Fake CAPTCHA attacks exploded by 563% last year: How to spot them and stay safe online

Cybercriminals dramatically increased their use of fake CAPTCHA attacks by 563% last year, moving away from traditional browser update scams to exploit users' familiarity with verification challenges. These malicious CAPTCHAs trick victims into running system commands or visiting phishing sites, bypassing standard security protections since users voluntarily execute the harmful actions themselves.