The history of internet outages
6 months ago
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- Internet outages have been caused by various factors including database errors, cyber-attacks, and physical damage to infrastructure.
- Major outages like the AWS and CrowdStrike incidents highlight the fragility of internet services and their widespread impact on businesses and daily life.
- Physical damage to undersea cables by sharks and human activities has disrupted internet access in different regions.
- Government-imposed internet shutdowns for censorship or during unrest have become a common tactic in many countries.
- The Y2K bug scare, though largely unfounded, demonstrated early fears about digital infrastructure vulnerabilities.
- Experts warn about the risks of monopolistic control in the tech industry, which can lead to catastrophic failures.