False Google Chrome malware warning blocks tech sites

[Jack]

After thinking that it detected malware being served from ads in the isocket ad network, Google Chrome blocked access to a range of tech websites this week, including TechCrunch, Cult of Mac, Inside Facebook, VatorNews and others.

During the blockage period, visitors to those websites were served a can’t-miss warning of “malware ahead!” But according to isocket, it was all a false alarm.

“So far we have zero indications of malware actually being distributed by our ad server, and zero traces of any breaches to our industry-standard security,” John Ramey, isocket founder and CEO, was quick to note to Search Engine Watch. “Google’s malware system is often contradictory and prone to false positives that inappropriately cripple good websites. We are vigorously investigating what the issue may have been and trying to get our publishers back online. It’d be nice if Google was as quick to fix a false positive as they were to cripple good businesses.”

Read more; http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/30320/false-google-chrome-malware-warning-blocks-tech-sites/

 

[Payback]

Thank you,Jack. And also good thing that I do not use Google Chrome...anymore

 

[McLovin]

If I'm right MalwareTips had a couple of them? Always a false positive.