O.U.R. Technology

Technology coordinator

The Technology Coordinator assists in staff development relating to technology fields. The coordinator also assists local schools with technology needs. The coordinator maintains the two computer training labs used for in-service training as well as APSCN training when needed. The coordinator holds semi-monthly meetings and trainings for local school technology coordinators.

Nathan Cline, OUR Technology Coordinator

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(870)302-3107

Security Awareness Alert

Fake CAPTCHA Scams - What you need to know!

Fake CAPTCHA scams are becoming more and more common, where cybercriminals create deceptive verification prompts that mimic legitimate CAPTCHA tests. Unlike genuine CAPTCHAs designed to distinguish humans from bots, these fraudulent versions trick users into clicking malicious links, downloading harmful software, or unwittingly providing personal information. For schools managing sensitive student data and educational resources, these scams represent a significant security concern.

Identify suspicious CAPTCHAs by looking for telltale signs: unusual placement on websites, poor grammar, excessive personal information requests, prompts appearing on trusted sites that never required verification before, or requesting that you paste or run code for verification.

The following measures can help mitigate risk associated with this type of attack:

  • maintaining updated security software 

  • establishing clear reporting procedures for suspected scams

  • utilizing multi-factor authentication

  • implementing awareness and training programs for end users

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Video: Hackers have figured out how to weaponize CAPTCHAs.

In this video, I break down how scammers are using fake CAPTCHA tests to steal passwords, install malware, and hijack accounts—without you even realizing it. CAPTCHAs were designed to protect us from bots, but now they’re being used against us. Here’s how the scam works, why it’s spreading fast, and how you can avoid falling for it.