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GoDaddy customer claims registrar transferred 27-year-old domain without security checks

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GoDaddy is under investigation for allegedly transferring a 27-year-old domain name without proper security verification. The domain owner, Flagstream Technologies, claims the transfer occurred in just four minutes, leaving their client without access to critical website and email services for four days. Despite the account having dual two-factor authentication enabled, the transfer was reportedly initiated by an "internal user" without any authentication steps, and GoDaddy's customer support has been criticized for its slow and unhelpful response. AI

IMPACT Potential security vulnerabilities in domain registrar services could impact AI-dependent businesses relying on domain infrastructure.

RANK_REASON This is a report of a specific product failure and customer service issue, not a major industry shift or new release.

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GoDaddy customer claims registrar transferred 27-year-old domain without security checks

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Jones ·

    GoDaddy customer claims registrar transferred 27-year-old domain without any security checks

    <h4>32 phone calls, 17 email chains, a 5-day ordeal, and no help during the daddy of all stuffups, claim those affected</h4> <p>GoDaddy is currently investigating claims that it handed complete control of a valid 27-year-old domain to another customer, without requiring them to p…

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