A security measure implemented by Cloudflare to prevent automated requests has caused issues for users. The company’s system, designed to identify and block bot traffic, failed due to a CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) challenge.
The problem occurred when a legitimate user tried to access a website that required the CAPTCHA challenge. The system mistakenly identified the user as a bot and blocked their request. This issue highlights the importance of robust security measures in protecting against malicious activities while also ensuring smooth user experiences.
Cloudflare has acknowledged the incident and is working to resolve the issue. The company’s team is reviewing the problem and implementing additional safeguards to prevent similar CAPTCHA-related failures in the future.
Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-and-updates-from-the-february-2025-pokemon-day-pokemon-presents