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Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA attacks are tricking Windows users into running malware

Microsoft warns that attackers are using fake CAPTCHA prompts to persuade Windows users to execute malicious commands or software.

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The technique can enable malware infections across a broad base of Windows users through social engineering.

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  1. Microsoft warns fake CAPTCHA is tricking Windows users into running malware ↗techspot.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

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