‘Prove you are not a robot’: how the Captcha scam captures your computer
The Guardian
15 lis 2026, 07:13Business
1 min read
Fraudsters are tricking users into installing malicious software by asking them to press a series of keys instead of clicking images or typing letters.
The scam targets online shoppers, particularly those looking for gifts for Christmas, by replacing standard Captcha tests with a key-press verification step.
This unusual request is a method for fraudsters to gain access to the user's computer and install harmful software.
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