In the wake of a recent global outage, Microsoft 365 services are once again grappling with performance issues, as numerous users report degraded service across various applications. The company’s official 365 Status account on X acknowledged the ongoing problems, stating, “We’re currently investigating access issues and degraded performance with multiple Microsoft 365 services and features.
In parallel, Azure Support addressed the situation on its X account, indicating that an investigation is While a previous global outage was attributed to a corrupt update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which caused significant disruptions, the current service degradation has not yet been linked to any specific software issue. On Tuesday, a warning about “network infrastructure” appeared on Microsoft’s service status website, indicating that access to Microsoft Azure had been compromised. As Azure’s cloud platform supports numerous services, this disruption has impacted communication between applications, users, devices, and the internet.
The latest issues were first detected after a notable increase in user reports regarding problems with Outlook and other Microsoft applications, as reported on DownDetector on Tuesday.
This is not the first time Microsoft has faced significant service disruptions. The previous major outage, which occurred on July 19, had extensive effects across various sectors, including travel and financial markets. The initial problems were identified in the United States and were linked to failures in Microsoft services such as Azure and 365. An investigation later revealed that an update from CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor threat-monitoring software was responsible for crashes in Microsoft’s Windows operating system, leading to a global IT disruption that affected businesses worldwide.
As Microsoft works diligently to resolve these issues, users are advised to stay informed through the company’s official communication channels for updates on service status and restoration timelines.
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