One more way to protect your domain is to go for private Domain registration. When you register a domain using the private registration option, all your personal details (your name, address) and, what is more important, administrative email address are hidden from the public. So when a hacker performs a WHOIS lookup for your domain name, he will not be able to find your administrative email address. So the private registration provides an extra security and protects your privacy
The analogy really helps understand the process in which an individual can be spoof and hacked. It is a very tedious and frustrating experience, and the real owner would have to endure much annoyance before anything can actually be done about the situation. The idea of having a secondary password now makes much more sense, and it should always be something that only the actual user knows, such as asking for their first pet's name or where they were born.
I recently purchased a domain name for another class and it had caused me to wonder about the lack or security in place to protect it. So while my site in specific is not very important, I was wondering if extremely high profile domain names or sites for large corporations had a way to add further security to theirs. It is worrisome how easy it is to hack into a standard website.
This is very interesting to know... relating Google's profit making scheme of advertisements and all. Come to think of it, ive actually come across many sites which provide links to other websites which are totally unrelated. I guess sometimes you cant rely verify the validity of a link until you click it... so its very effective in a way.
I think this was a really explanation between hacking and cracking which many people could confused. In addition to protecting your domain name. I think it is also important to lock your domains via the registrar's interface. This will prevent individuals from hacking or changing any settings, without first unlocking the domain name. Extra pre-caution never hurts.
This seems very similar to what we learned in CCT260 with Littlejohn at Sheridan... We talked about hacking and cracking, and a lot of people got confused by the terms. In reality, hacking is the good kinda, but the media gives hacking a negative connotation. As a result, everytime we heard about "hackers", we assume that it is something bad.
It's funny how I am now in my final year and learning that meaning of hacking is not what I was told all my previous years. I had specifically taken a class which discussed domain registration and such in which hacking was the same thing as cracking. It's good to learn something new and differentiate between hacking and cracking . What my question is that when accounts such as celebrities twitter accounts get hacked, how does that occur - domain hacked or password hacked?
I did not know that people actually hack other computers, to increase their knowledge of how stuff works, I always thought it was to cause damage to other people. Hacking seems like an interesting way to learn about how different programs work. Also with technology being more accessible today, I believe that domain name hacking will increase because many people are trying to find easy ways to make money, and if you know how to hack, this seems like a rather easy solution.
I knew the difference between hacking and cracking, however, 'hacking' is still used to refer to 'cracking'. I think that there isn't anything wrong if hacking is used for an educational purpose but I think there should be some other system of learning where hackers research or play around with stuff without involving people who are unaware of it. The examples of hacking mentioned don't seem very harmless. At least there are precautions you can take like 2nd passwords etc.
I didn't know before that domain names can actually be hacked. After doing some reading I found out that you could protect your domain name from being hacked by going for private domain registration. When you register a domain name using the private registration option, all your personal details such as your name, address, phone and administrative email address are hidden from the public. Private domain registration provides an extra security and protects your privacy.
I love the example of losing a house from some strangers. In Hong Kong, sometimes people forget to bring their keys and the will ask some experts at picking lock to open the door for them. These guys will give you a new set of keys without ask for your identity. This can happen very similar to the domain name as email address is the “key” to open the door of that domain name site. It can be use by hackers, especially by the competitors, once the get the “key” of it.
I always thought hacking and cracking were the same, I never knew the difference between the too. I never knew the process or anything about hacking a domain name. This video definitely had a lot if interesting and useful information. I never liked having to create multiple passwords for accounts that I create on the Internet, but it is clear that it is just taking security to another level by protecting your information. I
I always get asked for a secondary passwords in every account that I create. Though it is a bit frustrating to create another password and have to remember, it is very helpful from time to time. & I'm actually thankful because of all the stories I hear from my friends who's accounts get hacked and also get locked out for a brief amount of time. During this lockout time, the hacker spams everyone on my friend's contact list, including myself, & it is really annoying!
I never knew the difference between hacking and cracking. I guess it was easier to hack websites in the early 2000's, such as in the case with Centennial College and University of Toronto as you mentioned. Maybe the first step is for the person to register an e-mail that is not listed on their website. Domain name hacking is kind of similar to identity theft, its a scary thought. Registants have to be really careful and take extra precaution.
Ever since I learned about Nike's website being hacked over a decade ago I've been intrigued by the idea of essentially hijacking the web-presence of a popular company and somehow making money from it. I wouldn't immediately call hackers "bad-guys": From some perspective they're the Robin Hoods of the world.
Never knew the difference between hacking and cracking. And I for sure thought that hacking a domain name would be a lot harder then just spoofing an email. Its scary that a 10 year old can hack a domain name .
I would think there would be a more secure way of verifying the ownership of a domain considering domain names can be very valuable these days. The secondary security questions should be mandatory just following common sense with everything that happens online. Shocking that even many free forums require password and security questions to log in but the identification of the owner is only through email.
This video is interesting, I've learnt the difference between cracking and hacking. Also, how the domain hacking doesn't have to involve extensive coding, simple " Social engineering" is often then most effective way of gaining access into restricted areas.
PS please expect an annonymous e-mail I managed to hack an unsecured SMTP server.
Its interesting how the onus falls on the victim to prove that they are the owner of a stolen domain name. Also, its interesting how hackers use click-through situations, to drive traffic to particular websites in order to get paid in a short period of time. very very sneaky
I think it's interesting how easy spoofing is. It sucks for those people that are getting hacked though. Although now the needed of secondary information is great cause it helps eliminate those hackers.
It's kind of like your example of hacking a persons credit account. It is very sneaky and easy to do and it may take a while for the victim to know that they have been hacked.
Wow , I never realized that domain name hacking was that easy. the hassle of more passwords is a small price to pay for extra security. I also realized that hacking can be a easy way to make money. it can be a back up plan incase marketing doesn't work out.
I also never heard of cracking, spoofing or some other things mentioned. This video also teaches you a lot about hacking domains and how to protect yourself by doing something as straight forward as using secondary passwords. Watch the video for some great analogies and examples!
I like the analogy, it really helped me understand hacking domain names and how it works. It good that they ask for secondary password information, it keeps it more secure and away from easier hacking capabilties.
This video talks about hacking and how hacking is just trying to "figure out stuff". In addition, cracking is hacking damage and is just curiosity about things work!
Interesting. This actually happened to movie-forumz(dot)com a few years ago and they were forced to buy a new domain. - Marc N 415
x3triLogyx3 2 weeks ago
Sorin S. BCS555
hack4android 4 months ago
One more way to protect your domain is to go for private Domain registration. When you register a domain using the private registration option, all your personal details (your name, address) and, what is more important, administrative email address are hidden from the public. So when a hacker performs a WHOIS lookup for your domain name, he will not be able to find your administrative email address. So the private registration provides an extra security and protects your privacy
Volha S. BCS555
equilibraful 4 months ago
The analogy really helps understand the process in which an individual can be spoof and hacked. It is a very tedious and frustrating experience, and the real owner would have to endure much annoyance before anything can actually be done about the situation. The idea of having a secondary password now makes much more sense, and it should always be something that only the actual user knows, such as asking for their first pet's name or where they were born.
Mohammed Macki- MGD415
10cct353MackiM 11 months ago
I recently purchased a domain name for another class and it had caused me to wonder about the lack or security in place to protect it. So while my site in specific is not very important, I was wondering if extremely high profile domain names or sites for large corporations had a way to add further security to theirs. It is worrisome how easy it is to hack into a standard website.
Flynn, M
MGD 415
73flynner37 11 months ago
This is very interesting to know... relating Google's profit making scheme of advertisements and all. Come to think of it, ive actually come across many sites which provide links to other websites which are totally unrelated. I guess sometimes you cant rely verify the validity of a link until you click it... so its very effective in a way.
saadiafaiz 11 months ago
I think this was a really explanation between hacking and cracking which many people could confused. In addition to protecting your domain name. I think it is also important to lock your domains via the registrar's interface. This will prevent individuals from hacking or changing any settings, without first unlocking the domain name. Extra pre-caution never hurts.
- Natalia W.
MGD415
TheNataliaOnline 11 months ago
This seems very similar to what we learned in CCT260 with Littlejohn at Sheridan... We talked about hacking and cracking, and a lot of people got confused by the terms. In reality, hacking is the good kinda, but the media gives hacking a negative connotation. As a result, everytime we heard about "hackers", we assume that it is something bad.
Eric Liu MGD415 CCT322
animefreak5219 1 year ago
It's funny how I am now in my final year and learning that meaning of hacking is not what I was told all my previous years. I had specifically taken a class which discussed domain registration and such in which hacking was the same thing as cracking. It's good to learn something new and differentiate between hacking and cracking . What my question is that when accounts such as celebrities twitter accounts get hacked, how does that occur - domain hacked or password hacked?
NiwazK
MGD415
nimzzk 1 year ago
I did not know that people actually hack other computers, to increase their knowledge of how stuff works, I always thought it was to cause damage to other people. Hacking seems like an interesting way to learn about how different programs work. Also with technology being more accessible today, I believe that domain name hacking will increase because many people are trying to find easy ways to make money, and if you know how to hack, this seems like a rather easy solution.
Jasmeet D- MDG415
jaysd1990 1 year ago
I knew the difference between hacking and cracking, however, 'hacking' is still used to refer to 'cracking'. I think that there isn't anything wrong if hacking is used for an educational purpose but I think there should be some other system of learning where hackers research or play around with stuff without involving people who are unaware of it. The examples of hacking mentioned don't seem very harmless. At least there are precautions you can take like 2nd passwords etc.
Sandra A MGD 415
sayndz 1 year ago
I didn't know before that domain names can actually be hacked. After doing some reading I found out that you could protect your domain name from being hacked by going for private domain registration. When you register a domain name using the private registration option, all your personal details such as your name, address, phone and administrative email address are hidden from the public. Private domain registration provides an extra security and protects your privacy.
Ammar A. - MGD415
ricaluda 1 year ago
I love the example of losing a house from some strangers. In Hong Kong, sometimes people forget to bring their keys and the will ask some experts at picking lock to open the door for them. These guys will give you a new set of keys without ask for your identity. This can happen very similar to the domain name as email address is the “key” to open the door of that domain name site. It can be use by hackers, especially by the competitors, once the get the “key” of it.
Gloria W - MGD415
rabbitgloria 1 year ago
I always thought hacking and cracking were the same, I never knew the difference between the too. I never knew the process or anything about hacking a domain name. This video definitely had a lot if interesting and useful information. I never liked having to create multiple passwords for accounts that I create on the Internet, but it is clear that it is just taking security to another level by protecting your information. I
Ameerah R. - MGD415
amango0oo 1 year ago
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amango0oo 1 year ago
I always get asked for a secondary passwords in every account that I create. Though it is a bit frustrating to create another password and have to remember, it is very helpful from time to time. & I'm actually thankful because of all the stories I hear from my friends who's accounts get hacked and also get locked out for a brief amount of time. During this lockout time, the hacker spams everyone on my friend's contact list, including myself, & it is really annoying!
Nora M. - MGD415
yoshixuxa 1 year ago
I never knew the difference between hacking and cracking. I guess it was easier to hack websites in the early 2000's, such as in the case with Centennial College and University of Toronto as you mentioned. Maybe the first step is for the person to register an e-mail that is not listed on their website. Domain name hacking is kind of similar to identity theft, its a scary thought. Registants have to be really careful and take extra precaution.
Kerndeep S. - MGD415
kiran088 1 year ago
Ever since I learned about Nike's website being hacked over a decade ago I've been intrigued by the idea of essentially hijacking the web-presence of a popular company and somehow making money from it. I wouldn't immediately call hackers "bad-guys": From some perspective they're the Robin Hoods of the world.
Mark S. - MGD415
1MSTEELE 1 year ago
Never knew the difference between hacking and cracking. And I for sure thought that hacking a domain name would be a lot harder then just spoofing an email. Its scary that a 10 year old can hack a domain name .
Peter S
BCS555
peterstellato 1 year ago
I would think there would be a more secure way of verifying the ownership of a domain considering domain names can be very valuable these days. The secondary security questions should be mandatory just following common sense with everything that happens online. Shocking that even many free forums require password and security questions to log in but the identification of the owner is only through email.
Ringo C.
BCS 555
RIN44SC 1 year ago
This video is interesting, I've learnt the difference between cracking and hacking. Also, how the domain hacking doesn't have to involve extensive coding, simple " Social engineering" is often then most effective way of gaining access into restricted areas.
PS please expect an annonymous e-mail I managed to hack an unsecured SMTP server.
MGD415 - Al Rawahi
cooliez1 1 year ago
Domain Name Hacking
Its interesting how the onus falls on the victim to prove that they are the owner of a stolen domain name. Also, its interesting how hackers use click-through situations, to drive traffic to particular websites in order to get paid in a short period of time. very very sneaky
J Davies MRK619
JonathanDavies1 1 year ago
I think it's interesting how easy spoofing is. It sucks for those people that are getting hacked though. Although now the needed of secondary information is great cause it helps eliminate those hackers.
It's kind of like your example of hacking a persons credit account. It is very sneaky and easy to do and it may take a while for the victim to know that they have been hacked.
S. Kassam MRK619
saimakassam 2 years ago
I didn't know how easy it is to hack a domain name by simply spoofing (which means hacking an email address) and changing the IP address.
It is also important to have a secondary password information to prevent this.
Websites must watch out!
Claudia C. MRK 619
claucarvajal1 2 years ago
Wow , I never realized that domain name hacking was that easy. the hassle of more passwords is a small price to pay for extra security. I also realized that hacking can be a easy way to make money. it can be a back up plan incase marketing doesn't work out.
Mahmoud I Mrk619
mysticarabknight 2 years ago
I also never heard of cracking, spoofing or some other things mentioned. This video also teaches you a lot about hacking domains and how to protect yourself by doing something as straight forward as using secondary passwords. Watch the video for some great analogies and examples!
Bishop G MRK619
123GBBG 2 years ago
secondary passwords is the key, all domain registrars should offer this so you don't get hijacked
profwitiger 2 years ago
I only heard about hacking..never heard of cracking. Interesting that hacking is just trying to browse and figure out stuff.
I learned about a sneaky way to earn money by "click throughs"..thats a pretty cool concept.
K. Pedchenko
MRK619
miki15 2 years ago
I found out the difference between hacking and cracking
Thx Prof!!
Pejvak Panahian L. MRK619
pjkmarketing1 2 years ago
after watching this video, i realized how easy it can be to hack a website. i enjoyed your example with the argentina family, lol
Clemens Kim MRK 619
scyked 2 years ago
i learned the meaning of the term spoofing. I had never heard of it before watching this video.
Spoofing means the faking an email address
Hall-Fusco. J
MRK619
jayhall5 2 years ago
I like the analogy, it really helped me understand hacking domain names and how it works. It good that they ask for secondary password information, it keeps it more secure and away from easier hacking capabilties.
Mathew S. MRK619
masylvestre 2 years ago
There are many sneaky ways to make money off hacking domains usually based through the clickthroughs from one website to another
Andrew T. MRK619
teolis27 2 years ago
This video talks about hacking and how hacking is just trying to "figure out stuff". In addition, cracking is hacking damage and is just curiosity about things work!
Romia K. MRK619
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Romiaable 2 years ago
I now know about secondary password protection, in order to ensure that a domain name is not hacked.
Kelly D MRK619
718DKelly 2 years ago