Great tech news blog compiled domain security checklist for webmasters titled 27 Proven Ways to Lose Your Domain Name.

Below are some points quoted from the article.

1. Do not keep a list of all your names and the respective registrars
2. Use a shady, fly-by-night reseller rather than dealing with an ICANN-accredited registrar direct.
3. Do not use the REGISTRAR-LOCK on your domains.
4. Use your names for illegal contents like warez or otherwise objectionable purposes.
5. Register names that are of no use or that no-one will remember, including you. ROAD2-F0RTUN3.com is really cool and smart.
6. Use a weak registrar password that is open to brute force attacks or can be easily guessed.
7. Do not use the auto-renew featured offered by the registrar.
8. Register names in restricted TLDs that you are not eligible for or that leave you open to disputes. Good examples include .ca, .fr, .com.br
9. Rely on the registrar reminders when renewal comes due.
10. Use registrars which only accept exotic payment methods like cash, wire or DumbPay™.

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