Company registers 88 security-themed domains in useless exercise. Amazon.com announced two new cybersecurity initiatives this week. First, it is publicly releasing training materials that it uses with its own employees to prevent them from ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Set up two-factor authentication on your Afternic account
· ServicesHere's how to add security to your Afternic account. One of the bigger security risks in the domain aftermarket has been the lack of two-factor authentication for Afternic accounts. If someone hacks into your Afternic account, they can decrease the ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Upgrading GoDaddy two-factor authentication to a physical key
· Domain RegistrarsIt's a lot faster to log in with a physical key. At NamesCon in January, GoDaddy promoted the ability to use physical security keys that use the FIDO U2F standard for two-factor authentication. I already use a key for Google, so this was ... Continue Reading5 Comments
5 features to power up your Gmail
· ServicesThese features make email management easier. Gmail is the hub for managing my business and the browser tab I spend the most time in. But Gmail is only as powerful as you make it. Here are 5 features I use that make Gmail more effective. Snooze A ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Domain marketplaces should add two-factor authentication
· ServicesMarketplaces need to offer better security. All reputable domain name registrars have added some sort of two-factor authentication to their security stack. It's time for domain marketplaces to offer this added protection as well. Two-factor ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Switch to authenticator apps for better two-factor authentication
· Domain RegistrarsApp-based authentication is better than SMS authentication. Two-factor authentication is a must-have to improve the security of your domain name registrar accounts. Most major domain registrars offer it now. If yours doesn't, it's time to change ... Continue Reading4 Comments
GoDaddy enables app-based 2FA and more control
· Domain RegistrarsGoogle Authenticator can now be used to securely log in to GoDaddy. GoDaddy has enhanced its two-factor authentication (2FA) to make it easier to use, especially for people outside of the United States. Effective immediately, customers can use an ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
GoDaddy introduces two factor authentication outside U.S.
· Domain RegistrarsSecurity tool expanded to 185 countries. Non-U.S. customers of GoDaddy can now activate two-factor authentication to add security to their accounts. The service has been available in the U.S. for several years, and international customers have been ... Continue Reading4 Comments
eNom adds 2-factor authentication
· Domain RegistrarsMake your eNom account more secure. Domain name investors who use eNom can now turn on two-factor authentication to secure their accounts. Setting up two-factor authentication is fairly simple. Once you log into your account, look for "Two Step ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Video: how to set up and use two-factor authentication at GoDaddy.com
· Domain RegistrarsVideo gives step-by-step instructions for increasing security in your Go Daddy account. Two-factor authentication is one of the best ways to make any online account more secure. Go Daddy introduced two-factor authentication for its United States ... Continue Reading1 Comment