Microsoft faces major outage, affecting airlines and banks globally

Disruptions reported in India as well, CERT-In issues advisory

Microsoft is experiencing a major outage that is affecting users around the world, including in India. The outage has reportedly affected airlines and banks, and the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory warning users of the potential impact.

The outage is believed to be caused by a problem with Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, which is used by many businesses and organizations around the world. Microsoft has not yet confirmed the cause of the outage, but it is working to resolve the issue.

In India, the outage has affected several major airlines and banks. Air India, SpiceJet, and IndiGo have all reported disruptions to their online services, and some banks have also reported problems with their online banking services.

CERT-In has issued an advisory warning users of the potential impact of the outage. The advisory recommends that users take steps to protect their systems, such as updating their software and backing up their data.

The outage is a reminder of the importance of cloud computing services. As more and more businesses and organizations rely on cloud services, it is important to be aware of the potential risks involved. Businesses should have a plan in place to deal with outages, and they should also consider using multiple cloud providers to reduce the risk of a single outage affecting their operations.