Yes, true, GD is the #1 registrar and as the number one they could have figured out they would have become the number one target for domain thefts.
If my memory still works in over 2 years I have't seen one single thread about a stolen domain that wasn't about GoDaddy and that can't be something only imputable to their size or a coincidence.
People have asked to remove the expedite transfer option but no one there seemed to have taken any notice of it; why not offering a free privacy ( like many other registrars do ) to help protecting our email addresses?
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@Paul Buonopane once explained and compared the security of some registrars ( in a detailed and technical way that I can't re write )and it was clear that some were more secure than others. It's not by accident that 99% of the fake emails are Godaddy emails.
Sure there are measures we can take to better protect ourselves but let's not forget that, as many have already pointed out, in more than a few countries the PIN number takes hours and hours to arrive, almost forcing domainers to deactivate the 2fa; furthermore not all of us live in the US and have an FBI to talk to. International problems are always the most complicated to deal with and solve ( especially if they involve countries like China and India ) and should be avoided at all costs.
As a side note, are you really sure that FBI would seriously do anything for a virtual item that might be worth some thousands when they have to deal with far worse and bigger problems? Just a question as I do not live in the US.
In conclusion I think that GoDaddy should begin to implement better and more effective measures starting from now and that domainers should be more vigilant and thorough with their business.
Under a personal point of view, I have almost only worked with GD since the beginning of my domaining adventure but in the recent times I have had to reconsider my decision. Without coupons, being forced to pay 120$ ( DDC ) to get "discounted" prices that other registrars offer by default and with such security issues, what are the real reasons we remain with GD?
The aftermarket. Yes. I don't think it will last forever though.