Tag: Internet safety
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Understanding CAPTCHA Pages: Why They Block Automated Access
What is a CAPTCHA page and why does it appear? A CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Tuning to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) page is a test designed to distinguish human users from automated bots. Websites increasingly rely on CAPTCHAs to protect content, prevent scraping, and mitigate spam or credential stuffing. When automated activity is detected—such…