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Microsoft apologizes for global service outage, says fault not caused by cyberattack
Microsoft has apologized for a global service outage affecting millions of users, clarifying that the issue was not due to a cyberattack. The outage was reportedly connected to a recent network capacity upgrade.
What was reported
The outage impacted services like Teams, Outlook, and the AI assistant Copilot in over 70 countries.
Microsoft indicated that recovery is progressing positively and they are addressing residual issues.
The company emphasized that the outage was unrelated to cyberattacks or AI agents.
Why it matters
Service outages can occur due to various technical issues, including infrastructure upgrades. Companies often investigate and clarify the causes of such outages to prevent misinformation and maintain user trust.
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