Widespread service disruptions reported as major platforms go down worldwide
15 days ago
- #downtime
- #outage
- #AWS
- Major digital platforms including AWS, Cloudflare, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, and Xbox Live experienced outages.
- The cause of the disruptions is unknown, but AWS was among the first services affected.
- Gaming platforms (Xbox, Steam), content services (YouTube), and financial apps also reported issues.
- User complaints surged globally, with login failures, connectivity problems, and slow loading reported.
- No formal statements have been issued by Amazon or other affected companies.
- Cloud infrastructure providers like Cloudflare showed instability, hinting at a possible systemic issue.
- Downdetector tracked the outages in real time, suggesting a significant internet infrastructure problem.