Microsoft outage disrupts Dutch services, no hack involved

A global Microsoft outage is causing significant problems in the Netherlands, affecting email and Teams services for thousands of users, though the company confirms it is not a cyberattack. Dutch municipalities, courts, and regional broadcasters report reduced accessibility, with thousands of complaints logged on Allestoringen.nl. The outage, which began yesterday, has also impacted government services and businesses in over 70 other countries, including the UK, Australia, and Japan. Microsoft attributes the issue to unexpected server unavailability and increased load, not a hack. While the company reports early signs of stabilization, services like Outlook and Teams remain impaired, and the full cause will only be shared once the problem is resolved.