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 »
Tag Archives: Website Blacklist
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 »
Unwanted Software and Harmful Programs
We frequently clean blacklisted websites and submit reconsideration requests to have them de-listed. We have encountered many kinds of blacklist warnings including search engines, anti-virus programs, firewalls and and e-mail spam. Recently I came across an interesting case where Google was flagging a website due to unwanted software. Via our response platform we were able to get toRead More Info »
How Social Media Blacklisting Happens
In today’s world, we are all browsing websites online and sharing content on a multitude of social media platforms every day. Worldwide social media users exceeded 2 billion back in August 2014, with an adoption rate unlike anything we have seen in history. Social media continues to grow around the world, with active user accountsRead More Info »
My Website Was Blacklisted By Google and Distributing Email Spam
Being blacklisted is one of the worst things that can happen to a website. The public shame coming from every visitor being stopped by the Big Red Warning page can literally destroy any online business, I am speaking from personal experience before joining the Sucuri team. When a website is blacklisted, users are unable toRead More Info »
Google Blacklists Bit.ly
If you ever shortened a URL using bit.ly or if you use it anywhere, be aware that Google recently blacklisted all bit.ly pages through its Safe Browsing program. It means that anyone using Chrome, Firefox or Safari will get a nasty The site ahead contains malware warning when visiting a bit.ly link: Why would Google More Info »
