Microsoft outage hits Outlook and Teams for third time in a year

Microsoft experienced a global outage affecting Microsoft 365, Outlook, and Teams services on Friday, marking the third major disruption in about a year. The company reported signs of stabilization after implementing fixes, though some users still faced intermittent access problems. Microsoft attributed the issue to server problems and stated there was no evidence of malicious activity. The outage followed previous disruptions in January and October 2025, with the latter impacting Azure cloud services across multiple industries worldwide. The company said it would publish a full post-incident report explaining the cause and system improvements. Government agencies, including the US House of Representatives and New York City Emergency Management, warned users of potential email delays and advised alternative contact methods for urgent requests.