SEATTLE: Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported a major global internet outage on [Date of Outage – You can check recent news for the exact date], affecting numerous popular websites and online services worldwide.
The massive disruption, which lasted for several hours, was caused by an issue within the AWS network infrastructure, which powers a significant portion of the global internet. Companies relying on AWS for hosting, content delivery, and various cloud computing services experienced widespread downtime. This included major streaming platforms, financial services, and retail sites.
AWS confirmed the outage, stating the issue was primarily related to [Specify the cause if known, e.g., a critical system error/CDN issue]. The company immediately deployed engineering teams to address the problem.
In a later update, AWS announced that the core issue has been “fully mitigated” and normal operations are being restored across all affected services and regions.
The incident highlights the critical reliance the modern internet has on a few key cloud providers like AWS. While service has returned, many businesses are assessing the financial and operational impact of the downtime. AWS is expected to release a detailed post-mortem report soon to explain the root cause and outline steps to prevent future occurrences.