| Google Introduces New QR Code-based reCAPTCHA System |
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| Google has recently announced the release of a new generation of the reCAPTCHA bot screening system, a popular tool used by many websites to verify human requests. This updated version of reCAPTCHA moves away from the traditional method of selecting pictures that correspond to a given question and instead employs a QR code scanning process using a smartphone for confirmation. |
| However, there is a catch with the new implementation of reCAPTCHA. In order to pass the captcha using the QR code method, users must have relatively newer versions of iPhone/iPad devices or Android devices with Google Play Services installed. Older iPhone/iPad devices with iOS up to version 16.4 and Android smartphones with alternative firmware such as GrapheneOS, which do not have Google services, are unable to pass the new captcha. |
| The core functionality of the QR code-based method is to confirm ownership of a certified device. For Android devices, the verification process utilizes the Play Integrity API provided in Google Play Services for certification. This API helps verify that the device has not been modified and is certified by Google. |
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