Google. An example of a deceptive download button contained in an ad. Deceptive downloads are easy to come by if you’re looking for free software online.

Google has now started blocking websites that use deceptive content or ads to make you do things that you wouldn't normally do, such as fake download buttons that appear right next to the real ...

Yesterday Google announced, via its security blog, that it would begin automatically blocking pages that feature fake download buttons.The move is part of its Safe Browsing program’s war on ...

The goal with this one, Google says, is to protect users from deceptive embedded content on the web, such as sketchy advertising banners with fake download buttons.

Google has announced its new Safe Browsing Initiative will now target deceptive download links and practices. Site designers that like playing "Hide the download link" may now suffer drops in traffic.

As of this week, Google is taking aim at websites that host fake download buttons or pop-ups warning of nonexistent malware on your computer. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company said this was ...

Google announced they are now blocking searchers from accessing web sites that contain deceptive download buttons. They will show a big red warning after the user clicks on the search result that ...

Google’s Safe Browsing team is continuously looking for ways to protect your browsing experience from creepy bad guys on the internet. ... Fake “Download” Buttons.

Tech & Science Google goes to war against fake download buttons. By. James Walker. Published. February 4, 2016 ...