Access to news story denied by automated bot security system
Readers were denied access to an online news story after an automated bot security system required visitors to complete a check under reference ID b4a18e87.
An automated security check blocked web visitors on an online page. It stopped readers from viewing the page content immediately.
The screen told users to take action before moving forward. Visitors had to press and hold a button on the display. This step confirmed the user was a human.
The system works to block non-human traffic online. It prevents automated tools from reaching private digital files.
The page listed reference ID b4a18e87-cdca-11f1-a0f5-012bf0ee312d. The notice displayed no other text.
