New Explorer Patch Blocks Adsense
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-032
Threadwatch member cornwall points out the the new M$ Explorer patch that fixes the astonishing vulnerability reported recently will block Adsense!
Jenifer Slegg of Jensense had this to say on the new patch, which sets the security level to HIGH:
But setting the security level to high for internet zone does more than protect the surfer from this browser exploit... it also blocks all Google AdSense ads from displaying within the browser. So anyone who follows their instructions will no longer be able to view and click on AdSense. The entire ad space usually occupied by AdSense will disappear.
This is actually very similar to the problem publishers have with Norton's Internet Security, which comes free on many new computers, with the "ad blocking" feature turned on my default. Most users have no idea they even have this option turned on.
If this fix becomes widespread - and depending on how long it takes Microsoft to issue a patch for this exploit - this could impact publisher earnings. And coming right on the heels of the upcoming Adwords affiliate changes, some publishers may be set up for a double hit to their earnings.
Damned if you do, damned if you dont. Interesting times for publishers ahead...
M$ ;)
Well if I was M$
G's Adsense would not be on my prority list, IUYKWIM ;)
Could this be intentional? A
Could this be intentional? A bit of a jab at Google from MS?
Anyway, maybe in the future we will have an option to include adsense via ssi/cgi/php include?
Would G do that?
If we include adsense using proper html in the page outputting formats such as ssi/rss/ws then the ads will be indexed along with the page copy which would actually help scraper sites get around the dupe index - more scraper spam?
oh dear...
The fix is out there now and 'high' setting certainly does block adsense.
I guess we are about to find out how many users are savvy enough to switch to 'high' setting.
With a bit of luck it won't have much impact as the 'savvy' are the sort who probably switched browsers already. They are probably less likely to click on adsense ads anyway.
Can't see adsense on my site
Thats a good excuse to give to google if you get booted from adsense.
"It could not be me clicking on my own ads because I installed the latest IE patch and I cant see any ads"