Tag: news publishers
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Understanding CAPTCHA Pages: Why They Happen and How to Navigate Them Ethically
What is a CAPTCHA and Why It Appears CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It’s a security measure used by websites, including major news publishers, to distinguish real users from automated bots. When a system detects unusual traffic patterns—such as rapid page requests, repetitive form submissions, or…
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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 and Automated Access: Navigating News Group Restrictions
Why Captcha Strikes Are Happening Captcha pages appear when a website suspects automated behavior from a user. News Group Newspapers, the publisher behind several UK outlets, has strict terms that prohibit automated access, data mining, or content scraping. This policy aims to protect their journalism, copyrights, and the integrity of their services. If you encounter…