LONDON — Users of The Times encountered device verification failures this week, with the system rejecting authentication attempts and displaying error messages that prevented access to content. The verification prompt, which typically confirms device authorization, instead displayed the message 'Verification failed. Please try again.' Multiple attempts to re-verify were met with the same obstacle, leaving subscribers unable to access articles or other content. The issue appears to relate to the device authentication process, though The Times has not yet issued a detailed technical explanation or timeline for resolution. Affected users reported being stuck on the verification screen despite repeated attempts to resolve the problem, highlighting a disruption to the publication's digital services.