The Rise of Fake CAPTCHAs: A New Weapon for Cybercriminals
In the digital world, CAPTCHAs were designed to protect us. They distinguish humans from bots, ensuring that malicious actors can’t easily abuse websites. But like many cybersecurity tools, CAPTCHAs are now being twisted into a new weapon—fake CAPTCHAs. What Are Fake CAPTCHAs? Fake CAPTCHAs are deceptive pop-ups or embedded screens that look like legitimate verification…