# Encountered a virus captcha on Crooked Timber – what to do?

A Hacker News user reported seeing a fake virus warning disguised as a CAPTCHA on the blog Crooked Timber. The malicious prompt attempts to trick visitors into running a harmful script. Users should avoid interacting with the prompt and ensure their browser and security software are up to date.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49084404) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:25:36 +0000