Large-scale Incident on Facebook and Instagram
Today, Today, an Incident on Facebook and Instagram. Users were unable to load or post new content, as well as send messages. Some reported that the applications logged them out, blocking access to their profiles, while others managed to log in but couldn’t use the tools. So far, WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has maintained its service without issues.
Downdetector Observations
According to Downdetector, a platform specialized in detecting failures in digital services, issues on the affected platforms started around 4:00 PM, spreading widely to all users. This massive outage brings back memories of the one in 2021 when WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook were disconnected for several hours, causing a significant impact on Meta. In Spain, problems arose around 6:00 PM and lasted until the early morning hours.
Impact on Users and the Market
The scale of this incident has raised concerns among users, especially considering that Facebook has over 3 billion users, Instagram surpasses 2 billion, and Messenger reaches 1.3 billion. Although exact figures regarding Threads users have not been provided, it is expected that this social network has also been affected by the service interruption. In previous events of this nature, the corporation’s stocks experienced significant drops, directly impacting the company’s stock price and the personal fortune of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
In summary, the global outage of Facebook and Instagram has highlighted the fragility of the digital infrastructure we rely on today, underscoring the importance of having contingency plans for unforeseen situations that may affect the connectivity and operation of online platforms.
