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What are some potential alternatives to “click-and-hold” verification for distinguishing humans from bots online?
## Is Click-And-Hold the Future of Online Authentication?
**News Editor:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing a new method popping up across the web to weed out bots: the “click-and-hold” verification. Joining us is Dr. Anya Sharma, a cybersecurity expert. Dr. Sharma, thanks for being here.
**Dr. Sharma:** Thanks for having me.
**News Editor:** For our viewers who haven’t encountered these yet, can you explain how this “click-and-hold” verification works?
**Dr. Sharma:** Sure. Essentially, rather than solving a CAPTCHA puzzle or identifying images, users are asked to simply hold down a button on their screen until it changes color. It’s designed to be something a human can easily do, but something bots might struggle with due to their programmatic nature.
**News Editor:** Interesting. We’ve seen CAPTCHAs for years; what’s the thinking behind this change?
**Dr. Sharma:** Well, bots are getting increasingly sophisticated. They’re learning to crack traditional CAPTCHAs. This new method aims to be a simpler, more effective way to distinguish humans from machines.
**News Editor:** Do you think this method is an improvement?
**Dr. Sharma:** There are pros and cons. It’s certainly more user-friendly than some complex CAPTCHAs. But some might argue it’s too simplistic and could be bypassed by determined bots.
**News Editor:** That’s a great point. Now, I want to ask our viewers a question: Do you think this ”click-and-hold” verification is a step forward in online security, or just another hassle? Is there a better way? Tell us what you think!
