Why aws Is Trending Today?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage on October 21, lasting approximately 15 hours and impacting numerous services and organizations worldwide. The incident, which began around 11:30 AM ET, affected a wide range of applications, websites, and businesses, including popular platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu, as well as various government services and financial institutions. The outage was caused by a DNS (Domain Name System) issue, according to Amazon's official statement. This widespread disruption has raised concerns about the reliance on a few major cloud service providers and the potential risks associated with it.