Microsoft, Banks, and Airlines Hit by Service Outages
Major outage disrupts businesses worldwide
Friday, July 17, 2024
Microsoft users worldwide, including banks and airlines, reported widespread outages Friday hours after the company said it was fixing an issue. The outages began around 10:00 AM UTC and affected users in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Numerous banks, including Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds, reported technical glitches that prevented customers from accessing their accounts or making payments. Airlines such as British Airways and Lufthansa also reported issues, with flights being delayed or canceled.
The London Stock Exchange was also affected by the outage, with trading being suspended for several hours. The outage caused significant disruption to businesses and individuals, with many unable to access critical services.
Microsoft has since resolved the issue and all services are now up and running. The company has not yet disclosed the cause of the outage, but has apologized for the disruption.
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