  • • Man-in-the-middle attacks
Complete Security Checklist

Account Security

  • Enable 2FA on registrar accounts
  • Use hardware security keys
  • Set up login notifications
  • Regular password updates
  • Secure contact information

Domain Protection

  • Enable registrar transfer locks
  • Implement DNSSEC
  • Set up domain monitoring
  • Configure transfer alerts
  • Backup DNS configuration

Secure Your Domains Now

Don't wait for a security breach. Implement these protection measures today to safeguard your valuable domain assets.