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Google algorithm manipulation

technique:google_algorithm_manipulation Also: search-engine manipulation

Technique described as manipulating Google Images results so a search displayed an insulting image associated with Pakistan.

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incoming USES Indian hacker community Uncertain 51

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Indian hacker community USES Google algorithm manipulation

Hackers allegedly manipulated Google Images results so a search for best toilet paper showed Pakistani imagery and Imran Khan.

Uncertain Confidence 93% · Jack Rhysider EP 51 Details

“Somehow the hackers rigged the Google algorithm so that if you search Google Images for best toilet paper, it shows a picture of Pakistan’s flag.”