Security · 2h ago
Stop Using reCAPTCHA: It's Not a Real Captcha
A developer argues that Google's reCAPTCHA is not a true captcha because it relies on tracking user behavior rather than proving humanity. The post claims reCAPTCHA degrades user experience and privacy while failing to stop bots effectively. Alternatives like hCaptcha or custom challenges are suggested for better security and privacy.
Meridian48 take
The critique is valid but overlooks that reCAPTCHA's value to Google is data collection, not just bot detection.
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