Google Warning to Searchers for Windows Malware Infection
Google warns individuals using its search engine
Google has issued an alert to its search engine users on the Windows OS about a distinct local malware that has been detected through the flow of traffic on its network. Several hundred of individuals have been exposed to the warning stating, “Your computer seems to be infected” on the top of the search results page. Although being warned about an infection is advisable, it is disconcerting to know that Google is aware of what is occurring on your computer.
Malware hijacks Google results
However, Google is not aware of the applications installed in your computer except the ones that are used to access the services of the company. In case Google identifies the malware on your computer, it is the result of an infection that hijacks the search results of a Google search query. The malware transmits the search traffic to other websites for payments.
Google warnings have been given for several years
The Company has warned its users about web sites that appear on its results page for possible compromise as a result of malware. However, this is the first instance when Google is utilizing its knowledge of the online traffic to identify malware that may affect the computers of its users. According to the company’s security engineer, the team found high traffic during a regular maintenance check on one of its data centers. This was discovered to be the result of malicious software found on the computers.
The working of the malware
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Well, my first thought was... I haven't seen this. But, even if it did Pop Up at the Top of any Page I was on... I would most likely not notice it. I see so many of those in Browser Window Pop Up Notifications (Advertising). That I routinely close those things with out reading them! They are just annoying to me! Even with the built in Pop Up Blocker in Firefox and AdBlock Plus the Add-on. I still see Pop Ups and Annoying Add's. But, not near as many as without them. I run Linux anyway and have a Lot Lesser change of getting any Mal-Ware (not impossible though). Then I thought... I wonder if using a Proxy Add-on like FoxyProxy would get me one of those Google Warnings??? So, I turned on my FoxyProxy to go through Tor for all Connections. I don't use it all the time, since it slows down my Browsing. But I have it installed. Nope!:) No Google Warning for me!:)
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