Microsoft outage: Tech giant takes mitigation actions as businesses hit by failure

Microsoft reports issues with Microsoft 365 apps affecting businesses, users worldwide

Businesses around the world reported experiencing issues with Microsoft Windows overnight Thursday into Friday with users reporting blue screen of death. Microsoft reported an outage affecting its Microsoft 365 apps on Friday, impacting businesses and users globally. The outage has reportedly caused widespread disruption to businesses, with many reporting issues with email, file sharing, and other essential services.

Microsoft says it is taking mitigation actions while working to resolve the issue

Microsoft has acknowledged the outage in a statement, saying that it is aware of the issue. "We're having issues but we're working on it," the company said. "We'll keep you updated as we learn more." In the meantime, Microsoft is urging users to restart their devices and check the Microsoft 365 status page for updates. The company has also provided a workaround for users who are unable to access their email. As of Friday afternoon, Microsoft said that its services are "up and running." However, some users may still be experiencing issues. Microsoft is advising users to check the Microsoft 365 status page for the latest updates.