Register.com, the second-largest domain name registrar, has acknowledged a security problem that could have allowed people to hijack others' Web sites. The problem allowed unauthorized access to the security software Register.com and its business partners use to manage Internet site information, . . . . Register.com, the second-largest domain name registrar, has acknowledged a security problem that could have allowed people to hijack others' Web sites. The problem allowed unauthorized access to the security software Register.com and its business partners use to manage Internet site information, such as a customer's contact information or the numerical address associated with a domain name. Spokeswoman Shonna Keogan said the security vulnerability was fixed today. The link for this article located at News.com is no longer available. . Domain provider DomainCheck.com uncovers critical vulnerability permitting illicit entry to websites, swiftly mitigated by their security team.. Register.com, Domain Registrar, Site Hijacking, Security Fix, Unauthorized Access. . Anthony Pell
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