Global Cyber Outage Disrupts Major Companies and Government Services

October 20, 2025 – A widespread cyber outage sent shockwaves through major corporations and government services worldwide on Monday, leaving millions of users unable to access critical online platforms. The disruption, reported by outage tracking website Downdetector, impacted a broad array of well-known companies, including Amazon, Disney+, Lyft, the McDonald’s app, The New York Times, Reddit, Ring, Robinhood, Snapchat, T-Mobile, United Airlines, Venmo, and Verizon.

The outage, which began in the early hours of the day, caused significant interruptions to e-commerce, social media, transportation, and financial services. Users reported inability to access apps, websites, and online services, with many taking to alternative platforms to voice their frustrations.

Across the Atlantic, government websites in the United Kingdom, including Gov.uk and HM Revenue and Customs, also faced disruptions, hampering access to critical public services.

Downdetector noted a surge in user reports flagging issues with these platforms, though the exact cause of the outages remains unclear.

No official statements have been released by the affected companies or government agencies at the time of reporting, and investigations are ongoing to determine whether the disruptions stem from a coordinated cyberattack, technical failure, or another cause. The global scale of the outage has raised concerns about the vulnerability of interconnected digital infrastructure.

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