Tag: Anti-bot measures
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Understanding CAPTCHA Pages: Why News Sites Block Automated Access and How to Stay Compliant
What Triggers a CAPTCHA Page on News Websites CAPTCHA pages are a common line of defense used by news organizations, including major publishers, to protect their content from automated scraping and data mining. When a site detects unusual or high-volume activity from a single IP address or user agent, it may present a CAPTCHA challenge…
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Captcha Page: Why Access Is Blocked and How to Resolve
What is a CAPTCHA page and why do you see one? A CAPTCHA page is a security measure designed to distinguish human users from automated programs. When a website detects unusual or potentially automated activity—such as rapid navigation, repeated form submissions, or irregular traffic patterns—it may present a CAPTCHA challenge. The goal is to protect…