Surveillance Report Why CAPTCHAs Are Even Worse Than You Thought
Feb 17, 2025
Dive into the hidden horrors of CAPTCHAs, revealing their negative impact on user privacy and the inefficiency in blocking bots. Discover how these systems waste valuable time while generating profit for tech giants. Explore frustrations with CAPTCHA experiences, alongside broader conversations on cybersecurity challenges and data breaches. Learn about the latest innovations in privacy practices, advancements in open-source software, and vulnerabilities in financial apps, all while experiencing the ongoing battle for online safety.
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CAPTCHAs: Ineffective and Invasive
- CAPTCHAs, especially Google's reCAPTCHA v2, may not be effective against bots.
- They raise privacy concerns due to tracking cookies and data collection from image-based CAPTCHAs.
Mitigating CAPTCHA Issues
- Use privacy-respecting CAPTCHAs like hCaptcha or Proton's alternatives.
- Consider manual verification or alternative methods if you run a website.
Compartmentalizing Browsers for CAPTCHAs
- Henry uses a dedicated browser with relaxed privacy settings for specific tasks like video editing to avoid constant CAPTCHAs with Google Images.
- This compartmentalized approach helps balance convenience and privacy.