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Security Experts Warn: Rising CAPTCHA Scams Threaten Users
4/1/2026
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- Security experts warn of rising CAPTCHA scams exploiting the trusted verification tool.
- Fake CAPTCHAs appear on compromised websites and prompt harmful commands, risking malware.
- These scams look legitimate and trick users into instructions that jeopardize data.
- Real CAPTCHAs never request keyboard commands or changes to settings.
- If a fake CAPTCHA is suspected, disconnect from the internet, run a virus scan, and change passwords.
