Apple Users Experience Widespread Outage
Apple users experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday night, impacting the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Music. The disruption affected users globally on their iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The outage was resolved by 7:35 PM ET, and the services are now operational again. This incident follows a recent global outage that affected WhatsApp and other Meta services.
WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Experience Major Outage
WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook experienced a major outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the popular social media platforms. Meta, the parent company of the three social media platforms, acknowledged the issues and assured users that they were working to resolve the disruptions. The outage, which began around 19:00 BST, resulted in approximately 82,000 issues with WhatsApp, 3,700 outages on Instagram, and 1,840 reported issues on Facebook.
Major Internet Disruption Reported in Several African Countries
Major internet disruption has been reported in several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. The cause of the cable failures is not immediately clear, leading to widespread connectivity issues. Cloudflare Radar noted a pattern in the timing of the disruptions, impacting countries from the north to the south of Africa. Internet connectivity in the affected countries dropped significantly, causing frustration and impacting daily life and business operations.
LastPass Suffers Widespread Downtime, Causes 404 Error on Main Website
LastPass, the popular password manager, experienced widespread downtime causing a 404 error on its website, affecting users in Australia, Europe, and the United States. LastPass acknowledged the issue and is monitoring the situation, with the cause of the outage still unknown. Users are advised to stay updated on the status of the service and take necessary precautions for account security.
LinkedIn experiences widespread outage
LinkedIn is experiencing a widespread outage, causing frustration among users. The cause is unclear, but tens of thousands of complaints have been registered. This follows recent outages on other major websites. The Help Center link is dead, and theories about the cause of the outage are circulating on social media. LinkedIn’s team is working to resolve the issue, and users are advised to check the LinkedIn Status Page for updates.
Phone and Internet Outage Hits Eugene, Oregon
A major phone and internet outage has hit Eugene, Oregon, affecting over 2,000 customers. Reports have been received this morning from customers experiencing internet and phone signal outages in the area. X-Finity’s website confirms that more than 2,000 outages are occurring in the Eugene area. Verizon has also reported limited service for data, voice, and text as the company addresses the issues. This is a developing situation, and more information will be provided as it is received.
Facebook and Instagram Restored After Global Outage
Facebook and Instagram have been restored after a global outage attributed to a ‘technical issue’. The disruption impacted users worldwide, highlighting the widespread reliance on Meta’s platforms. Despite recent outages, Meta faces challenges and initiatives, including addressing AI-generated content and legal action in London.
Roblox Server Disruption Leaves Millions Frustrated
Roblox, the popular virtual gaming platform, experienced a server disruption, leaving millions of users frustrated and unable to access the platform’s services. The outage, which began at 10.51 PST, affected over 70 million daily active users. Users encountered error messages when attempting to log in, with some experiencing disconnections and difficulties reconnecting. Roblox acknowledged the issues and assured users that they were actively working to resolve the disruptions. As the company continues to address the server disruption, users eagerly await the restoration of normalcy on the beloved gaming platform.
Major Mobile Service Outages Reported Across the US
Tens of thousands of cell phone users across the US have reported mobile service outages on Thursday morning, with AT&T, Cricket Wireless, UScellular, and Consumer Cellular customers all experiencing interruptions. Major population centers including Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Atlanta are among those facing the highest number of outages.
Wyze Security Breach Exposes 13,000 Customers to Unauthorized Access
Wyze, a popular security camera company, recently faced a major security breach that allowed 13,000 customers to briefly see into other people’s homes. The breach was attributed to a third-party caching library and disrupted Wyze devices for several hours. This alarming revelation has sparked outrage among customers, with many expressing their disgust and frustration on platforms like Reddit. Wyze is now working diligently to address the situation by implementing additional security measures to prevent such breaches in the future.