Google has not been idle. Recent updates have focused heavily on these "hijack" tactics:
Google search results are currently facing an unprecedented level of "hijacking" through sophisticated SEO tactics and malicious scams. While Google frequently updates its algorithms to combat these issues, 2026 has seen a surge in aggressive techniques that manipulate authority and trust. What is Search Hijacking? Google Search Results Hijacked?
Algorithmic enforcement now targets those who lease out their high-authority subdomains to spammers. Google has not been idle
One of the fastest rollouts in Google's history, targeting unhelpful, mass-produced content. Google Search Results Hijacked?
Third-party content is hosted on reputable sites specifically to manipulate rankings.