Kieren McCarthy discusses the astonishing story of the theft of the world’s most valuable domain name.
When Sex .com was stolen in the 90s, it was most likely the most valuable domain name in the world. And it wasn’t just a routine domain theft like what occurs today. What transpired involved a lifelong conman, an early internet entrepreneur, hidden cash, prison, fleeing to Mexico, drug-fueled parties, and millions of dollars in legal expenses. On today’s show, reporter Kieren McCarthy, who wrote a book about the theft, digs into the story.
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Owning a great domain is like owning a fine piece of art. It’s one of a kind and given the right opportunity, thieves would love to get their hands on it. My guest on today’s show, Michael Fischer, has had to defend his valuable domain twice from hijacking: once through UDRP and, most recently, an actual theft of the domain. Today, he explains what happened and how he got his domain back.
