#Downdetector reports

[creativemedianews]

Meta goes down nationwide, preventing Instagram and Facebook use

Meta goes down nationwide, preventing Instagram and Facebook use #Downdetectorreports #Facebookloginissues

[quaranmine]

is everyone else's tumblr app broken or is it just me because i haven't updated it in so long

[queen-scribbles]

....why did spotify just crap out and refuse to restart?

[jenovacomplete]

a failed update from billion-dollar cybersecurity firm crowdstrike has crashed windows machines worldwide today (july 19th 2024), leaving everything from airport terminals to checkout machines to delivery apps to banks stuck with a blue screen of death. here's a screenshot from downdetector (au) to illustrate:

the issue appears to be with crowdstrike falcon, a form of antivirus software widely used in the corporate world -- with emphasis on the world. there have been reports from the us, uk, australia, germany, india, france, japan and more. places affected include (but are not limited to) supermarkets, banks, basically every airline, public transport networks, major broadcasters, emergency services, corporate offices, healthcare providers and stock exchanges.

(woolies pic via archiestaines9 on twitter; s3pirion; akothari. yes that is masahiro sakurai of smash bros fame)

emergency service lines are currently experiencing problems within the american states of alaska, arizona, indiana, minnesota, new hampshire and ohio. similar problems likely plague other areas of the world, they just haven't been reported on yet. australian emergency services are operating, and critical infrastructure remains stable. be sure to check in with the local news stations still online for more updates.

welcome to y2k............................. 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mykeyames]

How to Check your Roblox Server Status for Potential Outages

You’re sitting as usual playing your favorite game, then suddenly you’re removed from the game.Or maybe it’s time for your regular game but you’re completely unable to log in despite entering your password and username correctly. You’ll get so confused when you enter the password thinking you’ve made a mistake that you’ll even think about changing it.No internet!? How is this possible when…

[reality-detective]

X appeared to suffer an outage on Thursday with users worldwide reporting issues.

Issues started at around 3.45pm Eastern Time, affecting people across North America, the UK and Europe all struggling to use Elon Musk's social media site.

Tens of thousands of people logged problems on the website Downdetector, which is likely to be a vast undercount of total users affected. 

The most common complaints were to do with problems loading content on the mobile app, but issues also seem to be plaguing the website. 🤔

[arctic-hands]

Does anyone know if/how SNAP EBT was affected by the outage? DownDetector is showing problems but other than Mashable briefly mentioning that it was affected I can't find any reports on it. My state's system doesn't let you talk to an actual person when you call, just gives you an automated messages, mostly about your account balance, and there's no automated message about the CrowdStrike thing (as of yet, anyway)

[tsunamiscale]

I love looking at the AO3 downdetector page. Baseline 0 reports, it functions perfectly, there's the odd one or two occasionally but not enough to be anything. Then BOOM. A giant spike of over a thousand reports. Something about it is just so interesting

[thegneurshk]

sometimes downdetector is funny because it'll say "users indicate no current problems at [site]"

and then you scroll down and the outage graph shows the largest spike in user reported issues in the past 24 hours happened less than an hour ago (and is very likely still happening)

[chimaeraonwards]

DownDectector x AO3

To celebrate AO3 coming back online, here is the fic I wrote to cope with the Great AO3 Shutdown.

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“DownDetector, what is your emergency?” 

Sharp, shallow breaths come through their headset. A panic attack, unfortunately not that uncommon in Emergency Website Shutdown Reporting.  

“Hi, can you hear me? Take deep breaths, slowly,” Dow continues, their training kicking in immediately. When the caller sounds a little deeper, longer. “How can I help you?” 

A small frantic voice rushes out, “I was on Ao3 reading a 400k hurt/comfort fic, and then, they were finally going to make up after all the angst, and now”. A sob wreaks through the other end of the line. “It's gone, it's all gone. Ao3 is down.”   

A shudder pierces through their heart. No, wait, focus on the call - you’re on the job damn it. 

Automatically DownDetector replies, “Thank you for your report. Not to worry, sometimes servers go down but Ao3 usually bounces back in at most, a few hours.” Down glances at the screen. Usually Arch messages Dow quickly with an update, they know how much Dow worries. 

“I just feel like something is different this time. It feels wrong.”

Oh right, the call. Dow quickly types through the report in front of them. “I understand how alarming this may be. Please check Ao3’s official Twitter account for any updates. Can I have your location to complete this report?”   

Dow goes through the motions but there is a blaring alarm going off in their mind. 

Ao3 is down. 

Ao3 is down.

Ao3 is down.

Ao3 is down.

Ao3 

is 

down.

A glance at the screen shows no messages from Arch but the usual flood of reports that follow any of Ao3’s technical issues. 

The caller was right. This feels wrong. The notification sounds are the only thing that graces the dreaded silence hanging in the air. 

Dow’s finger hovers over the call button. It would be so easy to call Arch right now and find out if they’re okay. Dow doesn’t talk with Arch often, just a few pictures of the bumps and scrapes Arch sends after each tussle with technical issues (often accompanied by a selfie with a thumbs up and a goofy smile). 

It's not professional to directly message websites that get reported here, but Ao3 is different. 

Whenever a website goes down, so many people barge into DownDetector with complaints and anger, but with Archive of Our Own, it's only love and worry. Looking at their previous messages which consist of mostly Arch sending memes and fluff fic recs, Dow smiles at the screen. When Ao3 goes down, so many people come in with care and understanding, and it's easy to understand why. What’s not to love about Ao3?

The contact image of Arch putting French fries up their nose comes with a call. Dow would lie to you if you asked them how fast their picked up Arch’s calls every time. It's always borderline impossibly fast. 

Dow is greeted by a flurry of wet coughs. Okay, shit shit shit this does not look good. 

“Arch? Arch? Are you okay?” 

The coughs die down. 

Arch’s voice sounds so small, smaller than it has ever been. It's unnerving. Archive of Our Own is a titan - more than 11 million fics, over 57 thousand fandoms. Time, love, and care has put been fed into the website, making it the envy of most. Dow doesn’t think Wikipedia’s rants about donations can get worse but it takes a step higher every time Ao3 has a donation drive. Arch was never meant to sound so small. 

“I don’t have a lot of time, but I wanted to call you first”, Arch’s voice is raspy like they’ve been screaming while eating glass. “I’m going to be gone for a while.” 

“What’s going on? Everyone says something is wrong.” 

Dow hears a deep tired exhale down the line like Arch is thinking about the words to say. Just like their users, sometimes words don’t come easy to Arch. “It was an attack, they came out of nowhere. A DDOS.” 

DDOS – the weapon of cowards trying to take down a titan, a deity, worshipped by so so many. 

“Don’t worry about me, I’ll be okay. I’m more worried about everyone else.” Even at the brink of a meltdown, Ao3 always put everyone else before themselves. “Maybe Fanfiction.net or Wattpad can take them back, huh?” 

Oh, this isn’t a warning, it's a goodbye. 

Dow takes a deep breath. It's all in the handbook, you cannot panic in a time of crisis. Breathe, breathe deeply. “Archive, what’s going on? Something’s wrong.” 

“Hey hey don’t worry, alright? The volunteers are coming, you know how well they take care of me.” 

“Down, they’re going to take me offline for a while. 

“Take you offline?” Dow exclaims. “For how long? You can’t go! It's not even been 5 minutes and everyone already misses you.” 

I will miss you goes unsaid. 

A pregnant pause fills the room. Dow can hear the rush of blood behind their ears. 

“I don’t know.” 

“Arch please –” 

Dow is cut off by shouts that come down from the other end of the call. Before they can say anything, Arch rushes out, “I have to go, the volunteers are here.” Tears can’t stop rolling down Dow’s face. “Take care of them for me, will you?” 

Dow looks back to the screens on their desk. The overwhelming cries of terror, care, and worry fill the comments section. 

“I will,” spills off their tongue without hesitation. 

“Thank you,” whispers Arch, their voice clear as day amidst all the commotion. “Goodbye, DownDetector.” 

The disconnect tone plays. 

“I’ll see you soon, Archive of Our Own.”  

Silence fills the room again. 

For the first time in their lives, Dow gets down to their knees and prays. 

Please, whatever entities are out there, please. 

Bring them back.  

[tocitynews]

A Widespread Microsoft Outage Disrupted Flights, Banks, Media Outlets And Companies Around The World On Friday And Highlighted Dependence On Software From A Handful Of Providers – New York City reporting

The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, and escalating disruptions continued hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing it.

Microsoft 365 posted on X that the company was “working on rerouting the impacted traffic to alternate systems to alleviate impact in a more expedient fashion” and that they were “observing a positive trend in service availability.”

Major disruptions reported by airlines and airports grew. Flight tracking website Flightaware reports more nearly 1,000 flights canceled and over 12,000 more are delayed. Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, Newark , La Guardia and Boston Logan International Airport lead Flightaware's "misery map" with the most delays and cancellations.

In the U.S., the FAA said the airlines United, Delta and Allegiant had all been grounded. American Airlines lifted its ground stop just after 5 a.m ET, saying they were able to "safely re-establish operations."

An earlier ground stop for Frontier Airlines was lifted just after midnight, and the carrier said they had resumed normal operations, for now.

Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport slept on a jetway floor, using backpacks and other luggage for pillows, due to a delayed United flight to Dulles International Airport early on Friday.

Across the pond, Edinburgh Airport said the system outage meant waiting times were longer than usual. London’s Stansted Airport said some airline check-in services were being completed manually, but flights were still operating.

The budget airline Ryanair said they are "experiencing disruption across the network due to a global third party IT outage which is out of our control. We advise all passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their scheduled departure time.”

Widespread problems were reported at Australian airports, where lines grew and some passengers were stranded as online check-in services and self-service booths were disabled. Passengers in Melbourne queued for more than an hour to check in, although flights were still operating. Airlines Virgin Australia and Qantas were severely affected by the outage.

News outlets in Australia — including the ABC and Sky News — were unable to broadcast on their TV and radio channels, and reported sudden shutdowns of Windows-based computers. Some news anchors broadcast live online from dark offices, in front of computers showing “blue screens of death.” Telecommunications providers, banks and media broadcasters were also disrupted as they lost access to computer systems. Outages reported on the site DownDetector included the banks NAB, Commonwealth and Bendigo, as well as internet and phone providers such as Telstra. The New Zealand banks ASB and Kiwibank said their services were down.

Television stations in the United Kingdom were being disrupted by the computer issues.

Hospitals in Britain and Germany also reported problems.

Israel’s Cyber Directorate said that it was among the places affected by the global outages, attributing them to a problem with the cybersecurity platform Crowdstrike. The outage also hit the country’s post offices and hospitals, according to the ministries of communication and health.

In South Africa, at least one major bank said it was experiencing “nationwide service disruptions” as customers reported they were unable to make payments using their bank cards at grocery stores and gas stations.

Numerous European airlines are using manual check-in.

[captainpuffin1]

Seeing the number of DownDetector reports go down gives me some hope, yet I also have jealousy because mine isn't back yet

[gameuspot]

What is Downdetector?

The Downdetector is an online platform that provides users with real-time information about the status of various websites and services.

The Downdetector app offers real-time status and uptime monitoring for hundreds of services, including telecommunication outages (internet, phone and TV service), online banking problems, websites that go down and apps that aren’t working. The service monitors over 12,000 services in 45+ countries.

Our outage detection is based on real-time analysis of user reports from multiple sources, including social media such as Twitter, the Downdetector website, and reports filed through this app. Read More

[follow-up-news]

Twitter’s website was inaccessible for many users on Monday while others reported issues seeing photos and clicking through links in the app, marking one of the most wide-ranging service disruptions to date under new owner Elon Musk.

Some users who attempted to load Twitter.com or TweetDeck, a service that allows users to organize their Twitter feed into lists, were met with an error message: “your current API plan does not include access to this endpoint.” Other users were able to access the site (although it appeared to load slowly), but they were met with the same error message when clicking on links.

Outage tracker site DownDetector showed more than 8,000 Twitter outage reports around noon on Monday. For users who were able to access the platform, “Twitter API” was trending as people tweeted about the issues.

“Some parts of Twitter may not be working as expected right now,” the company said in a tweet. “We made an internal change that had some unintended consequences. We’re working on this now and will share an update when it’s fixed.”

In a separate tweet on Monday, Musk said: “This platform is so brittle (sigh). Will be fixed shortly.”

Within about an hour, the issues appeared to have largely resolved. “Things should now be working as normal,” the company tweeted around 1 pm ET.

Monday’s outage marked the second Twitter glitch in less than a week and the third in under a month.

[certifiedgirlthing]

Downdetector still has reports.

[timesofinnovation]

In a significant disruption to telecommunications, Verizon's network outage affected thousands of customers across major cities in the United States, including Chicago and Seattle, marking a major event in the telecommunications sector. Occurring on October 3, 2024, the outage drew intense scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which has initiated an investigation into what caused this widespread disruption. The outage began around 9:30 a.m. ET, with reports peaking at over 105,000, according to data from Downdetector. Various locations, including Minneapolis, Phoenix, Omaha, and Denver, faced substantial connectivity issues, hampering user access to basic services. For many, this loss of service not only meant losing internet connectivity but also led to significant inconveniences across business operations and daily activities. The nature of the disruption varied for users, with some iPhone customers experiencing a status change to "SOS" mode. This particular mode indicated that while their devices were disconnected from Verizon's network, emergency calls could still be placed via alternative carriers. Notably, AT&T reported no similar outage, even though customers highlighted related issues. While Verizon managed to restore services the same day, the company refrained from disclosing the exact cause of the disruption. This lack of transparency has raised questions about the reliability of service and the preparedness of telecommunication giants to handle such unforeseen events. It is crucial in today's digital age, where connectivity is paramount, to ensure that such outages are minimized and handled with timely and accurate communication. The incident notably came to light shortly after Verizon announced a substantial $3.3 billion deal with Vertical Bridge, an infrastructure firm. This agreement will see Verizon acquire rights to lease and manage over 6,000 mobile towers across the U.S. The timing has left many industry observers wondering if there’s a correlation between the infrastructure expansion and the sudden network failure. Verizon's commitment to enhancing its infrastructure is commendable, but as this instance suggests, improvements must align with operational reliability. Customers rightfully expect that expansions and upgrades lead to improved service rather than unexpected outages. These events often serve as critical reminders that telecommunication companies need to prioritize not only rapid growth but also seamless service. FCC’s involvement signals the seriousness of this incident in relation to network reliability and consumer trust. The investigation aims to ensure that companies like Verizon uphold high standards of service while addressing the underlying issues that led to such widespread disruption. For consumers, the implications are significant; the findings may influence regulations related to service outages and could drive companies to adopt more robust contingency measures. The recent Verizon outage also exemplifies the fragile nature of modern telecommunications, wherein a single failure can have ripple effects, impacting residential customers and businesses alike. As companies increasingly rely on digital platforms for operations, any disruptions can translate into lost revenue and damaged reputation. Actions by the FCC may encourage Verizon and similar entities to implement better transparency protocols and sensitive outage management plans. Moving forward, a strategic focus on enhancing infrastructural resilience alongside customer communication could help restore public faith in service providers. This incident has not only highlighted the vulnerabilities in the sector but also serves as a case study for other providers to learn from. As the telecommunications landscape continues to transform with the introduction of new technologies and the demands of a digitally interconnected society, staying ahead in customer service and infrastructure resilience is more critical than ever.

The public, particularly Verizon subscribers, will be keenly monitoring FCC developments in the wake of this incident. Consumer confidence can hinge on how quickly and effectively situations like these are managed. This report serves as an essential reminder that the roots of connectivity lie in accountability, transparency, and above all, a commitment to consumer service excellence. Verizon and other telecom providers must take this opportunity to reassess their crisis management protocols and invest appropriately in infrastructure resilience to prevent future outages. The lesson is clear: reliability in service is paramount and must be prioritized in an industry that is integral to everyday life. Verizon has yet to comment on the investigation by the FCC, but consumers will undoubtedly expect a thorough explanation and assurance that measures will be implemented to prevent similar occurrences in the future.