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Developer's Google Ads Account Suspended for 'Malicious Software' After Advertising Terminal Multiplexer
Key points
- Developer advertised RACE, a macOS terminal multiplexer, on Google Ads.
- Google Ads suspended the account for "Malicious software" and "Compromised Site."
- Security checks found no issues with the software or website.
- Multiple appeals were rejected without specific reasons or evidence from Google.
Google Ads Account Suspension
A developer attempted to advertise their native macOS terminal multiplexer, RACE, on Google Ads. After spending $500, the Google Ads account was suspended. The stated reasons for the suspension were "Malicious software" and "Compromised Site."
Developer's Investigation and Appeals
The developer conducted a full security review of the RACE website, download infrastructure, JavaScript assets, and the macOS application. This review, which included checking Google Safe Browsing, found no issues or vulnerabilities. Despite this, Google rejected multiple appeals, providing no specific details about what was deemed malicious or compromised, nor explaining why the provided evidence was insufficient. The developer was advised to submit new information or delete the account.
About RACE Terminal Multiplexer
RACE is a native macOS terminal multiplexer written in Rust. It allows users to freely position and resize terminals, manage shell sessions, and ensures sessions survive application restarts. The associated website, race-term.com, is a static page built with Bridgetown, using minimal third-party JavaScript (Cloudflare Analytics) and served from Cloudflare R2.
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Primary sources
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A developer's Google Ads account was suspended for "Malicious software" and "Compromised Site" after attempting to advertise RACE, a macOS terminal multiplexer. Despite multiple appeals and security checks confirming no issues, Google Ads maintained the suspension without providing specific evidence or actionable feedback.