How Does WordPress.com Prevent Fake Signups and Orders Without CAPTCHA or 2FA?
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Hello,
I’ve noticed that WordPress.com does not seem to use CAPTCHA or 2FA during the signup or order process. While the security page mentions Two-Step Authentication, it seems to be an optional feature.
For example, if I create an account on WooCommerce.com without enabling Two-Step Authentication, I am still able to place orders. This raises the question of how WordPress.com and WooCommerce.com effectively prevent fake signups and fraudulent orders without mandatory CAPTCHA or 2FA during the account creation and order processes.
Are there specific techniques, plugins, or workflows used to handle this? Any insights or best practices would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Correct account: YesThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to moderators and staff)
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WordPress.com and WooCommerce.com prevent fake signups and fraudulent orders using invisible CAPTCHA, behavioral analysis, rate limiting, IP blacklists, email verification, and machine learning-based fraud detection. Payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal add extra security with AVS and 3D Secure checks. Optional 2FA enhances security for willing users, while honeypots and security plugins are also used to block bots and suspicious activity without disrupting user experience.
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