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Google thinks Google may harm your computer

Written by Martin Belam
Published 31 January, 2009
Categories: Google, Search

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I think Google's malware detection algorithm has gone a bit wrong this afternoon. It doesn't seem to matter what I search for - The Telegraph, the BBC, even 'currybet' - Google is delivering the damning "This site may harm your computer" verdict.

Even, in fact, when you search for Google itself...

Posted by Martin Belam, January 31, 2009
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Stuart Pinfold commented on January 31, 2009:

I got one for MoneySavingExpert.com when I was trying to remember the number to prefix telephone calls with when you want to show your number on a phone that automatically withholds it (1470, folks).

Didn't matter anyway - the BBC work phone I'm using apparently doesn't support that feature. Gah...

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