#spam
#spam

Artificial intelligence

Google has changed its core algorithm again. Here's what you need to know. - PR Daily

Google's new core update targets low-quality content and spam, focusing on scaled content abuse.

Small changes in Google's search algorithm can significantly impact a website's visibility and traffic. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

AI Garbage Is Destroying Google Results

Google Search is flooded with low-quality content, spam, and dubious news.

Google's search algorithm seems to be promoting scams instead of filtering them out. [ more ]

Hackernoon

3 years ago

Privacy professionals

The Tragic Tale of the "Lunch Box Spammer": George Eley's Quest for Internet Infamy | HackerNoon

George Eley's spammy SEO tactics to promote his lunch box website ultimately backfired, exposing him and compromising his digital reputation. [ more ]

PR Daily

Artificial intelligence

Google has changed its core algorithm again. Here's what you need to know. - PR Daily

Google's new core update targets low-quality content and spam, focusing on scaled content abuse.

Small changes in Google's search algorithm can significantly impact a website's visibility and traffic. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

AI Garbage Is Destroying Google Results

Google Search is flooded with low-quality content, spam, and dubious news.

Google's search algorithm seems to be promoting scams instead of filtering them out. [ more ]

moreseo

#malware

ITPro

Information security

Hackers are flocking to a new SMS spam tool - 'Xeon Sender' exploits cloud APIs and exposed credentials to supercharge phishing campaigns

Xeon Sender is a cloud-based tool for sending mass spam messages via legitimate SaaS APIs, lowering barriers for attackers. [ more ]

ZDNET

Information security

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

Blocking and reporting malicious SMS messages on Android is crucial to prevent malware attacks and protect personal data. [ more ]

ITPro

Information security

Hackers are flocking to a new SMS spam tool - 'Xeon Sender' exploits cloud APIs and exposed credentials to supercharge phishing campaigns

Xeon Sender is a cloud-based tool for sending mass spam messages via legitimate SaaS APIs, lowering barriers for attackers. [ more ]

ZDNET

Information security

How to block spam messages on Android (and why you really should)

Blocking and reporting malicious SMS messages on Android is crucial to prevent malware attacks and protect personal data. [ more ]

moremalware

#email-marketing

Word to the Wise

Deliverability

The Economics of Cold Outreach

Cold outreach mail is becoming more aggressive and causing reputation issues. Companies are addicted to cold email despite poor results. [ more ]

Word to the Wise

Deliverability

Bears and Spam Filters

Spam filters face a challenge similar to the design of bear-proof garbage cans: finding the right balance between complexity and accessibility. [ more ]

MarTech

Deliverability

What marketers need to know about email deliverability | MarTech

Deliverability is crucial in email marketing, with stricter rules due to increasing spam volume. Compliance with new requirements ensures inbox placement. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Deliverability

3 Email Changes Google and Yahoo Will Require You to Adopt By February 1st | Entrepreneur

Google and Yahoo have partnered to create new guidelines for mass email senders to combat spam, spoofing, and phishing attacks.

Email senders must authenticate their emails, enable one-click unsubscribing, and maintain a low spam complaint rate. [ more ]

Litmus

Deliverability

This Is Actually Why Emails Go To Spam - Litmus

The term 'spam' originally refers to annoying, repetitive, and unwanted messages rather than just malicious ones. [ more ]

Word to the Wise

Deliverability

The Economics of Cold Outreach

Cold outreach mail is becoming more aggressive and causing reputation issues. Companies are addicted to cold email despite poor results. [ more ]

Word to the Wise

Deliverability

Bears and Spam Filters

Spam filters face a challenge similar to the design of bear-proof garbage cans: finding the right balance between complexity and accessibility. [ more ]

MarTech

Deliverability

What marketers need to know about email deliverability | MarTech

Deliverability is crucial in email marketing, with stricter rules due to increasing spam volume. Compliance with new requirements ensures inbox placement. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Deliverability

3 Email Changes Google and Yahoo Will Require You to Adopt By February 1st | Entrepreneur

Google and Yahoo have partnered to create new guidelines for mass email senders to combat spam, spoofing, and phishing attacks.

Email senders must authenticate their emails, enable one-click unsubscribing, and maintain a low spam complaint rate. [ more ]

Litmus

Deliverability

This Is Actually Why Emails Go To Spam - Litmus

The term 'spam' originally refers to annoying, repetitive, and unwanted messages rather than just malicious ones. [ more ]

moreemail-marketing

Ars Technica

Information security

Cloudflare once again comes under pressure for enabling abusive sites

Cloudflare's approach to content moderation is under scrutiny due to enabling abuse while protecting free speech. [ more ]

www.npr.org

4 months ago

US news

AI-generated spam is starting to fill social media. Here's why

The proliferation of AI-generated images on social media platforms such as Facebook is leading to a bizarre and creepy user experience for many users. [ more ]

#ai

www.knowyourmobile.com

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Google Search is Broken. Maybe For Good What Now?

Google search quality is declining due to more ads, low-quality content, and Search Generative Experience (SGE).

Google's reliance on AI is backfiring, leading to spam results and concerns about monopolistic practices. [ more ]

PCMag UK

Web design

Google Moves to Filter Out More Spam, AI-Generated Content From Search

Google is cracking down on generative AI spam

Updates aim to reduce low-quality, unoriginal content by 40% [ more ]

www.knowyourmobile.com

5 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Google Search is Broken. Maybe For Good What Now?

Google search quality is declining due to more ads, low-quality content, and Search Generative Experience (SGE).

Google's reliance on AI is backfiring, leading to spam results and concerns about monopolistic practices. [ more ]

PCMag UK

Web design

Google Moves to Filter Out More Spam, AI-Generated Content From Search

Google is cracking down on generative AI spam

Updates aim to reduce low-quality, unoriginal content by 40% [ more ]

moreai

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

How to Pair Spam (Yes, Spam) with Wine

Spam is a blend of ham and pork shoulder with familiar ingredients.

Spam is popular in Hawaii and has versatile culinary uses beyond humoristic associations. [ more ]

InfoQ

DevOps

Orchestrating Resilience: Building Modern Asynchronous Systems

Twilio is a customer engagement platform offering voice, messaging, video, and email services.

A2P messaging compliance initiative aims to regulate SMS traffic to combat spam and smishing attacks. [ more ]

MarTech

Marketing

Gmail spam updates are here: What now? | MarTech

Google will enforce new rules for brands sending over 5,000 emails daily to Gmail addresses to cut down on spam.

Brands should set up specific authentication factors, provide an easy way to unsubscribe, and avoid being sketchy to avoid ending up in spam folders. [ more ]

Sam Solomon

UX design

Designer News is Dead

Designer News, a popular destination for product designers, has shut down after being sold to WeWorkRemotely.

Designer News stood out for its focus on text-based discussions, offering a space to delve into nuanced aspects of product design.

The quality of discussions on Designer News declined after it opened up registration to anyone, leading to an influx of spam and low-quality content. [ more ]

Platformer

Artificial intelligence

The Taylor Swift deepfakes are a warning

Generative AI has led to a flood of AI-generated spam and a decline in advertising revenue for the journalism industry.

Generative AI tools are being used in harassment campaigns, as seen in the sexually explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift on X. [ more ]

Medium

Social media marketing

Will LinkedIn Ever Be the New Twitter?

Twitter and Tesla faced legal battles and plummeting value, contributing to the chaotic landscape of social media platforms.

Mastodon and Threads emerged as alternative social media platforms amidst the Twitter chaos, while LinkedIn launched a bold marketing campaign. [ more ]

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