On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major global outage, affecting a wide range of websites and applications for several hours. The disruption was traced to operational issues in AWS’s DynamoDB database service at a data center in Northern Virginia, USA.
The outage impacted multiple sectors, including gaming, finance, and technology. Popular apps such as Fortnite, Roblox, Clash Royale, Snapchat, Signal, and Amazon’s own Prime Video and Alexa experienced interruptions. In the UK, major organizations including Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, Vodafone, BT, and the HMRC website also reported service disruptions.
AWS engineers worked throughout the day to restore services, and by late morning, most platforms had resumed normal operations, though some users continued to face slow responses or throttled requests.
The incident highlights the world’s reliance on AWS infrastructure and raises questions about the resilience of global digital services. Officials confirmed no cyberattack was involved, but experts cautioned users to remain alert against potential phishing attempts during the recovery period.
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