cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/47972724

i encountered this for the first time today while attempting to read something on archive.today.

i confirmed that decoding the qrcode using a computer and following the URL it contains is insufficient; the error it gave directed me here which is what the linked screenshot is of.

the old type of captcha remains available too, for now:

screenshot of text: Important: Mobile verification for Google Cloud Fraud Defense is an experimental challenge type in Preview. Visual and audio challenges are available as alternatives for users who can't complete mobile verification. To use them, click the Visual or Audio buttons.

    • traceur402@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      10·
      3 days ago

      Not if this abuse finally succeeds in driving away other peoples’ customers. Captcha losing people money makes captcha go bye bye

      • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
        91·
        3 days ago

        i have a feeling normies will begrudgingly accept it, and retroactively justify it with some security bullshit google puts out.