Massive Internet Outage, Major Apps Go Dark After AWS Failure

A major technical failure at Amazon Web Services (AWS) triggered a widespread internet outage on Monday, disrupting access to several of the world’s most-used apps and websites including Snapchat, Duolingo, Canva, Roblox, and Prime Video.

According to AWS, the issue began around 8 AM UK time in the US-East-1 region, causing increased “error rates and latency” across multiple cloud services such as DynamoDB and EC2 — key systems responsible for data storage and computing power.

The outage sent shockwaves through the digital ecosystem. Over 5,000 Snapchat users reported issues on Downdetector, with similar complaints pouring in from users of Amazon, Roblox, Coinbase, PlayStation, and even government services like HMRC and Xero.

Experts say the incident exposes the internet’s extreme dependency on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure, which powers millions of websites globally. With AWS generating over $108 billion last year, any technical failure can ripple across the world, affecting gaming, communication, and even finance platforms.

AWS engineers continue to work on full restoration and have yet to announce the root cause. The company urged users to monitor its Service Health Dashboard for real-time updates.