PSA: Always use a separate domain for user content
9 hours ago
- #Phishing
- #Google Safe Browsing
- #Internet Privacy
- Google Safe Browsing flagged the entire statichost.eu domain as deceptive for six hours on 25.9.2025, blocking access for users.
- The incident was triggered by phishing sites on subdomains, leading to Google's blacklisting without prior notice.
- Google's automated system provided no direct support; resolution required a review request via Google Search Console.
- Google Safe Browsing monitors web activity extensively, using Chrome to collect URLs and sometimes page content.
- The author criticizes Google's monopoly over internet safety and advises against relying solely on its trust signals.
- To mitigate future risks, statichost.eu now uses statichost.page domains, aiming for better security and resilience.