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Old July 31st, 2007, 02:08 AM
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Default google says tor is a spyware

i used tor to make a google search, and google return a messege:

We're sorry...

... but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now.

We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, if you suspect that your computer or network has been infected, you might want to run a virus checker or spyware remover to make sure that your systems are free of viruses and other spurious software.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope we'll see you again on Google.
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Old July 31st, 2007, 02:31 AM
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Default Re: google says tor is a spyware

Hi,

Google is thinking that your IP is attacking their servers.
Did you browse behind a proxy ? If so, try to connect direct to Internet and make the same search again.

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Old July 31st, 2007, 01:56 PM
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Quote:
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Did you browse behind a proxy ?
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i used tor to make a google search
Tor
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Old July 31st, 2007, 02:17 PM
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Sorry, it was a dumb answer

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Old July 31st, 2007, 02:23 PM
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Don't feel bad, mate
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Old July 31st, 2007, 03:45 PM
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Default Re: google says tor is a spyware

It's not specifically a target against all Tor usage, but rather a Google defense mechanism when the volume from any one IP address hits some threshold they've set. I've seen it myself, then seen it pass and return to normal from the same IP address, as well.

A previous discussion on this topic:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=165553
 

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