A massive Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on Monday briefly broke the internet — halting apps, websites, and smart devices used by millions worldwide.

The failure began around 07:11 GMT at AWS’s US East 1 data center in Virginia, its oldest and largest hub. A routine API update to DynamoDB, a key database service, triggered a Domain Name System (DNS) failure — the “phone book” that helps apps find servers.

When the DNS went down, apps couldn’t locate their stored data, causing 113 AWS services to crash.

☁️ A Reminder About Cloud Dependence

The AWS outage showed just how centralized the internet has become — with a single glitch capable of rippling across major companies and platforms worldwide. It’s a stark reminder of why more organizations are turning to decentralized, privacy-focused cloud providers to diversify their infrastructure.

That’s one reason we trust Infomaniak for our own hosting. Based in Switzerland, Infomaniak offers managed cloud solutions built around transparency, sustainability, and reliability — values that feel more vital than ever when the giants of the web go down.

🌐 What Went Offline

Social & Communication: Snapchat, WhatsApp, Signal, Slack, Zoom
Entertainment & Media: Apple TV, ESPN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press
Gaming: Roblox, Fortnite, Xbox Live
Retail & Lifestyle: Starbucks, Etsy, Pinterest, Canva, Duolingo
Finance & Tech: Venmo, Coinbase, OpenAI, Perplexity AI
Airlines & Travel: Delta, United

Even Ring doorbells, Alexa speakers, and Amazon.com were briefly offline.

By 10:11 GMT, AWS engineers restored services, though delays lingered as systems cleared backlogs.

🌍 Why It Matters

AWS powers about 30% of the global cloud market, running everything from banking apps to smart homes. The outage wasn’t a cyberattack but a reminder that when one link in the digital chain breaks, much of the modern internet can go dark in seconds.

MFRadio.de | Editorial Office Cyprus | 24 October 2025 Source: Al Jazeera Author: MF Editorial Team