Tag: Domain Name System

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DNS Configuration Error Triggers Widespread AWS Service Disruption Affecting Major Platforms

A seemingly routine DNS configuration error at Amazon’s primary Virginia data center triggered cascading failures across AWS services Monday morning. The outage impacted major platforms including Reddit, Snapchat, and Venmo, with full restoration taking approximately 12 hours to complete according to service status reports.

Widespread Service Disruption

A configuration error in the Domain Name System at Amazon Web Services‘ northern Virginia data center triggered widespread outages Monday, according to reports from the AWS Health Dashboard. The incident affected more than 100 AWS services and cascaded to major platforms including Reddit, Snapchat, Venmo, Roblox, Wordle, and Fortnite, with service restoration reportedly completed by approximately 6 p.m. ET.

by Henry Blakemore
CloudTechnology

Major AWS Disruption Cripples Popular Apps and Services Across Internet

A significant Amazon Web Services outage has disrupted numerous popular online platforms, from payment apps to gaming services. The DNS resolution issue affecting the US-EAST-1 region created cascading failures across the digital ecosystem, with recovery efforts continuing throughout the morning.

Widespread Internet Disruption Following AWS Outage

A major Amazon Web Services outage on Monday morning created significant disruptions across the internet, affecting popular services including Venmo, Snapchat, Fortnite, and even Amazon’s own Alexa assistant. According to reports, the outage began in the early morning hours and continued through mid-morning, creating what one analyst described as “temporary amnesia” for large portions of the digital ecosystem.

by Henry Blakemore