Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
Microsoft · Regulation · Infrastructure
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
The widespread impact of the Microsoft outage underscores the vulnerability of critical systems to even minor glitches, highlighting the need for robust backup plans and cybersecurity measures. As more institutions—from local governments to intelligence agencies—rely on these platforms, the potential for disruption to global operations becomes increasingly alarming.
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Panel 1
A dimly lit room in a government building. A stressed-looking MP is on a phone, muttering to themselves. Files and papers scattered on the desk.
MP: I can't believe this. How are we supposed to run the country when our emails aren't working?
Panel 2
The same room, now showing a large screen displaying a spinning loading circle. The MP hangs up the phone and slams it down on the desk.
MP: This is ridiculous! I need to know who to blame.
Panel 3
The MP looks up, sees a spy agency officer entering the room with a puzzled look.
MP: Well, if it isn't the man with the secret plan. What's our next move, Agent?
Agent: Actually, sir, we were just trying to figure out how to decrypt your emails.
MP: Oh, good. We're all in this together, then.
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