Google Launch Anti-Malvertising Service

Google have launched a new anti-malvertising service with the intent of detecting dodgy advetisers who attempt to infect visitors to legitimate websites using crafted banner advertisements or pop-ups. Google's service is intended to help users find out whether advertisers or advertising agencies have previous black marks against them.

Google's service searches a range of independent websites from other companies, service providers and security specialists dealing with the distribution of malware or advertising for specific terms, domain name etc; the more hits the more likely it is that there is something wrong. This is, however, only intended as an indication that further research is required before coming to a decision.

More information can be found at www.anti-malvertising.com.