by Olivier Acuña Barba •Published: May 26, 2025•21:20•2 minutes read
It’s best to stay vigilant when surfing the internet to avoid fraud | Credit: Thaspol Sangsee/Shutterstock
Google’s search engines hide serious risks that should be revealed and taken seriously to avoid issues that could lead to major losses. The digital world offers the remote possibilities we increase and cherish with experience and years of practice.
But sometimes we make big mistakes and take action without thoroughly considering their full outcomes, and unfortunately, this is exactly when things can happen for us to regret.
So, to avoid being caught off guard, as internet users, it is important to keep up to date and read out as many tips, tricks and practices as possible to avoid incidents that could seriously hurt us. In this regard, one of the latest information emerges regarding the dangers lurking in digital browsing concerns the most recognized search engines on the Internet. It is common knowledge that online sites like the deep web push the boundaries of legality and often hide serious risks beyond them. Therefore, these types of sites should be clearly avoided at any cost.
However, other small dangers can also produce a pile of worries if not pinched by the butt, and are present in Google searches.
SEO addiction
Cybercriminals have completed a new way of fraud that adds to the already famous ones. One of the most infamous things these days is what is called “SEO addiction.”
This refers to searching for engine criteria to rank and promote various links, such as harmful links.
This concept is essentially linked to the algorithms of each device. This is based on factors such as the most searched topics and websites visited by individuals the most. So, including these illicit pages makes the algorithm “poison” and seeks danger.
Online survey
Increasingly, businesses are using forms to gather extensive information about their consumers or target audiences. Thus, criminals hiding in the dark corners of the internet have used this trend to carry out their suspicious behavior.
The links that these entities create include viruses that completely block computers accessing the link.
Google Authenticator
Paradoxically representing a safe environment, this tool is simulated by hackers and produces the opposite effect if the user is already searching.
Usually, this scam leads to downloading viruses like the ones mentioned above. Still, in a recently reported case, some internet users revealed that they would include “spyware” used to retrieve personal information and retrieve compromise data.
This case has been reported through advertisements that contain fake phone numbers pretending to be from real companies, and through advertisements that contact users directly, such as online messaging.
In this way, the goal of fraud is to access information that could put an individual’s financial and personal health at risk, resulting in cases of even greater deception. It is essential to recognize these techniques and try to avoid them in your daily life.
Recruitment
The algorithm has been revised with regard to search, and criminals exploit the uncertainty of many unemployed people to attract attention and unconsciously become victims of digital fraud. These links often lead to unreliable websites, and their spread can lead to the installation of malicious elements that can harm the health of your device.
Sales Website
Some fraudulent websites that provide counterfeit copies of these products provide the public with information about the payment process. Many linked pages contain malicious intent to retrieve personal documents from those who visit the site.