In a reminiscent scenario following YouTube, Facebook is grappling with a widespread server outage, leaving millions of users in distress. The disruption began on Tuesday night around 9:00 pm, triggering a flurry of reactions on Twitter as users continue to grapple with the ongoing server downtime.
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Server Woes and User Frustration
The current downtime of Facebook’s platform has plunged users into a sea of difficulties. Users worldwide find themselves unable to send messages, and posts are not displaying, amplifying the frustration among the online community. The ongoing server issues persist, exacerbating the inconvenience faced by Facebook users.
Uncovering the Cause
Cyber experts weigh in on the situation, suggesting that a potential Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack could be behind the Facebook server outage. Such attacks involve numerous simultaneous login attempts, diminishing the server’s capacity. The culprits, in this case, are often fake users, contributing to the widespread problems experienced by genuine Facebook users.
Facebook’s Silence Amidst the Chaos
Despite the global scale of the issue, there has been no official response from Meta, Facebook’s parent company.
Users have taken to Twitter, with over a thousand tweets circulating about the problem, yet a viable solution or acknowledgment from Facebook remains elusive.
Me calling my friends to check if instgram is working π΄#instagramdown #INSTAGRAM #facebookdown #META pic.twitter.com/nk8Nj2NsiY
β πππ π¬ (@JABTakHainJan) March 5, 2024
Elon Musk Adds Humor Amidst Downtime
In a moment of levity during the Facebook-Instagram downtime, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform, took a lighthearted jab at the situation.
Musk shared a photo depicting the distressed state of the Meta-associated social media platform, with a cheeky ‘X’ symbol adding a touch of humor to the ongoing outage.
β Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2024
As Facebook’s server woes persist, users anxiously await a resolution, while the online community continues to share their experiences and frustrations on social media platforms.
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