Cloudflare, a leading provider of internet infrastructure, experienced a major outage that disrupted a wide range of online services, including X, Spotify, and OpenAI. The incident, which affected thousands of websites, was attributed to a crash in Cloud,flare’s software system. Cloudflare’s headquarters in San Francisco plays a central role in managing its global network.
The outage has raised concerns about the reliability of critical internet infrastructure and the potential impacts on businesses and users. While the company has not yet provided detailed information on the root cause of the crash, it has acknowledged the significance of the disruption. The incident underscores the interconnected nature of the internet and the reliance of modern services on a few key providers.