I recently received a message from Google Search about unusual traffic coming from my computer's network, but I'm not sure why. The message doesn't appear anymore, but I want to make sure my computer isn't affected by malware or anything else suspicious. I ran a deep scan using Malwarebytes, which only found some false positives. Can someone help me figure out how to address this issue?
3 Answers
This issue often relates to using a VPN. If you find yourself triggering warnings, check Google's support page for potential solutions. Just be aware, not using a VPN can also lead to problems if you're on CGNAT, as you might share an IP with multiple users, which causes blacklisting issues. A dedicated IP from a reliable VPN could help.
It's pretty common for that error to pop up, especially if your internet service provider (ISP) is using CGNAT. If it happens again, just give them a call and ask for a new IP address.
Another possibility is that you might just have too many browser tabs open or haven't closed your browser in a while. This can create a lot of requests that Google recognizes as suspicious activity. If you've been running your browser for days, that could be the culprit. I had a similar experience and realized it was all due to my browser sending too much data without a break.
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