Author: OurCrowd

The CYFIRMA research team offers intelligence designed to help customers, clients, and end users stay vigilant against fake CAPTCHA verification techniques actively used by cybercriminals. Cybercriminals are leveraging fake CAPTCHA verification techniques to execute sophisticated phishing and malware distribution campaigns. This emerging threat, referred to as “ClickFix,” exploits users’ trust in CAPTCHA systems by mimicking legitimate verification processes. Threat actors use these deceptive CAPTCHAs as a gateway to deliver malicious payloads, steal sensitive information, and gain unauthorized access to devices. Cybercriminals are continuously refining their tactics, often integrating social engineering techniques, browser-based exploits, and AI-driven evasion methods to bypass security defences. Read more...