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Fake CAPTCHA Scams

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Fake CAPTCHA Scams

Attackers are using CAPTCHA-themed deception to trick users into downloading and executing malware. The scam leverages the familiarity and perceived legitimacy of CAPTCHA challenges to bypass user skepticism and deliver malicious payloads.

Why it matters: End users and organizations that rely on employee vigilance are at risk; practitioners should brief staff to question unexpected CAPTCHA prompts requesting downloads outside normal browsing contexts.

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