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Major AWS DNS Disruption Causes Widespread Internet Service Failures

A critical DNS resolution issue at Amazon Web Services’ US-EAST-1 region triggered widespread internet disruptions. Major platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, and Amazon’s own services experienced extended downtime. Service restoration continues as companies work through residual technical challenges.

Widespread Internet Disruption Linked to AWS DNS Failure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage originating from DNS resolution problems caused widespread internet disruptions affecting thousands of online platforms, according to reports from multiple monitoring services. The incident, which began earlier today, impacted major services including Snapchat, Reddit, and Amazon’s own Alexa voice assistant, leaving users unable to access critical functionality across numerous applications.