This week’s AWS outage was caused by a rare software bug, not a hardware failure or attack. Amazon confirms it will improve safety checks and system recovery to prevent future incidents.
Amazon Web Services faced a massive outage impacting over 1,000 websites, including Snapchat and Reddit. The issue, stemming from faulty automation in its DNS systems, raised concerns about reliance on cloud providers. Some services remain down as AWS works to improve reliability.
The recent AWS outage raised alarms about global dependence on major tech firms. Users faced disruptions ranging from banking access to losing streaks on apps, reigniting debates on tech reliance and market competition.
Amazon's cloud arm, AWS, is on track for a multibillion-dollar revenue boost driven by AI, even as tariffs and trade tensions threaten its retail business. Investors are keenly watching AWS's performance against Microsoft Azure.
