UPDATE: Cloudflare is experiencing a significant outage affecting numerous websites, including popular platforms like iBuyPower.com and newegg.com. The company confirmed the issue and is actively investigating the cause, which has caused disruptions for users globally.
As of 9:09 UTC, Cloudflare announced via its official channels: “Investigating – Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs. Customers using the Dashboard / Cloudflare APIs are impacted as requests might fail and/or errors may be displayed.” This interruption has affected not only e-commerce sites but also gaming platforms, with reports of disruptions in games like Tarkov.
Just minutes later, at 9:12 UTC, Cloudflare updated its status to “Monitoring” after implementing a fix. The company stated: “A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.” While many services, including ChatGPT and X, are reportedly back online, the full recovery is still in progress.
This outage comes on the heels of another recent disruption and follows alarming statistics released by Cloudflare regarding the rising frequency and scale of DDoS attacks. While Cloudflare has assured users that this incident was not due to a malicious cyberattack, the timing raises questions about the stability of internet services.
Reports indicate that the outage began approximately half an hour before Cloudflare’s update, causing frustration among users attempting to access affected sites. Although newegg.com appears to be back online, many others, including gaming services, are still recovering.
“We apologize for the pain we caused the Internet,” Cloudflare stated, emphasizing their commitment to restoring full service.
As the company works to stabilize its systems, users are encouraged to remain patient. The outage has highlighted the fragility of internet infrastructure and the significant impact that such disruptions can have on daily activities, from online shopping to gaming.
Looking ahead, internet users are advised to stay updated on Cloudflare’s status page for real-time information about service recovery. This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced in maintaining robust online services amidst increasing cyber threats.
For now, it seems the fix is holding, but all eyes are on Cloudflare as they monitor the situation closely. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
