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What triggers Google CAPTCHA requests when searching?
Google explains that a CAPTCHA can be triggered by automated processes sometimes caused by worms, proxy search traffic going through infected computers or DSL routers, or from some SEO ranking tools. But you may also want to scan your computer for viruses and malware.
Why does Google come up with unusual activity?
If you see a Google unusual traffic error message, it’s usually a sign that Google suspects your web traffic is problematic in some way. Unusual traffic, in this instance, typically means automated traffic or malicious traffic, caused by hackers, bots, malware unnecessary search requests.
Why does Google search stop with CAPTCHA message?
Google will only stop with CAPTCHA message when there are unusual traffic activities detected. Once the unusual activity is stopped Google will allow you to search normally. So if you are seeing the message frequently then definitely there is something wrong. Most probably the network is spammy or you are too fast matching the bots.
What happens when you solve the reCAPTCHA in Google?
To continue using Google, solve the reCAPTCHA. It’s how we know you’re a human, not a robot. After you solve the reCAPTCHA, the message will go away and you can use Google again. Learn how to solve a reCAPTCHA.
How to avoid triggering Google CAPTCHA while browsing in a selenium?
Preface: my goal is not to solve captcha using automation tools, but to attempt to understand why a browser that is being launched by selenium is being identified as a bot in the first place, and how selenium contributes to this. I use selenium to start up firefox and log onto a website to scrape some data a few times a day.
Why do I get Google search on my computer?
Contact your network administrator. If you share a Wi-Fi network with others, like at a school or business, another computer in your network might be sending automated searches to Google. Your network administrator or IT professional might be able to locate and stop the source of the problem. Reset your modem or router.