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Google Introduces New Spam Policy Cracking Down on Back Button Hijacking

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Google announced a new spam policy targeting back button hijacking, a deceptive practice that manipulates browser navigation.

Google Search Central Blog announced a new spam policy specifically addressing back button hijacking, a technique that interferes with normal browser functionality to deceive or redirect users. The policy represents Google's ongoing effort to combat user experience manipulation and maintain search quality standards.
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