If you’re wondering how to find and fix the Japanese keyword hack, get started by identifying a real-life example. First, open Google Translate, and then get the Japanese characters for the search term buy Ralph Lauren. Copy and paste that into your favorite search engine, and take a look at the results. Your results may More Info »
Tag Archives: Website Blacklist
Is My Site Hacked?
It’s a day every website owner fears. You open the website you’ve poured your time, energy, and money into, only to find your home page looking very different. After your stomach sinks and you take a long gasp, you’ll likely shout out in frustration, “My site has been hacked! What do I do!?” But not More Info »
Fixing “Uncommon Download” Warnings in Google Search Console
Over the past few months, a lot of website owners have received “uncommon download” warnings from Google Search Console. These warnings can be vague, often lacking specific information about where the download is, exactly. Don’t panic — a lot of these seem to be false positives and you can just request a review. Read on More Info »
My Website Was Hacked on Christmas Eve
Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. A lot of kids look forward to opening their presents under the Christmas tree, but not all of them have a present to open. This is why our family started a charity project in 2007 called the Shoebox Project. A few years later, my More Info »
Google Warnings For Form Input Over HTTP Coming in October
For years, Google has been actively seeking ways to encourage website owners to implement SSL certificates. SSL allows websites to be accessed over HTTPS, which encrypts information sent between the visitor and web server. Recently, we discussed how Google is moving from a reward system to a punitive one. Websites using SSL continue to get More Info »
New Non-HTTPS Websites Blacklisted for Phishy Password Practices
We submit hundreds of blacklist review requests every day after cleaning our clients’ websites. Google’s Deceptive Content warning applies when Google detects dangerous code that attempts to trick users into revealing sensitive information. For the past couple of months we have noticed that the number of websites blacklisted with Deceptive Content warnings has increased for More Info »
Spotlight: How a Social Media Expert Finds Website Security
With the new year upon us, it makes sense to reflect on how things have changed. Our Malware Research and Incident Response teams just published their latest report on trends in website security, and in the coming weeks we plan to write about the latest upgrades to the Sucuri dashboard. Looking back at our website More Info »
New Guide to Fixing Google Website Security Warnings
One of the worst experiences a website owner can have is being blacklisted by Google. If you are one of the 10,000 websites that has been slapped with a big red malware warning, our latest, free DIY guide is for you. Read the Guide to Removing Website Malware Warnings This post will provide a bit More Info »
How Scammers Abuse Baidu Search Results
If you use Skype, recently you may have received Baidu link spam from some of your contacts. The links look like this: www.baidu[.]com/link?url=_QIcrpeV-oOPb6HGTgigvW00e0fiBQyFjSui12FrARO#emubahyt= When you click these links you end up on fake news sites with articles about a new miracle medicine that may help you lose weight or double your IQ. Here are the typical headlines More Info »
WordPress Hack Modifies Core Files to Share Spam
One of the worst feelings a website owner can experience is discovering that your site has been hacked. Without proper security measures in place, even website owners with the best intentions can lose control of their website. When hackers gain access to your site, they can use it to host phishing content, distribute malware, steal… More Info »
