💼 Business 1d ago · Michael Grothaus

Beware this CAPTCHA scam designed to steal your data

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Beware this CAPTCHA scam designed to steal your data
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CAPTCHAs are one of the great annoyances of the modern internet, yet they play an important role in keeping the web secure. These tests, which usually involve solving simple puzzles or deciphering distorted text, help websites determine whether a visitor is human, thus helping prevent malicious bot attacks. But now scammers are using the ubiquitous test to attack the humans—and if you fall victim to a CAPTCHA scam, all your data could be up for grabs.



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