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Domain Name Wire Podcast

Recovering stolen domains – DNW Podcast #491

Jul 1, 2024
Bill Hartzer, a domain expert, discusses how domains get stolen and ways to recover them. Topics include negotiating with VeriSign, concerns about industry monopolization, and real-life cases of domain theft. Learn about preventing domain theft and maintaining good domain hygiene.
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Quick takeaways

  • Reclaim stolen domains by submitting required documents for verification at registrar.
  • Enhance domain security with two-factor authentication and secure registrars.

Deep dives

Different scenarios for recovering stolen domain names explained

Recovering stolen domain names involves various scenarios. In one case, an individual experienced a SIM swap where the hacker transferred multiple domains to a different registrar. Another example involved a relative hacking the home router of a business owner, compromising their websites and domains. The process of reclaiming stolen domains includes submitting documents like driver's licenses and notarized statements to the registrar for verification.

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