Facebook and Instagram Go Down in Major Outage

What Happened?

In a major blow to social media connectivity, Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger have all experienced a widespread outage. The outage, which began at approximately 1:45 PM UTC, has affected users across the globe, with hundreds of thousands left unable to access their accounts.

Cause and Timeline

The cause of the outage is currently unknown, but Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, has released a statement acknowledging the issue and stating that they are working to resolve it. According to Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET, the outage could be due to a variety of reasons, including technical difficulties, a cyberattack, or even a network configuration issue.

The outage has lasted for over two hours, and there is no estimate yet as to when it will be resolved. Meta has not provided any additional information on the timeline or cause of the outage at this time.

Impact

The outage has had a significant impact on users worldwide. Many people rely on Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger to communicate with friends and family, share news and information, and conduct business. The outage has disrupted these activities, leaving users frustrated and inconvenienced.

The outage has also raised concerns about the reliability of social media platforms. In an era where these platforms have become essential communication and information sharing tools, outages of this magnitude can have a major impact on our daily lives.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.