CAPTCHAs can be annoying, but they provide a level of user verification that can help web services defend against a range of cyber threats. Unfortunately, they can also be employed as malicious lures that target visitors, and appear to be becoming a weapon of choice for modern cybercriminals. Also: Ordering a new phone? Watch out for this convincing scam that hits immediately after According to CrowdStrike's 2026 Global Threat Report , published on Tuesday, fake CAPTCHA lures...
