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Hackers are using a CAPTCHA trick where users are instructed to copy and paste a PowerShell command into their Windows computers instead of verifying they are human.

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Ukraine

Who
Sandworm hackers
What
Hackers are using a CAPTCHA trick where users are instructed to copy and paste a PowerShell command into their Windows computers instead of verifying they are human.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:33 GMT · 2h 15m ago
Where
Ukraine ·
Why
To gain unauthorized access to Windows computers.
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This technique bypasses standard human verification methods, potentially leading to widespread compromise of Ukrainian computer systems.

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