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GoDaddy Customer Loses 27-Year-Old Domain Without Strong Authentication

A GoDaddy user lost his domain without authorization despite 32 calls and 17 email exchanges with support.

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The incident reveals serious gaps in the registrar's identity verification protocols.

The case reignites debate on domain transfer security and registrar responsibilities.

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Un domaine de 27 ans transféré sans consentement de son propriétaire

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