Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Many users experienced issues accessing Facebook and Instagram, with some speculating a cyber attack. Cybersecurity expert Travis Taylor advises against panic, highlighting the internet’s resilience. Short-term disruptions are possible, but a complete internet collapse is highly unlikely.
What the Tech: Cybersecurity expert talks Facebook, Instagram outage
Many users experienced issues accessing popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, with users being logged out of their accounts and unable to log back in. The outage also affected other online services such as Google, YouTube, Gmail, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Cybersecurity expert Travis Taylor advises against panic, pointing out the internet’s design allows it to withstand extreme events like a nuclear attack. Taylor explains that the recent outage is likely due to consolidation within the tech industry, as many websites and services rely on the same infrastructure.
Taylor downplays the possibility of an apocalyptic internet shutdown, emphasizing the internet’s resilience. While short-term disruptions can occur, experts assure us that a complete collapse of the internet is highly unlikely.
