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Google advertisement for "Wordle" returns a spam fishing result

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Re: Google advertisement for "Wordle" returns a spam fishing result

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Post by Something1234 »

MisterDizzy wrote: post #8
sameoldtune wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Sounds like you’re in IT. Can yall install ad blockers for your employees? How well does that kind of thing go over? Truly curious.

We're exploring some options for implementing something like adblocking on all traffic. I don't think people would care if we did that. Some may not even notice. Maybe they'd be happy that some sites were cleaner and faster.

I know there used to be concerns about legal issues, but at this point the risk to safety and trade secrets is getting too great.

Re: Google advertisement for "Wordle" returns a spam fishing result

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Post by nonfamous »

Sohcahtoa82 wrote: post #9

You should post a screenshot of what you're seeing, because I don't see any ads or spam phishing results.

Are you sure? It looked like a regular NYT ad for the Wordle site. The kind of ad reputable sites *have* to buy now, lest they be gazumped by competitors.

(It does look like the malicious ad is no longer being served, through.)

Re: Google advertisement for "Wordle" returns a spam fishing result

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

nonfamous wrote: post #13
Sohcahtoa82 wrote: post #9

You should post a screenshot of what you're seeing, because I don't see any ads or spam phishing results.

Are you sure? It looked like a regular NYT ad for the Wordle site. The kind of ad reputable sites *have* to buy now, lest they be gazumped by competitors. (It does look like the malicious ad is no longer being served, through.)

100%. I even clicked the link and it brought me to the legit Wordle site on NYT.
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