Microsoft Attributes Global Outage to Failed Server Health Checks, Not Hackers

Microsoft has stated that a recent global outage was caused by failed server health checks rather than a cyberattack. The disruption affected governments, hospitals, and courts, which were forced to scramble to maintain operations. The company's explanation rules out malicious activity as the source of the failure. The article, however, provides limited detail beyond the company's statement and the widespread impact on public institutions.