Google AdSense banner ads were misused for fraudulent advertising by a criminal group, so we reported and blocked all illegal businesses and switched to anchor ads.

⌛Time it takes to read this article: 5 minutesAs Google AdSense ads were being misused for fraud, we blocked many fraudsters and introduced language and country restrictions. Prioritizing user safety, we have abolished banner ads that pose a high risk of misleading users and replaced them with anchor ads. We strengthened our defenses against unauthorized access that occurred in retaliation for our countermeasures using plug-ins and homemade programs. We are pointing out the flaws in the current system, which prioritizes profit and allowing fraud to continue, and are calling on platforms to make fundamental improvements and thoroughly protect users.