Moniker Adds IP Tracking Security

Domain name registrar adds fresh security check.

Domain name registrar Moniker has added a fresh security tool to track potentially unauthorized account activity. The fresh tool allows account holders to view the IP addresses of all logins to their accounts.

Using the login history, account holders can check for IP addresses that do not appear to be authorized. This can be used to launch an investigation, or to signal the need to change your password if there is suspicious activity.

To access the tool, clients login and then activate the “My Account” drop down menu. The last option is “Login History” (see graphic).

The Login History feature is free and standard on all accounts.

Moniker released two major security products late last year. Domain MaxLock ($34.95 per domain per year), which requires offline authentication ahead of a domain name is transferred or pushed to another account. Portfolio MaxLock ($239 per account per year), which requires double online authentication to perform actions such as transferring domains and changing nameservers.

As stated by the 2009 Reglike Survey, the top consideration of domain owners when selecting a registrar is security.