If you’re just joining us, here is what you need to know after a mass internet outage caused by an Amazon Web Services fault.
• Reports of disruption to internet usage across apps and online platforms were flagged overnight. AWS issued a statement at 1.26 am ET confirming “significant error rates for requests.”
• Customers were unable to access their banking apps, gaming sites and social media accounts. Amazon-linked smart devices in the home were also affected.
• Some businesses took to X to reassure customers. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase told users, “All funds are safe,” while artificial intelligence company Perplexity confirmed its service was down, adding, “We’re working on resolving it.” Both…
