Microsoft warns of Windows attack using fake CAPTCHAs to infect devices
Microsoft has warned of a Windows attack that uses counterfeit CAPTCHA prompts to infect computers. The supplied headline gives no confirmed victim count or scale.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar .
Why it matters
The campaign creates a risk of malware infections across Windows users who follow deceptive prompts.
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- Microsoft emite alerta por nuevo ataque a Windows que usa captchas falsos para infectar el equipo ↗infobae.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
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