Sunday, September 02, 2018

I can find articles on this scam as far back as February, why so long to act?
Tech-Support Scams Prompt Google to Act
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is taking action to weed out scam artists who advertise on its platform aiming to defraud customers seeking technical support online.
The move comes after a Wall Street Journal investigation found fraudsters were exploiting Google’s advertising system by purchasing search ads and masquerading as authorized service agents for companies such as Apple Inc.


(Related) Surely they are aware of concerns with the security of Chinese hardware…
Experts Call for Transparency Around Google’s Chinese-Made Security Keys
Google's Titan Security Keys, used to lock down accounts, are produced in China. Several experts want more answers on that supply chain process, for fears of tampering or security issues.


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