In the early hours of Monday morning, a significant outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused disruptions across the globe, affecting major apps, websites, and online services. AWS, a leading provider of cloud-computing services, reported “increased error rates and latencies” for multiple services in the US-EAST-1 Region, based in Northern Virginia. The outage impacted a wide range of platforms, from social media apps like Snapchat and Fortnite to online services like Robinhood and the McDonald’s app.
According to CBS News, the outage caused widespread disruptions to governments, universities, and companies that rely on AWS for remote computing services. The Hill reported that while most services were restored after the initial outage, users continued to experience lingering issues throughout the day. Downdetector showed a long list of major apps and sites that were affected by the outage, highlighting the extensive reach of AWS’s services.
Local news outlets like WANE 15 also reported on how the outage impacted businesses in the Fort Wayne area, emphasizing the ripple effects of such a widespread disruption. The outage underscored the global reliance on cloud infrastructure and the potential vulnerabilities that come with it.
As the day progressed, Breitbart noted that while the outage seemed to be resolved on the East Coast, some lingering disruptions were still being reported. The incident serves as a reminder of the interconnected nature of the digital world and the importance of robust backup systems to mitigate such disruptions in the future.
In light of this event, it is crucial for businesses and organizations to reassess their reliance on cloud services and consider diversifying their infrastructure to prevent similar disruptions in the future. The incident also raises questions about the need for greater transparency and accountability from major tech companies that play a central role in the functioning of the digital economy.
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References:
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-web-services-outage-issues-major-apps-websites-worldwide/
– The Hill: https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5563198-aws-amazon-web-services-outage/
– Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/10/20/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-host-of-major-sites-and-apps?traffic_source=rss
– WANE: https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/amazon-cloud-computing-outage-disrupts-snapchat-ring-and-many-other-online-services/
– Breitbart: https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2025/10/20/amazon-web-services-outage-disrupts-major-websites-across-the-globe/
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