Attempted Domain Hijacking

[thefabfive]

I receive an email yesterday from a registrar (not mine) saying that a transfer has been requested for several of my domains. It's the standard transfer request with a link for authorization. These names have not been sold and I definitely did not initiate this request. Looks like someone was trying to snatch these name away from my account.

I reset my password at my current registrar and made sure they were Locked. Is there anything else I should do to better protect these particular names from theft? I was planning to change my email password too but haven't yet.

I guess at least someone would like these name. LOL. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Devil_Dog]

Just leave them locked and delete the email.

You already changed your pass so there shouldn't be any worries.

 

[Kate]

Perhaps you should report the attempt to the gaining registrar so they can slap their customer...

 

[thefabfive]

Perhaps you should report the attempt to the gaining registrar so they can slap their customer...

I was thinking about that. I'll give it a try. Thanks.

 

[FanCube]

Has happened to me a couple of times. As long as your domains are locked and you use a strong password at you registrar should you be fine. To secure very valuable domains can you as well use registrars such as Moniker.com and MarkMoniter.com as they provide a high level of security.

 

[Dave_Z]

If you got the email from the gaining registrar requesting approval, leave them
alone. Secure your email address on record as well.

And make sure your computer's clean, too.