Cloud Security Podcast by Google EP83 What Does reCAPTCHA Actually Do and How Does It Do it? Product Manager Explains
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Sep 12, 2022 AI Snips
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reCAPTCHA's Purpose
- reCAPTCHA protects websites from automated attacks and bots.
- Bots are used for various purposes, both good and bad.
Credential Stuffing
- Credential stuffing, a major reCAPTCHA use case, arises from password reuse across websites.
- Timothy Peacock knew the person who coined the term "credential stuffing."
reCAPTCHA v3
- reCAPTCHA v3 offers an invisible, user-friendly alternative to traditional challenges.
- Website owners receive a risk score instead of puzzles, enabling customized security measures.