What is Domain Hijacking and How Do I Prevent it?

This document provides an overview of domain hijacking—unauthorized takeover of domain names—distinguishing it from DNS poisoning, outlining typical attack methods (e.g., weak passwords, phishing, expired registrations), and offering practical prevention best practices including multi-factor authentication, strong unique passwords, transfer locks, domain privacy, limited account access, monitoring of expiry and registration details, and choosing reputable registrars.