Google stamps on AdWords exploit
Google has rooted out a scam that delivered malware via the search engine's AdWords advertising system. The move follows calls for the search giant to crack down harder on attackers using the AdWords service.
The scam was a particularly dangerous example of a trend that has become a significant problem for search engines such as Yahoo and Google: hackers using search engine results and advertising links to attack users' systems. The attack also deployed code on bank websites to encourage users to give up additional information.
The attackers drew on phishing techniques by masquerading as well known brands, according to Exploit Prevention Labs, which said it had been monitoring the attack since 10 April until Google shut it down two weeks later.
