Author: Staff

Conducting regular security audits of your domain infrastructure is one of the most effective ways to identify weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them. In the context of domain hijacking and recovery, a proactive audit can reveal gaps in access control, configuration flaws, outdated records, and human error—all of which are common vectors for attacks. As…

Domain hijacking, the unauthorized takeover of a registered domain name, can have devastating consequences for individuals and organizations alike. In many cases, swift technical responses and collaboration with domain registrars can help recover control before serious damage is done. However, there are situations where these remedies fall short—either due to the attacker’s sophistication, jurisdictional challenges,…

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, better known as ICANN, serves as one of the most critical governing bodies in the domain name system (DNS) and plays a central role in maintaining the integrity, security, and stability of the global internet. While not a regulatory agency in the traditional governmental sense, ICANN oversees…

Forensic analysis plays a crucial role in investigating domain hijacking incidents, helping domain owners, cybersecurity professionals, and legal authorities understand how a domain was compromised, when it occurred, and who may be responsible. Given the often-sophisticated nature of modern hijacking attacks—ranging from unauthorized registrar transfers to DNS manipulation—investigating such incidents requires a detailed, systematic approach…

WHOIS privacy plays a vital role in the overall strategy for domain security and is particularly significant in the prevention of domain hijacking. At its core, WHOIS is a publicly accessible database that contains registration information about domain names, including the name, address, phone number, and email of the registrant. While originally designed to foster…

Domain hijacking is a form of cybercrime that involves the unauthorized takeover of a registered domain name. In essence, the rightful owner of a domain loses control over it, often without warning, due to deceptive or malicious tactics employed by a third party. Unlike a typical domain name expiration or voluntary transfer, hijacking is an…

As the internet continues to grow in scale, complexity, and centrality to everyday life, the value of domain names rises accordingly. Domains serve not only as entry points to websites but also as identifiers, communication platforms, and integral components of authentication systems. This increased reliance has drawn the attention of more sophisticated and resourceful threat…

Establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for domain recovery is essential for any organization that relies on its domain names to support digital operations, brand identity, customer communication, or e-commerce. In an environment where domain hijacking has become a frequent and damaging form of cyberattack, being unprepared for a loss of control over your domain…

DNS load balancing is a critical technique used to distribute traffic across multiple servers or endpoints, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance for internet-facing applications. By configuring the Domain Name System (DNS) to return different IP addresses in response to client queries—often rotating them in a round-robin fashion or based on server health, proximity,…

In the expansive and decentralized ecosystem of the internet, domain names serve as unique identifiers that are critical to business operations, branding, communication, and intellectual property. With the increasing value placed on domain ownership and the rise in domain hijacking incidents, disputes over rightful control and usage have become more frequent and complex. To address…