National/International Desk
5 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a surprising turn of events last night around 9:10 PM, Facebook and Instagram, the widely-used social media platforms under Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta company, experienced a sudden and widespread server outage. Users across the globe were left in distress as both platforms were rendered inaccessible for approximately an hour. Reports flooded in as individuals found themselves forcibly logged out of Facebook, encountering difficulties in re-accessing their accounts.
The disruption extended to Instagram, where users faced challenges refreshing their feeds. The hashtag #FacebookDown swiftly gained traction on social media platform ‘X’ as people sought information and shared their experiences. Despite the uproar, there has been no official statement or confirmation from Facebook regarding the cause of the outage.
This unexpected downtime raised concerns among users and technology experts alike, with speculations ranging from technical glitches to the possibility of a cyber attack. The incident underscores the dependence of millions worldwide on these social media giants and highlights the potential economic impact of such disruptions. As users slowly regained access to their accounts, questions linger about the root cause and the preventative measures that will be implemented to avert future incidents.