A Cloudflare outage on Tuesday affected major platforms like X and ChatGPT due to a spike in unusual traffic. The issue stemmed from a configuration file that exceeded its size limit, causing a software crash. Cloudflare confirmed there was no malicious activity involved.

A massive outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on October 20, 2025, caused widespread disruptions to various internet services globally, affecting numerous businesses and users. The incident highlighted the reliance on cloud services and raised concerns over their stability and resilience. Users experienced significant interruptions, leading to discussions about the implications for digital infrastructure.