The search term 'suicide' is being used to lead web browsers to online casinos

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作者
Phillips, James G. [1 ,5 ]
Chow, Yang-Wai [2 ]
Rogers, Heather [3 ]
Blaszczynski, Alex [4 ]
机构
[1] Auckland Univ Technol, Psychol Dept, Auckland, New Zealand
[2] Univ Wollongong, Inst Cybersecur & Cryptol, Wollongong, Australia
[3] Liberty Law Barristers, Auckland, New Zealand
[4] Univ Sydney, Gambling Treatment & Res Clin, Camperdown, Australia
[5] Auckland Univ Technol, Psychol Dept, Akoranga Dr, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
关键词
Gambling; suicide; search engine optimisation; online casinos; malware; ENGINE OPTIMIZATION; PROBLEM GAMBLERS; MEDIA GUIDELINES; MENTAL-HEALTH; RISK-FACTORS; INTERNET; PREVENTION; BEHAVIOR; INDIVIDUALS; PROTECTION;
D O I
10.1080/0144929X.2023.2298307
中图分类号
TP3 [计算技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
While Search Engine Optimisation seeks to enhance PageRankings, some methods are not approved or condoned by browser developers. To understand the risks faced by suicidal gamblers in the online environment, 2 studies examined the behaviour of an online search engine. A series of Google searches in 2021 used key terms such as 'suicide' and 'gambling' that might be employed by a suicidal gambler. During these searches browser 'hits' included opportunities to gamble. Webpages (N = 200) offered to a potentially suicidal gambler were primarily categorised as: other suicides (20%), treatment providers (8.5%), online casinos (7%); politics (22%), academic (23.5%). From a Google search providing 1,090 hits, the links to 113 online casinos were classified as a function of Domain Name hijacking, Metatag Stuffing, Error 404, and presence of Malware. There were significant relationships between the size of the businesses whose Domain Names were hijacked, and the presence of Malware. The deliberate use by webpage designers of the word 'suicide' to attract customers to online casinos appears inappropriate and ethically questionable.
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页码:4033 / 4044
页数:12
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