Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon Web Services possesses a catastrophic 'kill switch' capability that could trigger a global internet collapse, exposing the terrifying fragility of our digital infrastructure.
A massive AWS outage brought down popular services including Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon's own platforms, highlighting our digital dependency.
A major AWS outage crippled countless websites and services worldwide, revealing our deep dependence on Amazon's cloud infrastructure. Here's the full breakdown of the incident.
A major Amazon Web Services failure caused global disruption, taking down McDonald's mobile ordering, Snapchat, and streaming services in widespread outage.
Thousands of Britons reported widespread internet disruptions affecting major platforms including Snapchat, Amazon and Steam. Downdetector recorded massive spike in outage reports across multiple services.
Major internet outages are becoming more frequent. Discover why our digital infrastructure is more vulnerable than ever and what it means for your daily life.
Amazon services including shopping websites, Prime Video and AWS experienced a major global outage, leaving customers unable to make purchases or access content.
Millions of users worldwide were left frustrated as a catastrophic technical failure brought down Snapchat, Roblox, Duolingo and Fortnite simultaneously in one of the largest digital disruptions of 2024.
Millions of users across the UK reported issues accessing popular apps including Snapchat, Roblox, Duolingo and Fortnite in a major service outage affecting multiple platforms simultaneously.
Meta's Instagram suffered a catastrophic global outage affecting millions of users worldwide, with login failures, disappearing content, and widespread disruption across the platform.
Millions of Vodafone customers across Britain faced connectivity chaos as a major network failure knocked out mobile data, calls and broadband services for hours, disrupting businesses and daily life.
Instagram users worldwide reported widespread technical issues on Thursday, with many unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what appears to be one of the platform's most significant outages this year.
A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.
Metro Bank customers left stranded as mobile app and online services crash for hours, with frustrated users unable to access their money or make payments during widespread outage.
Major disruption cripples Sydney's rail network during Tuesday afternoon peak, stranding thousands and triggering emergency response across the city.
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
Sydney commuters faced transport meltdown and CBD power cuts as afternoon storms triggered widespread disruption across the city's network, leaving thousands stranded during peak travel.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social networks to voice their frustration.
Massive power cuts plunge China's tropical island province into darkness as severe weather wreaks havoc on infrastructure, affecting millions of residents and tourists.
Ferocious Storm Amy leaves trail of destruction across Britain with thousands without power, travel chaos, and severe damage reported - latest updates and safety advice.
Donald Trump's Truth Social platform experienced a mysterious 90-minute outage, triggering widespread speculation about technical issues versus intentional suspension during a critical political moment.
A sophisticated cyber attack has crippled Japan's iconic vending machine network, leaving millions unable to purchase drinks as major suppliers Asahi and Suntory struggle to restore operations.
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced widespread technical failures leaving millions unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages during hours-long disruption.
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Europe's largest nuclear facility faces emergency situation after complete external power loss, raising fears of catastrophic meltdown as fighting intensifies around occupied plant.
Analysis reveals Telstra could gain significant market advantage and pricing power following Optus's catastrophic network outage that left millions without emergency access.
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Meta's tech empire grinds to a halt as users worldwide report being locked out of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in a major service failure.