Google has quietly rolled out its new Cloud Fraud Defense system, replacing reCAPTCHA on over 14 million websites without notifying site owners. Instead of solving a puzzle, flagged visitors now have to scan a QR code with a Google-approved phone, tying their browsing session to a tracked account.
In this episode, Charly covers:
What Google's Cloud Fraud Defense system is and how it replaces reCAPTCHA
Why flagged traffic now requires a QR code scan from a Google-approved device
How this ties anonymous browsing sessions to tracked Google accounts
The 2023 Web Environment Integrity proposal that Mozilla and the EFF opposed - and how Google shipped it anyway
Why this means Google is now deciding who can visit your website
Alternatives like Cloudflare Turnstile that protect your site without restricting your visitors
If you are using Google reCAPTCHA on your website, now is the time to look at your options and consider removing it.
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