Meta Platforms Resolve Outage;
Login Issues Across Meta Platforms:
A technical glitch caused widespread login problems for several hours on Meta’s platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger.
Acknowledgment and Apology:
Meta’s head of communications, Andy Stone, acknowledged the issue on Twitter (formerly known as X) and assured users that the company swiftly resolved the problem. He apologized for any inconvenience caused during the outage.
User Impact:
Users reported being locked out of their Facebook accounts, and issues were observed with feeds on Facebook, Threads, and Instagram. WhatsApp, also owned by Meta, appeared unaffected by the technical problems.
U.S. Cybersecurity Statement:
A senior official from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency stated that there was no specific election or malicious cyberactivity nexus associated with the outage.
Timing and EU Digital Markets Act:
The outage occurred just before the deadline for Big Tech companies to comply with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta is implementing changes, such as allowing users to separate their Facebook and Instagram accounts, possibly in preparation for DMA compliance.
Previous Outages and Infrastructure Challenges:
In 2021, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced hours-long outages attributed to faulty changes in routers coordinating network traffic between data centers. This incident underscores the significance of maintaining reliable infrastructure for large-scale platforms.
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