GoDaddy Domain Fiasco
Executive Summary:
- GoDaddy gave a domain to a stranger without any documentation.
- Registering your domain as a trademark can provide stronger rights against illicit acquisition.
- Incidents like this highlight the importance of domain security and vigilance.
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
What Happened
A recent incident involving GoDaddy has sparked outrage and concern among domain owners.
Reactions and Concerns
Some users are advising others to
Register your domain as a trademark. It costs a few hundred dollars, and can be done online. This gives you stronger rights with ICANN, against anybody who illicitly acquired the domain, against typosquatters, the registrar, and the courts.
Others are more skeptical, suggesting that
Likely an inside job. I had a similar experience with AWS where my account was compromised despite the fact that I had all the proper security features enabled.
Another user pointed out that
If your system relies on DNS, there’s no decentralization; you just change whose hands your fate rests in.
Conclusion
Incidents like this highlight the importance of domain security and vigilance, and the need for registrars to take responsibility for their actions.
Focus Keyword: Domain Security
