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Global Outage Disrupts Amazon Web Services and Major Platforms

By Newsdesk October 21, 2025 Business & Finance, Technology & Telecom


A major Amazon Web Services outage disrupted websites, apps, and streaming platforms worldwide, exposing internet infrastructure vulnerabilities.


A massive outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS) caused widespread disruption across major global websites, financial apps, and media streaming services on Monday. The incident impacted platforms such as Netflix, Spotify, Slack, and several government portals that rely on AWS for cloud hosting.

Amazon confirmed that an internal network configuration error caused the downtime, affecting multiple regions including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Services began gradually returning online after several hours, though some users continued to report issues.

Cybersecurity experts said the incident highlights the risks of over-reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure. AWS powers nearly one-third of the world’s cloud-based applications, making such disruptions critical for business continuity.

In a statement, Amazon apologized for the inconvenience and pledged to “strengthen its backup and recovery systems.” Industry observers say the outage may prompt regulators to examine the resilience of cloud service providers.

Stock markets showed limited reaction, but several companies reported temporary operational losses. The event reignited discussions about decentralization and the need for multi-cloud strategies in the digital economy.

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