Microsoft Gives Update On Outlook, Other Services Amid Global Outage
Microsoft says its services are recovering from a massive worldwide outage that disrupted email, online meetings, and other essential tools for millions of users.
The tech giant reported significant improvements on Friday, Nov. 13, after the outage began around noon on Thursday, Nov. 12. Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot were among the affected services, with disruptions reported in 74 countries and territories within about an hour, according to Downdetector.
Microsoft said email delivery is returning to normal as it restores affected systems.
"We're continuing to see improve…
Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services
A massive Microsoft outage disrupted email and other online services for users across the US, with problems potentially affecting customers worldwide.
NOTE: You can click here to read an update on this story about Microsoft's widespread outage.
The outage began shortly after noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, impacting Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot. Outlook was among the hardest-hit services, with more than 131,000 outage reports at 1:18 p.m., according to tracking website Downdetector.
Microsoft 365 had more than 22,000 reports by 12:55 p.m., while Copilot had abo…
Here's How To Put An End To Passwords
Tired of forgetting your passwords? You’re not alone, and the solution might finally be in sight.
For years, juggling online passwords has felt like a never-ending struggle, but the push for a password-free world is gaining serious momentum.
Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are accelerating efforts to make passkeys, the next-generation way to sign in, mainstream.
The FIDO Alliance, an industry group dedicated to reducing reliance on passwords, has spent more than 10 years championing this shift.
Passkeys work by letting you sign in with built-in device security, s…
‘Government Agents’ Were Actually Rutherford Brothers In $400K Senior Scam, Prosecutors Say
Two New Jersey brothers are accused of running a scam that stole nearly $400,000 from elderly victims in New York and Connecticut, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said Monday, Aug. 25.
Abhishek Barvalia, 31, and Tushar Barvalia, 32, of Rutherfo, were indicted on charges of second-degree grand larceny, first-degree scheme to defraud, and fourth-degree conspiracy, Gonzalez said. They were released without bail after being arraigned in Brooklyn Supreme Court and are due back Oct. 22.
Prosecutors say the scam ran from June 2023 to January 2024, targeting women ages 76, 78, 83, and 90 i…
Mass Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Chaos With Banks, Stock Markets, Media
A major tech outage is causing issues worldwide, including grounding flights.
Banks, stock markets, and media outlets are also being affected on Friday morning, July 19.
An update by cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike appears to be the cause of device outages for millions of Microsoft Windows device users.
Several major US air carriers, including Delta, United, and Spirit are under a full ground stop, according to the FAA.
"Several airlines have requested FAA assistance with ground stops until the issue is resolved," the agency said.
Microsoft has said it is taking "mitigation …
