Major Global Outage Affects Amazon, Fortnite, and Snapchat Due to AWS Disruptions
A significant global outage caused by issues within Amazon Web Services (AWS) has impacted numerous major websites and applications, including Amazon, Fortnite, Snapchat, and many others. Most AWS services have reportedly been restored, although disruptions affecting airline check-ins and various online services were widely reported. Users experienced a blackout on social media platforms, with updates confirming recovery efforts from Amazon. Experts are analyzing the implications of this outage on cloud reliance and the stability of internet infrastructure.
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