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The article discusses the issue of hidden links in websites, a Black Hat SEO technique used to manipulate search engine rankings. It explains how attackers inject invisible HTML blocks containing links to unrelated, often adult or gambling websites. These hidden links can harm a website's reputation, lower its search rankings, and potentially lead to legal issues. The article describes various methods attackers use to place these links, including exploiting vulnerabilities in content management systems and compromising administrator accounts. It also provides guidance on how to detect hidden links and protect websites from such attacks, emphasizing the importance of using licensed solutions, keeping software updated, and implementing strong security measures.