When a cyber criminal gains control of a domain name, usually by social engineering, this is known as domain hijacking.In domain hijacking, hackers often take advantage of security vulnerabilities or use social engineering methods to access domain registration accounts, which enables them to modify the registration information and move the name to a different registrar.Cybercriminals use fake emails in phishing attacks to mislead domain owners into disclosing their registrar login information. Once into the account, the attacker locks out the original owner and modifies ownership information.Make secure and distinctive passwords, enable two-factor authentication (2FA), update contact details frequently, keep an eye on the activity and status of the domain, among the preventative measures against domain hijackings include secure email accounts and selecting a reliable registrar.
