Hackers use fake CAPTCHA schemes to put info-stealing viruses on your devices; here’s how to stay safe

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you’ve ever had to log into an online account, you’re likely familiar with a CAPTCHA ID verification box.

While normal CAPTCHA boxes may be a slight annoying feature to ensure you’re not a “robot,” hackers are using fake pages to fool you into downloading a virus to your device.

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a normal CAPTCHA typically just asks you to click a button and perform a photo match or fill in a text box to prove you are a human user…

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