Moniker hack aftermath: GoDaddy returns stolen domains to their owner
Several valuable numeric dot .com domains and an LLL .com have been returned to their legitimate owner, at GoDaddy. Following a report that asked for the non-disclosure of the domains involved, we verified that the theft of domains at GoDaddy has been reversed. The theft was linked to the recently exposed Moniker breach, from the […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker ‘patient zero’ warned registrar on security breach in late August
A former Moniker customer’s rage over the recently exploited security breach, is off the charts. He has reason to believe that his account, presumably containing valuable domains, was the first one to be targeted in late August by hackers originating from Egypt and Lebanon, who created sub-accounts. Despite warning Moniker about the issue, he was […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Two priceless domains stolen from Moniker, now frozen at Name.com
The mystery surrounding the brazen theft of extremely valuable domains from Moniker, continues. After receiving permission from Elequa, we can unveil two more priceless domains stolen from his domain portfolio at Moniker. Both YN.com and BIT.com were stolen by the same domain thieves, that attempted to cover their trail by using WHOIS protection in the […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker resolved all customer complaints with the BBB
Two months ago, we were concerned about the effect that complaints against Moniker might have to its BBB ranking. The Better Business Bureau accepts complaints from consumers, that must be presented eponymously and with supporting evidence. Subsequently, the BBB acts as a mediator, contacting the company in question and seeking their resolution of the complaints. […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Blast from the Domainer past: Skenzo, DNZoom and Moniker at TRAFFIC
It’s strange what one finds while opening some old boxes in the garage 😀 Accidentally, we opened a box of memorabilia from previous domain conferences; this particular one was from TRAFFIC 2008 in Orlando, Florida. It was a great experience! Some great people attended the conference, among which Monte Cahn, founder and then still CEO […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker to transfer domain management development to Uniregistry
After weeks of a painful transition to a new domain management system, Moniker has called it quits, and it’s hiring new database developers and back-end designers for its domain management system. “The German database programmers drank beer and watched the World Cup on TV for the past 30 days, it was impossible to get things […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker receives prestigious domain registrar award
Moniker LLC, dba Moniker.com is part of KeyDrive SA and its registrar group, Key-Systems/ Moniker (KSM-Group). In a short ceremony earlier today, the well-established domain registrar received the prestigious “Registrar most likely to Move Domains Away from” award, shared only with Registerfly. “This award, however painful of a reminder it might be, energizes us all […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker’s BBB rating: Will the perfect “A” change if domainers complain?
The woes of Moniker are the result of a continuing failure to address customer issues effectively, along with a disastrous upgrade of its registrar backend system. One of the oldest domain registrars, Moniker changed hands in recent years; despite the goodwill of its officers, the problems run deep. Thousands of domain names remain in limbo […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Moniker migraines: Your SnapNames domains now belong to Web.com
As if recent downtime problems at Moniker were not enough, here comes the proverbial cherry on the pie. Apparently, domains caught by SnapNames and managed at Moniker under different registrars, actually now belong to Network Solutions, where they will be moved to. Incredible as it may sound, all such caught domains now show “abuse@web.com” as […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Problems with Moniker? Switch to Uniregistry
The recent issues at Moniker are simply unacceptable for an ICANN accredited registrar. After launching a new web site, numerous problems surfaced and existing ones were magnified; Moniker is currently down until 9:00am tomorrow. Domain investors that want to utilize a modern domain registrar built from the ground up using modern technology, on a clean, […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Domainers missing the ‘Monte’ days as Moniker troubles continue
For many domainers that have been involved with domain investing for at least a decade, the days of Monte Cahn running the show at Moniker, are sorely missed. Moniker has faced persistent problems with connectivity in recent months, paired with a lack of consistent issue resolution. On Friday, access to the Moniker domain panel was […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Women in Domaining: Moniker sponsors event during NamesCon
Ladies in Domaining, this is your time to shine. Moniker is sponsoring a women-only event during NamesCon, offering networking opportunities that men domainers typically take for granted. 😀 “Connect with fellow women in the domain community as we enjoy cocktails and appetizers at a reception with a more personal approach. You will be networking with […]
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