Domains hijacked, Godaddy security breached?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by cheaptraffic, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    Just want to give a head up to anyone is having important domains at Godaddy that they *might* have a security breach in their system that allow hijacker to transfer your domains away without your approval within matter of 3h.

    What happened was yesterday 5 of my domains (adult content warning: lauxa**.us, lauxa**.org, porn**.net, porn**.net, lauxanh***.com, censored because xxx if anyone wants to know full domains namesPM me) were transfered away from my Godaddy account without my approval, and pointed to another site. 1 domain transferred to Enom, others were transfered to Register.
    The hijacker also changed email and password for the account. You may think this could be my fault because i let someone get a hold of my login infor right? Read on.

    At the same day 2 other large communites( tech related: vozforums.com, another one similar to google map: diadiem.com) were stolen and transfered away and pointed to another sites. These are 2 different company and quite large in term of daily visitors and high ranking. So i dont think there is a coincident that they both lost their password by mistake same day??!!

    Right now, i have been in touch with , , , and was able to reset my account password and email. But still waiting and hope to get my domains back.

    Also, I tried to call the support number a few times but this matter they only discuss via email? I think this is serious and they should be more proactive and have phone support.


    So watch out everyone.

    p/s: any suggestion, advice are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    cheaptraffic, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  2. Guisbar

    Guisbar Well-Known Member

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    I havе nevеr got any bad experience wіth godaddy.

    But I hаvе heard а lot about godaddy account hijacked оr all domains account changed.

    But I thіnk thаt's due to the fault of users not godaddy.
     
    Guisbar, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  3. cheaptraffic

    cheaptraffic Active Member

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    I also thought it was my mistake somehow they cracked the password. But at the same time 2 other big sites have the same problem though.
     
    cheaptraffic, Oct 26, 2011 IP
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    premierwebstrategies Peon

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    I guess the real question is will GoDaddy be resolving this problem for you?
     
    premierwebstrategies, Oct 26, 2011 IP
  5. cheaptraffic

    cheaptraffic Active Member

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    that is the questions i am trying to find the answer, right now they are very slow on replying email. i tried to call but this matter they only discuss via email?!!
     
    cheaptraffic, Oct 26, 2011 IP