Microsoft Experiences Global Cloud Outage Affecting Outlook, Teams, and Copilot
Microsoft is recovering from a widespread global outage that began on Thursday, impacting a vast array of its cloud-based services. The incident initially disrupted Outlook email and Teams video conferencing before cascading into a larger crisis affecting file storage, Windows cloud access, Defender security software, and Copilot AI tools. The disruption spanned the U.S., the Americas, and eventually moved globally, causing significant downtime for both consumer and business users across various industries. While Microsoft confirmed that there is no evidence of malicious activity or a cyberattack, the company has not yet identified the specific technical cause behind the unexpected server unavailability.
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