Google is blocking autohotkey.com
Posted: 27 Jun 2018, 22:38
Google is blocking access to autohotkey.com.
Linking to the download page for version 1.0 (https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0) and linking to the download page for version 2.0 (https://autohotkey.com/download/2.0/) using Chrome generates a Security error tab that labels the page as Dangerous and displays the following Red Screen:
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"The site ahead contains harmful programs
Attackers on autohotkey.com might attempt to trick you into installing programs that harm your browsing experience (for example, by changing your homepage or showing extra ads on sites you visit). Learn more.
Google Safe Browsing recently found harmful programs on autohotkey.com.
If you understand the risks to your security, you may visit this site before the harmful programs have been removed."
Linking to "found harmful programs" provides the following information:
"Safe Browsing site status
Google’s Safe Browsing technology examines billions of URLs per day looking for unsafe websites. Every day, we discover thousands of new unsafe sites, many of which are legitimate websites that have been compromised. When we detect unsafe sites, we show warnings on Google Search and in web browsers. You can search to see whether a website is currently dangerous to visit.
Check site status
https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0/
Current status
This site is unsafe
The site https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0/ contains harmful content, including pages that:
Install unwanted or malicious software on visitors’ computers
What you should do
Don't panic.
Chrome and other Google products have built-in safety features to protect you while you browse. Learn more.
Protect yourself.
For info on how to protect yourself from harmful sites, visit the Google Safety Center.
Get help.
Learn how to clean up your site and protect it from future attacks in the Safe Browsing Webmaster help articles.
Site info
This info was last updated on Jun 28, 2018.
Site safety can change over time. Check back for updates"
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What's up? Has the site been hijackied again?
Linking to the download page for version 1.0 (https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0) and linking to the download page for version 2.0 (https://autohotkey.com/download/2.0/) using Chrome generates a Security error tab that labels the page as Dangerous and displays the following Red Screen:
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"The site ahead contains harmful programs
Attackers on autohotkey.com might attempt to trick you into installing programs that harm your browsing experience (for example, by changing your homepage or showing extra ads on sites you visit). Learn more.
Google Safe Browsing recently found harmful programs on autohotkey.com.
If you understand the risks to your security, you may visit this site before the harmful programs have been removed."
Linking to "found harmful programs" provides the following information:
"Safe Browsing site status
Google’s Safe Browsing technology examines billions of URLs per day looking for unsafe websites. Every day, we discover thousands of new unsafe sites, many of which are legitimate websites that have been compromised. When we detect unsafe sites, we show warnings on Google Search and in web browsers. You can search to see whether a website is currently dangerous to visit.
Check site status
https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0/
Current status
This site is unsafe
The site https://autohotkey.com/download/1.0/ contains harmful content, including pages that:
Install unwanted or malicious software on visitors’ computers
What you should do
Don't panic.
Chrome and other Google products have built-in safety features to protect you while you browse. Learn more.
Protect yourself.
For info on how to protect yourself from harmful sites, visit the Google Safety Center.
Get help.
Learn how to clean up your site and protect it from future attacks in the Safe Browsing Webmaster help articles.
Site info
This info was last updated on Jun 28, 2018.
Site safety can change over time. Check back for updates"
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What's up? Has the site been hijackied again?