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

  • Charlie Osborne--ZDNet
  • published date: 2026-02-24 17:05:48 UTC

You might not think of a CAPTCHA check as a cybercrime lure, but if you fall prey to one, you may become infected with malware. Learn how to spot them with our guide.

Suebsiri/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways <ul><li>Malicious CAPTCHAs are becoming increasingly popular as a lure.  </li><li>Th… [+6706 chars]