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Hackers Outsmart CAPTCHA: Greasy Opal’s $70 Tool Exposes Security Flaw
Cybersecurity experts have discovered the Greasy Opal group selling CAPTCHA-solving services. Based in the Czech Republic, Greasy Opal offers a tool that’s up to 10 times faster than competitors, raking in $1.7 million last year. Is your CAPTCHA really secure?
Hot Take:
So, Greasy Opal is selling CAPTCHA-solving services? Guess even bots need a cheat code these days. Move over, humans; even cybercriminals are automating their laziness now!
Key Points:
- Greasy Opal, a Czech Republic-based group, is selling CAPTCHA-solving services.
- The tool promises to be 10 times faster than competitors and costs $70 with additional subscription fees.
- Greasy Opal offers bundled tools for $190 with a $10 monthly subscription.
- The group allegedly made at least $1.7 million last year from these services.
- CAPTCHAs are designed to differentiate between humans and bots to prevent automated tasks.
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