Google added a malicious website warning feature

'Google giant' recently provided additional features that allow users to warn users of websites that have been hacked or that content has been changed by a third party.

This is seen as a move against hackers to hack 'mainstream' sites and insert malicious code that could be harmful to visitors.

When a user searches and Google discovers that the site has been hacked or the content is changed by someone outside, a message appears below the search results: 'This site may be compromised'. ('This site may have been changed')

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Google said that when a website was hacked, meaning that the hacker was in control of the site, and could insert links, deceptive content . Following Google's advice, when you see the message This appears, the best way is to find a way to contact the owner of that site. You can still continue to access the site, but be careful with the dangers you may encounter.

If you still decide to visit the site, make sure you are using the latest browser version, and make sure that software like Flash and Acrobat Reader (the 2 software most used by hackers) has updated. patches.

With this warning, the site may have been hacked and inserted into phishing content. In case Google 's warning system detects that the site contains malware, the message' This site may harm your computer '(' This site may harm your computer ') will appear in the search results. Search. When encountering this warning, skipping the site is the smartest option.

Google said that it is using the smartest and most automated tools to detect the signs that hackers leave on the site as quickly as possible. Besides leaving a warning message to users, Google also communicates with the site owner (if they leave contact information).

This is the third feature released after two features of instant search and display of website images in search results, confirming Google's determination to lead the Internet search market.