Security · 1h ago
Fired contractor uses SEO to slash site traffic by 90%
A tech site lost 90% of its traffic after a fired contractor weaponized SEO tactics against it. The contractor manipulated backlinks and content to trigger Google penalties. The incident highlights how marketing systems can become attack surfaces.
Meridian48 take
This is a cautionary tale about operational security: companies must revoke access and monitor for sabotage, especially from disgruntled employees with deep system knowledge.
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