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Microsoft says sorry for global outage as it traces disruption to network upgrade issue; adds all products now operational
Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams faced a significant outage impacting users globally for over a day. The disruption began on Thursday, November 12, and continued into Friday, leading to severe communication issues. Microsoft reported gradual improvements in service restoration across affected areas during the outage. Many users still encountered intermittent access problems and delays in email delivery as the company worked on a resolution.
Anand Mahindra compares Microsoft Outlook outage to 'five stages of grief'. Why he didn't want email service to return?
Anand Mahindra has shared his experience during the global Microsoft Outlook outage, admitting that the disruption made him realise how dependent he had become on emails. In a post on X, he described going through five stages, from anxiety and helplessness to an unexpected feeling of freedom without the constant need to respond to messages.
What caused Microsoft outage third time in around one year?
Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams outage has caused global headlines after disrupting services around the world.
What can you do while Microsoft fixes one of its biggest outages ever? Outlook is returning, but when can users trust email and Teams again before logging ?
Microsoft outage latest update: Microsoft is in the process of recovering services following a significant global outage. In its latest update on Friday, November 13, the company said North America was seeing broader improvements, while Europe and Asia-Pacific were also showing signs of recovery. Some users, however, continue to face intermittent access problems and delayed emails.
Microsoft dethrones Jensen Huang's Nvidia, then faces 18-hour global outage entering second day: What went wrong?
Microsoft recently became the second-most valuable company globally, overtaking Nvidia amid market turmoil. Nvidia's value dropped significantly due to a negative outlook on AI and leadership scandals. Concurrently, Microsoft experienced a major global outage affecting services like Outlook and Teams for over 18 hours. This disruption impacted various government and airline services across multiple countries. While recovery is underway, some users may continue to experience intermittent issues.
Microsoft says services being gradually restored in Asia Pacific
Microsoft said it was seeing improvements in mailbox access and delayed email processing, but some users may continue to experience intermittent issues. Its focus is now on extending the recovery actions to affected infrastructure in other regions and on reducing email queues and backlogs, it said.
Microsoft outage today: Is it fixed? Outlook, Teams disruptions enter second day as Detroit, Miami, Austin and Baltimore hit
Microsoft outage today: The global disruption affecting Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft services has entered its second day, leaving users, government agencies, schools and businesses struggling with email and communication problems. Detroit, Miami, Austin, Jacksonville and Baltimore are among the US cities reporting disruptions, while several police and sheriff's departments have also flagged communication issues.
Microsoft outage disrupts Teams, Outlook and Copilot as efforts fail to ensure sustained service restoration
Microsoft is currently addressing a significant global outage impacting services such as Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. The company reported difficulties in recovery efforts following initial adjustments aimed at restoring service availability. Users have experienced connectivity issues, leading to disruptions in communication and collaboration tools. Microsoft is exploring alternative measures to enhance infrastructure capacity amid ongoing traffic management challenges.
Microsoft Outage: Air India, IndiGo and Akasa issue passenger advisories
Air India reported that its flight operations were unaffected by the ongoing Microsoft outage. The airline implemented measures to ensure continued communication with customers and timely email responses. IndiGo and Akasa Air experienced disruptions in their email services due to the same outage and recommended alternative support channels. Microsoft is addressing a significant global disruption impacting multiple services, including Teams and Outlook.
Microsoft rules out cyberattack as global outage hits Outlook, Teams and Copilot
Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, faced a significant global outage starting on Thursday afternoon. Charles Lamanna confirmed that there is no indication of any malicious or cyber activity. Many customers across various countries reported issues with accessing their Outlook inboxes and using Microsoft 365 services. Despite ongoing restoration efforts, additional challenges emerged in getting services back online.
Microsoft global outage: Is a cyberattack behind major service disruption? Tech giant’s top executive clears the air as millions of users face trouble using Outlook, Teams
Microsoft encountered a notable service outage on November 12, 2026, disrupting critical platforms including Outlook and Teams as well as causing errors within the Microsoft 365 suite. The problems emerged post-midday Eastern time and carried on into the night. Charles Lamanna, a Microsoft executive, assured that cybersecurity breaches were not the cause. Around 130,000 users reported difficulties, hindering operations for various enterprises and government entities.
How Microsoft is trying to fix global outage as Outlook, Teams and Microsoft 365 remain disrupted
Microsoft is currently addressing a major outage that has affected Outlook, Teams, and various Microsoft 365 services across numerous countries. Users are experiencing service interruptions and disconnections. In response, the company is expanding virtual machine capacity while tackling the issue of unresponsive servers that are complicating recovery. Microsoft executives have stated there are no signs of a cyberattack as they work on alternative solutions for a swift restoration.
UPI sees Diwali boom; AI cracks Captcha
Diwali spending fuelled a surge in UPI transactions, with both payment volumes and values rising. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Are Russia, China, Iran planning to carry out large scale cyberattacks bigger than Europe supermarket fridges hacking? Top Britain official reveals shocking details
Moscow, Beijing and Tehran have all repeatedly denied similar accusations of malevolent cyber actions in the past.
Kaspersky flags QR code payment scams as a key cyber risk for Indians travelling to Indonesia
As more Indian tourists move to Indonesia, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on rising online threats. They point out that travellers should be particularly careful about things like fake QR codes and phishing attacks, which are becoming more common. It's crucial for tourists to stay vigilant to protect themselves from these digital dangers.
UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
The UK's National Cyber Security Center warns of potential AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure by 2028. Increased sophistication in cyber activities from states like China and Russia poses significant risks. Past incidents highlight vulnerabilities in key sectors such as manufacturing and energy. Organizations must invest in cybersecurity measures to protect against these emerging threats. Failure to act could jeopardize essential services and compromise national security.
Binance to resume withdrawals after recovering bulk of $6 billion in stolen funds
Binance has announced the resumption of cryptocurrency withdrawals after recovering a significant portion of stolen assets. The exchange has identified a North Korean unit behind the theft and is actively working to recover remaining tokens. Law enforcement agencies are tracking the laundering of stolen assets into cryptocurrencies. Binance has committed to covering the financial losses incurred due to the hack.
Who is North Korean Lazarus Group, how they stole $6.3 billion from world's biggest crypto exchange Binance from a single laptop in just 20 minutes?
North Korea's Lazarus Group is suspected of being behind a $6.36 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance. Blockchain investigators have linked the attack to its associated unit TraderTraitor. The operation involved exploiting an Ethereum wallet authorisation feature, gaining control of a Binance hot wallet and transferring digital assets across 10 blockchains.
Australia warns of 'unprecedented' AI threat
Artificial intelligence poses an "unprecedented" threat as foreign governments turn it loose to hack computer networks and critical infrastructure, Australia's cyber security agency warned on Tuesday. "This activity extends beyond government networks, and includes critical infrastructure entities, private businesses and individuals."
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