Yesterday, social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, experienced a significant global outage. Users across the globe found themselves unable to log in, and their feeds refused to refresh. The outage was first reported at about 3.30pm GMT.
A Possible Common Cause
Interestingly, the outage coincided with login problems on Google’s platform. This has led to speculation about a common cause between the outages at two tech conglomerates who largely control their own infrastructure.
Impact on Meta’s Services
Meta’s business status page reported a number of disruptions, including “major disruptions” for the group’s admin centre, as well as for Facebook login. The latter is a service that allows users to log in to third-party services using their Facebook details.
The Aftermath
The outage lasted for over an hour, causing inconvenience to millions of users worldwide. However, the services are now back to normal. As of now, Meta has not responded to the situation.
Looking Forward
While the exact cause of the outage is not clear, it’s a reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in the digital world. As we increasingly rely on these platforms for communication, business, and more, such incidents underscore the need for robust, resilient systems.
Please note that this information is based on the latest available reports and the actual cause may be updated by Meta in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
