Anti-Bot Measure Requires User Verification
In an effort to safeguard against automated activity, a website has implemented a human verification measure. Visitors encountering this measure will be presented with a unique challenge designed to distinguish genuine users from bots.
“This request seems a bit unusual, so we need to confirm that you’re human,” reads the prompt displayed on the screen.
To successfully complete the verification, users are instructed to “press and hold” a designated button until it turns a distinct green. A status message accompanying the button reinforces this instruction, reminding users to continuously apply pressure.
Press and hold the button
Recognizing the possibility of user error, the website offers an alternative course of action. Should users believe the verification request is in error, they are advised to reach out to the website’s support team for assistance.
For further inquiries, a hyperlink directs users to the support portal, specifically the help section.
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What are the usability concerns associated with requiring users to physically hold down a button for verification?
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Amelia Croft, a security consultant who specializes in web security. Amelia, this new verification method, requiring users to physically hold down a button, has sparked quite a debate. Some praise it as innovative and effective against bots. Others find it clunky and intrusive. What are your thoughts on this approach?