Domain Security
Protect your domain names from hijacking, phishing, and other threats with these security best practices.
For: All domain owners
Domain Security Checklist
A complete domain security checklist covering registrar locks, 2FA, DNSSEC, SSL/TLS, WHOIS privacy, and email authentication to protect your domain from attack.
5 min readDomain Hijacking Prevention
Learn how domain hijacking works, the attack vectors criminals use, and the concrete steps every domain owner must take to prevent losing their domain.
5 min readDNSSEC: Why You Should Enable It
DNSSEC protects your domain from DNS spoofing and cache poisoning. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to enable it at your registrar in minutes.
4 min readTwo-Factor Authentication for Domain Accounts
Two-factor authentication is the single most effective step to protect your domain registrar account. Learn which 2FA methods are safe and how to set them up.
4 min readRegistry Lock: The Ultimate Domain Protection
Registry lock provides the highest level of domain protection by requiring out-of-band verification for any changes. Learn who needs it and how to get it.
4 min readTyposquatting Protection: Defending Your Brand
Typosquatting uses misspelled domains to steal traffic and commit fraud. Learn how attackers operate, how to find look-alike domains, and how to protect your brand.
4 min readDomain Phishing: How It Works and How to Stop It
Domain phishing uses fake look-alike domains to steal credentials and commit fraud. Learn how these attacks work and what you can do to detect and prevent them.
4 min readEmail Security: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Explained
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC prevent email spoofing and phishing using your domain name. Learn what each DNS record does and how to implement all three correctly.
4 min readSSL/TLS and Domain Security
SSL/TLS certificates encrypt web traffic and authenticate your domain. Learn how certificates relate to domain security and how to configure them correctly.
4 min readExpired Domain Risks: What Happens When a Domain Lapses
An expired domain can be registered by anyone, including attackers. Learn the serious risks of letting a domain lapse and how to prevent it with auto-renew.
4 min readWHOIS Privacy: Security vs. Transparency
WHOIS privacy hides your personal details from public domain records, reducing spam and phishing risk. Learn when to use it and what trade-offs it involves.
3 min readDNS Cache Poisoning: How It Works and How DNSSEC Stops It
DNS cache poisoning injects false records into resolvers to silently redirect users. Learn how the attack works and why DNSSEC is the definitive countermeasure.
4 min readDomain Security for E-commerce Sites
E-commerce domains are high-value targets for hijacking, phishing, and fraud. Learn the specific domain security measures every online store owner must implement.
4 min readDomain Threat Monitoring
Proactive domain threat monitoring detects hijacking attempts, look-alike registrations, and DNS changes before they cause damage. Learn what to monitor and how.
4 min readDomain Incident Response Playbook
When a domain security incident strikes, every minute matters. This playbook guides you from initial detection through containment, recovery, and review.
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