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Fake CAPTCHA scam can hack your computer
A new scam exploits CAPTCHA-like prompts to trick users into executing malicious scripts, leading to malware installation. The Identity Theft Resource Center warns that these scams use familiar security checks to bypass user trust, often delivering StealC malware that silently steals sensitive data.
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