GoPlus Warning: Google Search Ads Now Phishing Traps, Malicious Websites Masquerading as google.com Domain

ME News Report, April 10 (UTC+8), according to GoPlus warning, a community user reported that when searching for “Pancakeswap” on Google, the top advertisement results redirect to a phishing website under the google.com domain. GoPlus investigation found that attackers use hosting platforms like Google Sites to deploy phishing websites and promote these links at the top through search engine ads. Users visiting malicious sites may relax their vigilance upon seeing the google.com top-level domain in the address bar, falling into a phishing trap. GoPlus advises users to pay attention to identifying ad labels and verifying the authenticity of URLs, cross-check through official documentation or social media channels, remember the “Four No’s” principle: do not click on unfamiliar links, do not install unknown software, do not sign unknown transactions, and do not transfer funds to unverified addresses. Additionally, install security plugins to intercept phishing links and risky transactions in real-time. (Source: PANews)