
Why Websites Ask You to 'Press and Hold' to Prove You're Human
Discover why websites are using new 'Press & Hold' buttons to verify you're human, and learn about the advanced behavioral technology behind this security check.
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Discover why websites are using new 'Press & Hold' buttons to verify you're human, and learn about the advanced behavioral technology behind this security check.

Websites are abandoning annoying image puzzles and distorted text in favor of simpler, behavior-based security checks like 'Press & Hold' to stop bots.

Zion Elementary School District 6 in Illinois is resuming classes after a three-day shutdown caused by a cyberattack that may have compromised school servers.

Dartmouth College confirms a data breach by the Clop cybercrime group, which stole Social Security Numbers and financial data by exploiting an Oracle software flaw.

Harvard University has confirmed a data breach affecting a database of alumni, donors, and faculty after a targeted phone phishing attack this week.

Princeton University confirms a data breach in its advancement office, exposing personal information of alumni, donors, and students after a phishing attack.

Manassas City Public Schools in Virginia canceled classes on Monday after a weekend cyberattack disrupted internet and phone services across the district.

Websites are replacing the 'I'm not a robot' checkbox with new 'Press & Hold' buttons, using behavioral analysis to fight sophisticated bots.

The University of Pennsylvania is investigating a major data breach after hackers released sensitive files and claimed to have data on 1.2 million people.

Websites are deploying advanced security systems to fight automated bots, but this digital arms race is causing increasing frustration for everyday internet users.

The University of Pennsylvania is investigating a fraudulent and highly offensive email sent to students, faculty, and alumni that attacked the school's policies.

Websites are ditching frustrating text puzzles for new 'Press & Hold' buttons. This security method analyzes your unique human behavior to block bots.