
Microsoft services begin recovering after global outage
Microsoft services began recovering on Friday after a global outage disrupted Outlook and Teams in more than 70 countries, affecting courts, pharmacies and government agencies.
The disruption impacted critical infrastructure including judicial systems, healthcare facilities, and government operations worldwide. Microsoft officials stated the outage was caused by an 'elevated load' on their systems, effectively ruling out any malicious cyberattack as the cause.
Service Restoration
Microsoft services began recovering on Friday after a global outage disrupted Outlook and Teams in more than 70 countries
The company has been working to restore full functionality across all affected services. Users in impacted regions reported gradual improvements in access to Outlook and Teams throughout Friday.