Is your website safe?
Last week a string of domain hijackings caught the attention of many. Perhaps because the victims of the hijackings are all well established, technologically savvy individuals. The three notable cases where css-tricks.com, davidwalsh.name, and designshack.net each of them have written their own blog posts detailing their experience of finding out their domain was stolen and [ā¦]
Last week a string of domain hijackings caught the attention of many. Perhaps because the victims of the hijackings are all well established, technologically savvy individuals. The three notable cases where css-tricks.com, davidwalsh.name, and designshack.net each of them have written their own blog posts detailing their experience of finding out their domain was stolen and the ugly road to recovery. We wonāt speculate too much on what happened but we do want to give everyone a heads up on security features that you can put in place to insure that this wonāt happen to you!
If you are not currently a Name.com customer, you should be š We are running a $7.39 COM/NET transfer special from now through the end of December. You can click here to start your transfer and then follow the instructions below to keep your domain safe by adding NameSafe -a free service!
What is NameSafe VIP?
NameSafe VIP service adds an additional layer of security by using the VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) credential system. It will generate a unique six digit code every 30 seconds that is required to access your account. So youāll log in using your username and password as usual, then enter the unique 6 digit code. Itās a super easy way to keep your account secure. The service is FREE unless you do not have a SmartPhone and need to purchase the FOB that will create the credential (the 6 digit ever-changing number).
How do I get NameSafe VIP?
From within your Name.com account youāll see a link on the left hand side for āNameSafeā (see below)
Simply click, āNameSafeā then click the link āSignup for the NameSafe service.ā If youāre using your phone to generate your credential, youāll set it up at m.verisign.com but donāt worry, weāll email you activation instructions that are really quick.
Setting up 2 factor authentication keeps your domain safe and secure, out of the hands of the bad guys. NameSafe is quick to set up and free of charge. You donāt have much to lose setting up extra security precautions but seems you have everything to lose by not being proactive when it comes to security of your domain names.
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