Domain snatching with url reading

[oli22]

I was verifying a domain's availability, since i had names pulled from under my feet every time i searched names in registrar search tool when i did not buy immediately, i figured the safest way to check was to type the name in top url space of the browser (http//:...etc.) I did just that thinking it was safe and the domain was bought by someone else in the next 24 hours.
Can somebody explain how this is done. Black hat hacking?Malware? Is there a depository in the google system for empty/blank results that these people consult? Nothing is safe anymore, the ocean seems more full of sharks than water. Do you know any place with serious knowlegde about this or have an answer?

How the hell did they get that from my url type-in ???

 

[hawkeye]

Now how do we know Whois.sc or DomainTools. are safe?

When humans are behind the scenes nothing is really safe.

Humans seem to be behind 'everything' technological (and otherwise) we now use or used, so why even bother worrying about this, or anything for that matter?!? For 'nothing' I guess, is safe!! :ghost:

 

[RazorNF]

If a name is *that* good instant reg it.

Exactly...

 

[Kate]

The best is to check with the registry.
Some registrars are not accurate, or not realtime.

As said above, typing the domain in the URL bar is not accurate, a registered domain doesn't have to resolve to an active website.

Also, if the domain is unregistered or not in the zone file, this will trigger a DNS query that returns NXDOMAIN.
Your ISP or whatever DNS service you use can log this info. I'm not saying it will be used to snipe the domain from you, just that your query leaves a trace somewhere.

Checking availability at the registry is normally the most accurate way.

 

[DU]

Now how do we know Whois.sc or DomainTools. are safe?

Anyone who has a sketchy business model profiting of WHOIS is the alst person I would trust, but that's just me.

Safest is to use the registry directly - but even they sell whois logs (allegedly).

If you have a really really great name PM me and I will check for you at my supersafe checking source

 

[Ms Domainer]

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I always check through DomainTools and have never had a problem with a domain being snatched from me.

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[Dave_Z]

I know for a fact if you are logged in to your GD account and do a domain search, but don't register they still know what you searched for and tie that to your account for marketing purposes, maybe more!

It has happened several times to me...a day or two after I search, I get an email from GD saying "blankity----blank.com is still available to register."

Just happened this week in fact again.

Look up "shopping cart abandonment".

 

[oli22]

thaks for replying, you guys are passionate about this name stuff

So far the useful info i can use is

"There are URL sniffers out there, and if you have any vulnerabilities, these sniffers will spy on your moves."

and

"
Verisign tracks missed hits on names I believe
"

I will call verisign and verify, not sure they will be transparent about it...

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Who makes the law and settle disputes for domain names, verisign? Icann?
Is there an authority for this?