Microsoft is reportedly linked to a recent Red Sea cable cut that disrupted internet traffic on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Its Azure cloud platform, which relies heavily on submarine cables for global connectivity, was one of the first to confirm problems. The incident severed connections carrying around 17% of global internet traffic between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The company warned customers to expect increased latency as traffic was rerouted through alternative pathways (via Tom's Hardware). It’s a stark reminder of how fragile these digital lifelines are, especially as the world leans more heavily on cloud platforms and AI services that depend on them.
