UPDATE: Cloudflare has experienced a significant outage affecting numerous websites, including popular platforms like iBuyPower.com and newegg.com. The incident began earlier today, on September 30, 2023, and was confirmed at 9:09 UTC. The company quickly acknowledged the issue, stating, “Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare Dashboard and related APIs.”
The outage has had a widespread impact, disrupting services not only for e-commerce sites but also for various online games, such as Tarkov. Users reported difficulties accessing multiple platforms, highlighting the extensive reach of this service interruption.
Just three minutes later, at 9:12 UTC, Cloudflare announced that a fix had been implemented and the situation was being monitored closely. The company reassured users that it was actively working to resolve the issues, stating, “Monitoring – A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.”
The outage comes shortly after a recent report on the increasing frequency and scale of DDoS attacks, raising concerns about the cybersecurity landscape. Though Cloudflare has clarified that this outage was due to a file size error rather than a cyberattack, it has nonetheless caused considerable disruption.
Cloudflare issued an apology for “the pain we caused the Internet,” emphasizing its commitment to restoring normal service levels. The company is now focused on ensuring that all affected services, including those under the AWS umbrella, are back online.
As of now, many services are showing signs of recovery, with Cloudflare working diligently to stabilize its operations. Users can expect to see improvements as the company continues to monitor the situation.
Stay tuned for further updates as Cloudflare resolves this incident and maintains transparency about its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability.