Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware

A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
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Malware Ridden Fake CAPTCHAs Make Me Hate CAPTCHAs Even More

Is that CAPTCHA you just encountered real? Find out how fake CAPTCHAs are installing hidden malware and how to stay safe.

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A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.
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AI-powered phishing scams now use fake captcha pages to evade detection

Attackers are exploiting low-code AI platforms such as Vercel, Netlify, and Lovable to rapidly build phishing sites that look legitimate, trick users, and bypass automated security tools. In an ...

CAPTCHA or trap? Windows users tricked into installing malware on their PCs

StealC malware campaign exploits fake CAPTCHA pages to steal sensitive data while blending into normal system activity.