‘Error’ in Microsoft’s DDoS defenses amplified 8-hour Azure outage

July 31, 2024 at 09:03AM Microsoft admitted that its defensive implementation exacerbated an Azure instability due to a DDoS attack, with an error in defense amplifying the impact. Despite their global defense strategy, the response to the attack did not go well, impacting various services. Microsoft’s responses and reviews are expected in the coming weeks. … Read more