Amazon's bot-prevention system activated due to high demand, causing security flags on user accounts.
- Some users required to change passwords
- Issue expected to resolve soon
- Team asking for patience during resolution
This appears similar to previous incidents where traffic spikes triggered automated security measures. The platform has previously dealt with DDoS attacks and implemented stronger protections including AWS Firewall upgrades and monitoring systems.
Spike in demand caused Amazon鈥檚 bot-prevention system to kick in. Some folks are getting safety flags on their accounts requiring change of password. Hang tight, it should clear soon. Appreciate your patience, Voyagers.
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