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Google to penalize “back button hijacking” starting June 2026

📅 15 April 2026 at 15:04 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗

Google has announced an update to its Search spam policies that explicitly targets “back button hijacking,” a deceptive browsing manipulation technique. The change will take effect on June 15, 2026, and sites engaging in the practice risk search ranking penalties or manual actions. According to Chris Nelson of the Google Search Quality team, the move … The post Google to penalize “back button hijacking” starting June 2026 appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

Google is updating its Search spam policies to penalize 'back button hijacking,' a technique that manipulates user browsing behavior, starting June 15, 2026. This change aims to prevent deceptive practices and protect users from unwanted redirects.

⚙️Technical Details

Affected Systems

Google search engine

Attack Vectors

Manipulation of browser navigation using back button hijacking techniques

💥Impact Assessment

Severity: M

Who Is at Risk

Users of Google search engine and potentially affected websites

🛡️Recommended Actions

1Regularly update web browsers to ensure latest security patches

2Use reputable antivirus software to detect potential malware

3Be cautious when clicking on links or using unfamiliar websites

📦Affected Products

Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxMicrosoft Edge

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