Watch out for fake CAPTCHA scams online


Hackers are using fake CAPTCHAs to install malware on victims' devices. — AFP Relaxnews

Not content with deceiving Internet users through phishing campaigns and the creation of increasingly convincing fake websites, cybercriminals are now deploying fake CAPTCHAs, the automated tests designed to verify that you're "not a robot” when you visit a website.

Typically, a CAPTCHA involves copying numbers and letters, or solving small, simple tasks such as selecting specific images. Unfortunately, this technology is increasingly being hijacked by hackers, who are now using fake CAPTCHAs to deceive Internet users and compromise the security of their devices or steal personal information.

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