Microsoft yanks security site search after scammers poison results with porn

Tagged: Microsoft, Porn, Technology
Source: Computerworld Inc - Read the full article
Posted: 45 weeks 1 day ago

"Microsoft on Saturday disabled the search tool on its Safety & Security Center after attackers poisoned results with links to pornographic URLs. The company restored the website's search field early Monday afternoon ET, and later apologized to users for the gaffe."

 

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