A major internet outage affecting Microsoft is causing disruptions in flights, banks, media outlets, and companies worldwide. The issues persist even after Microsoft stated they were gradually fixing access problems to Microsoft 365 apps and services.
Various airlines, airports, banks, retail outlets, railway companies, and hospitals in different parts of the world are experiencing problems due to this unprecedented internet disruption.
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Banks in South Africa face service disruptions:
In South Africa, two major banks reported service disruptions, preventing customers from making payments using their bank cards at grocery stores and gas stations. Service was restored hours later.
London Stock Exchange disruptions:
The London Stock Exchange is experiencing disruptions due to the global technology outage, affecting its regulatory news service. Trading, however, remains unaffected.
Long queues at airports:
Global internet outage has caused long queues at airports worldwide. Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport is gradually resuming operations, while some airlines had to cancel flights due to the outage. German-based airline Eurowings had to cancel German and U.K. flights. In South Korea, low-cost airlines reported delays at Incheon International Airport.
Cybersecurity company clarifies the cause:
The cybersecurity company involved in the Microsoft outage stated that it was not a cyberattack but a defect in a Windows update. Mac and Linux hosts were not affected. The company is working on a fix for the issue.
Pharmacy chains in Norway face delivery delays:
Pharmacy chains in Norway are experiencing delays in providing prescription medicine due to the global network problems. Apotek1 and Boots pharmacy chains have closed branches and faced delivery challenges.
Paris Olympics delegations’ arrivals delayed:
Paris Olympics organizers reported delays in the arrivals of some Olympic delegations, as well as uniform and accreditation deliveries, due to the outage. Ticketing and the torch relay remain unaffected.
Internet outage affects doctors’ offices:
Most doctors’ offices across England are facing problems due to the global internet outage. The glitch is impacting appointment and patient record systems used by the NHS.
Airlines report disruptions:
Airlines worldwide are experiencing disruptions to check-in systems and flights. The Paris airport is operational, but several airlines and airports are affected. Flights in Germany, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Rome were impacted.
Container hub in Poland suspends operations:
Baltic Hub in Gdansk, Poland, suspended business due to the global system outage. Their entry gates are closed temporarily.
British broadcaster back on air:
Sky News in Britain is broadcasting again after being offline during the morning. News delivery continued online during the outage.
Milan’s stock exchange index restored:
Borsa Italiana, managing Milan’s stock exchange, restored the correct disclosure of the index FTSE MIB after an earlier update issue.
Israel’s Cyber Directorate statement:
Israel’s Cyber Directorate attributed the global outages to a cybersecurity platform, Crowdstrike. The outage also affected the country’s post offices and hospitals. CrowdStrike acknowledged the issue and asked customers to monitor their support portal.
