London (Agencies) – Cloudflare, a company specializing in providing internet traffic protection and management services, announced a technical outage on Monday morning. This caused disruptions to a number of websites and applications worldwide.
Users reported service problems via the DownDetector outage tracking platform. Other users also reported difficulties accessing platforms including X and Amazon Web Services. However, there has been no official confirmation that these outages are directly related to the Cloudflare issue.
Identify the problem and begin troubleshooting
The company stated on its website that it detected the issue around 7:00 AM Eastern Time. It indicated that its technical teams immediately began implementing fixes.
It explained that some customers using its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) service package might experience intermittent traffic errors within one of its data centers. However, it did not disclose the exact cause of the outage or the extent of the affected sites.
The company did not immediately provide further comment regarding the circumstances of the disruption or its expected duration.
A pivotal role in the structure of the Internet
Cloudflare is a key player in the global internet infrastructure. It provides tools to protect against cyberattacks and accelerate content loading by routing data traffic to the nearest servers for users. Thousands of small websites rely on its free services. In addition, larger platforms opt for more comprehensive paid plans.
The company previously experienced an outage last November due to a software system failure. This caused widespread disruptions.
The cloud computing sector has also seen a series of high-profile outages in recent months, including problems with Amazon Web Services in October. This was followed by a glitch in Microsoft’s Azure system. A global crisis also occurred in the summer of 2024 following an outage at the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. That incident affected airlines, hospitals, and other vital services.
These incidents highlight the increasing reliance on a limited number of large companies to operate and manage the digital infrastructure of the global economy.
