Google hacking has added a 'Security Issues' tab to Search Console, where you can submit reports about harmful activities such as attacks and malware.
With the new tab, Search Console will inform administrators about everything that happens on their website Chrome , while Google will display a notification to visitors.
The most likely security issues that may arise are:
- Hacks
- Malware
- Harmful downloads
- Unusual downloads
- Misleading pages
- Unclear mobile pricing
It is worth noting that Search Console will contain information on how to address specific security issues.
Once the issues are resolved, admins can request a review from the Google team.
Alternatively, if no security issues are detected, the tab will display a message saying “No issues detected” along with a reassuring green indicator.
You can find ' Security Issues ' in Search Console by following the following path: Security & Manual Actions > Security Issues.
According to Google, the number of hacked sites increased by approximately 32% in 2016 compared to 2015.
Fortunately, in 2017, the search engine was able to reduce webspam with over 80% of hacked sites being removed from search results.
While Google is making significant progress in combating compromised websites, you shouldn't be complacent. hackers Aggressive are targeting vulnerable sites , and if you don't secure yours immediately, you could be their next target.
