Be aware of CAPTCHA scams

We have all seen CAPTCHAs before, right? Click the traffic lights, prove you're human, and then move on. And there's different kind of CAPTCHAs, so I'll insert a few screenshots and show you what I mean. This is one example. This is another example. And then over here, another example. And then over here, it's one screenshot showing all the different kinds of CAPTCHAs that you might have come across. Now, attackers know this, and instead of trying to hack or get into your computer directly, they create fake CAPTCHAs that look real. So let's say you visit a compromised website or you click on a malicious link, and suddenly you see a message that says, "Complete the verification steps to continue." Nothing unusual so far. But then now, instead of asking you to click on pictures, it tells you to press Windows plus R, paste something, and then hit enter. Sometimes it will say, "Fix browser issues" or "Verify that you're not a bot." That right there, that is the click-fix attack. And we're seeing more of them recently because they're very effective. Attackers rely on your urgency and trust. Those no need for any complicated malware. So, here's the easiest way to protect yourself. A real CAPTCHA will never ask you to open PowerShell, Command Prompt, or Run and paste commands. If it does, close the page immediately. (This is for educational purposes, cause TikTok might take down this video) #cybersecurity #tiktokkenya #tiktoksouthafrica #greenscreen. So, if a website tells you to press Windows plus R, copy something, and then execute it, you need to close that page immediately. So, I posted this video a few minutes ago and I had to delete it because it violates community guidelines and got restricted by TikTok. I make educational videos to, you know, make people aware of things going on in terms of cybersecurity. So, let's see how this video goes. So, I posted this video a few minutes ago and I had to delete it because it violates community guidelines and got restricted by TikTok. I make educational videos to, you know, make people aware of things going on in terms of cybersecurity. So, let's see how this video goes.