Domain Hijacking
An attack where an unauthorized entity takes control of a domain name.
Understanding Domain Hijacking
Domain hijacking occurs when an attacker transfers ownership of a domain or redirects traffic to malicious servers. Cybercriminals often use phishing attacks, stolen credentials, or DNS poisoning to manipulate registrar settings and gain control.
Methods of Domain Hijacking
Credential Theft – Attackers obtain domain registrar login credentials via phishing, brute force attacks, or malware.
Registrar Exploitation – Exploiting vulnerabilities in domain management systems or tricking support teams into unauthorized changes.
DNS Cache Poisoning – Injecting malicious DNS records to redirect users to fake websites.
Expired Domain Takeover – Registering expired domains to gain control over their traffic.
Future of Domain Security
Adoption of DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) – Enhances DNS integrity and prevents hijacking attempts.
AI-Based Threat Intelligence – Detects domain takeover attempts in real time.
Decentralized Domains & Blockchain – Uses immutable blockchain records to secure domain ownership.
Automated Domain Renewal & Monitoring – Reduces the risk of domain expiration-based hijacking.