April 26th, 2007
Google AdWords and Virus Writers
If this meme catches on, Google is in big trouble.
“It looks like the bad guys are gaming Google’s sponsored links to spread their junk to people who click on the ads with unpatched versions of Internet Explorer. Attackers apparently bought the rights to several high profile search terms, including searches that would return results for the Better Business Bureau, among others. The story notes this was bound to happen, given the way Google structures sponsored links…”
If it ever, and I mean ever, becomes the collective wisdom that clicking on Google ads could be dangerous. Wow. Adios revenue stream.
Posted by Doug
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