
Why You're Seeing More 'Press and Hold' Security Checks Online
Discover why websites are increasingly using 'press and hold' buttons and other interactive checks to verify you're human, and what it means for online security.
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Discover why websites are increasingly using 'press and hold' buttons and other interactive checks to verify you're human, and what it means for online security.

Websites are adopting a new 'Press and Hold' security test to replace frustrating image puzzles, using behavioral analysis to distinguish humans from bots.

Ever been blocked by a security page while trying to visit a website? We explain what these checkpoints are, why they exist, and what you can do about it.

Websites are moving away from frustrating 'click the image' CAPTCHAs, adopting new behavioral technology like 'Press & Hold' to distinguish humans from bots.

Privacy pop-ups are now everywhere, but what do they really mean? Understanding how to navigate complex toggles and settings is key to protecting your data online.

Clicking 'Accept All' on cookie banners allows websites to use your past activity and location to tailor content. Here's what that choice really means for your data.

Websites are replacing frustrating image puzzles with simple 'Press & Hold' buttons. This new CAPTCHA technology analyzes your behavior to verify you're human.

A new 'press and hold' security check from PerimeterX is replacing traditional online puzzles, aiming to stop bots while making web browsing easier for humans.

You've clicked 'opt-out' of targeted ads, but your personal data may still be shared. Here’s a look at why your privacy settings aren't as simple as a toggle.

Ever wonder what you're agreeing to when you click 'Accept All' on a cookie banner? This guide breaks down the four types of website cookies and explains how they impact your privacy.

Major Wall Street banks like JPMorgan Chase and Citi are on alert after a data breach at SitusAMC, a key vendor for real-estate loan services, prompted an FBI investigation.

Online real estate platform Redfin has resolved a website security flaw that exposed the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of some users for less than a week.