A new spam policy for “back button hijacking”

Google has introduced a new spam policy to combat 'back button hijacking', a tactic where websites redirect users to unwanted pages when they click the back button. This policy affects websites that use JavaScript to manipulate the browser's history. Affected websites may see a drop in rankings or even be removed from search results. To comply, website owners should review their JavaScript code and ensure it doesn't manipulate the browser's history. Google provides guidance on its blog.