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https://themeisle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/CAPTCHA.png21801090It's important to protect your website from the many malicious bots designed to break in and cause havoc. CAPTCHAs are a simple but effective way to stop those bots in their tracks. Let's talk about how CAPTCHAs work, discuss their pros and cons, and learn how to create your own WordPress CAPTCHA!