Major AWS Disruption Highlights Internet’s Fragile Infrastructure
A critical DNS failure at Amazon Web Services’ busiest data center triggered cascading internet outages affecting millions of users. Services including streaming platforms, smart home devices, and banking applications experienced disruptions lasting several hours, underscoring the internet’s dependence on concentrated cloud infrastructure.
Widespread Internet Disruption Traced to AWS DNS Failure
A significant Amazon Web Services outage on Monday, October 20, 2025, caused cascading failures across major internet platforms, according to reports. The disruption, originating from AWS’s Northern Virginia data center, left millions of users unable to access popular services including Snapchat, Ring, Alexa, Fortnite, and various banking applications for several hours during peak morning usage.
