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Microsoft Cloud Outage Stokes Cyberattack Rumors; Exec Clarifies Cause
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:18 AM
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Microsoft’s cloud services were down for several hours, sparking speculation about a cyberattack or rogue AI. The company’s Copilot executive, Charles Lamanna, confirmed the outage was due to a technical glitch, not an external attack.
Microsoft announced a widespread outage affecting its cloud services on Thursday, disrupting access for users worldwide.
Early reports suggested a cyberattack or rogue AI might be responsible, fueling speculation on social media.
In a statement, Charles Lamanna, EVP of Copilot, clarified that the incident was caused by a technical glitch in Microsoft’s infrastructure, not an external cyberattack or rogue AI.
Microsoft is working to restore full functionality and has assured customers that its security protocols remain intact.
Early reports suggested a cyberattack or rogue AI might be responsible, fueling speculation on social media.
In a statement, Charles Lamanna, EVP of Copilot, clarified that the incident was caused by a technical glitch in Microsoft’s infrastructure, not an external cyberattack or rogue AI.
Microsoft is working to restore full functionality and has assured customers that its security protocols remain intact.