The Telegraph Blocks User Access Over 1 Security Alert

2 articles · Updated · The Telegraph · May 13

The Telegraph blocked some users from its website after its security systems flagged unusual activity on their connection.
An on-site notice says affected readers should retry access and, if the problem persists, contact customer support using a provided link and quote an Akamai reference number.
The block appears to be a security measure tied to connection-level detection rather than a broader editorial or site-content change.

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