FTC warns of CAPTCHA phishing scam that installs malware
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The FTC warns about a new phishing scam that mimics legitimate CAPTCHA requests. Unlike real CAPTCHAs that verify you're human through image or text tasks, these fake versions trick users into installing malware on their devices. The scam begins with an unexpected CAPTCHA-like screen appearing while browsing a website.
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bskyFTC warns of CAPTCHA phishing scam that installs malwareconsumer.ftc.govKey quotes
· 3 pulledReal CAPTCHAs give you image- or text-based tasks to prove you're not a robot — something like typing letters and numbers exactly as they appear, or matching pictures of things like fire hydrants or traffic lights.
Here's how the fake CAPTCHA requests happen…and how you could wind up installing malware on your own device.
The FTC is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests you might be used to seeing.
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