That weird CAPTCHA could be a malware trap - here's how to protect yourself

ZDNET A persistent malware campaign is exploiting the ubiquitous CAPTCHA process to try to steal data from unsuspecting victims. Also: Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam As described by security firm Malwarebytes in a new report, this scheme relies on the ease with which people often follow the steps in a CAPTCHA prompt without thinking. How the attack works You land on a website that promises movies, music, pictures, news articles, or some other interesting content. A CAPTCHA prompt pops up, asking you to prove that you're not a robot. As we're all so used to these types of requests, many of us wouldn't think twice about accepting it. Also: Why rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks But instead of the usual CAPTCHA challenge that asks you to choose certain images in a picture or identify distorted characters, this one serves up the instructions seen in the image below: Malwarebytes At this point, most savvy us ... Read full article.