The cause of the disruptions
Tag: Computer Network Outages
Amazon’s AWS Disruption Creates Outages for Hundreds of Websites for Hours
Amazon Web Services, a major provider of cloud services, cited a problem at its data center in Northern Virginia. The outage highlighted the fragility of global internet infrastructure.
Outages to Government Services Continue After Fire at South Korean Data Center
Hundreds of state services were still offline the day after a lithium battery exploded during maintenance work at a data center, officials said. The fire was extinguished on Saturday.
Russia Counters Ukrainian Drones by Turning Off Russians’ Mobile Internet
The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.
Spain, Portugal and France Hit by Widespread Power Outage
The blackout hit critical infrastructure like airports and caused transportation disruptions across Spain and Portugal. The cause of the outage was unclear.
F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said the Federal Aviation Administration had used a backup system while it addressed the problem.
A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.
Is Your Flight Delayed by the Tech Outage? Here’s What You Need to Know.
While service is slowly recovering, flights are still being canceled and delays can stretch for hours. Here’s the latest on airlines, airports and cruises, as well as your rights and how to reach customer service.
Russia Is Increasingly Blocking Ukraine’s Starlink Service
Russia has deployed advanced tech to interfere with Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Ukrainian officials said, leading to more outages on the northern front battle line.
McDonald’s Apologizes for ‘Global Technology Outage’ That Hit Japan, Australia and Elsewhere
Customers had problems ordering at restaurants in several countries on Friday. Restaurants in Japan closed, while some in Australia reportedly reverted to using pen and paper.