The New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) recently issued a warning about fraudulent CAPTCHA challenges targeting government workers. Attackers trick recipients into clicking links that lead to compromised websites, initiating malicious commands.

Users unaware of the deception execute commands that install SectopRAT, masked as verification steps. The scary tactic leverages clipboard exploits to facilitate malware deployment, transforming standard CAPTCHA verification into a gateway for infostealers.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse discussed potential inclusion of XRP in U.S. Crypto reserves and upcoming ETF approvals. With shifting regulatory attitudes favoring cryptocurrencies, optimism for XRP’s growth is rising, especially post SEC’s withdrawal of its appeal.