At one time, there were occasional server issues on social media. But after a short hiatus, Facebook and sister companies Instagram and WhatsApp went on strike at 9 pm Indian time yesterday. Most people do not immediately realize that this is a technical error.
Many people tried to bring social media to life by switching off and restarting their phones, thinking it was a network problem. But then the real reason came out on Twitter and through other news. Similar issues are reported in various parts of the world.
The response from Facebook was that the Domain Name System (DNS), the server that connects users, was down and could be fixed soon.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, which had been in the dark for seven hours in a row, made a grand comeback and apologized for the inconvenience.
Partial work remains pending to restore Messenger, the chatting part of Facebook, and this is the first time that all three social media sites disrupted at the same time. According to reports, the crash affected Google and Amazon also. “Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger are coming back online now.
Sorry for the disruption today — I know how much you rely on our services to stay connected with the people you care about,” Mark Zuckerberg quoted on Facebook after rectifying and corrected the issues.
 The Controversy that Came Out About Facebook Â
Miss Frances Haugen, a 37 – year – old former Product Manager of the Facebook whistleblower, went into the dark hours immediately after her controversial interview with CBS, an American channel, about security breaches.
Miss Frances revelation has led to legal action, and the controversy erupted in the Wall Street Journal. In September last year, a report in The Wall Street Journal said some issues with Facebook and misleading information on Instagram.
An Overview of Frances’s Interview Â
Frances alleged that the treatment of celebrities and top politicians are different from other users. It was evident in the documents that Facebook was growing more important than security.
The U.S. They say security has been beefed up to prevent the spread of misinformation during election times, but only as a temporary measure. Frances says democracy betrayed, in her opinion.
Revolutions in What’s Apps Account Â
In August 2021, What’s App reported that more than 20 lakh Indian accounts had been banned. According to a What’s App report released in late September, 20,70,000 Indian accounts were banned in 31 days.
In August alone, 420 complaints were received from India. With this, the WhatsApp service is coming to an end on many older smartphones.
It will include several iPhones and Android mobiles from November 1, 2021. It includes Apple’s iOS 10 and earlier and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and earlier. WhatsApp has already instructed consumers to replace obsolete smartphones with new ones. Cannot open new accounts or re-verify existing accounts.
You can no longer transfer old chats to another phone. But you can find old conversations by email, Part of WhatsApp’s new features and enhanced security. In short, WhatsApp will continue to be available when old phone users come to the new phone, and WhatsApp has made this clear through its official blog.
Influence of Facebook and Instagram Â
The lockdown during the Covid period played a significant role in connecting social media with the people. It was this time that even those who had been distracted by the hustle and bustle of life till then turned their mirrors back on themselves. Facebook and Instagram have become a platform for recognizing one’s talents and sharing artistic ideas.
Art, photo, and video connected them to the outside world when locked inside the house. The ban on Ticktock inspired Facebook and Instagram to bring similar features. The people welcomed him with open arms. Therefore, the people of yesterday were alarmed by the sudden uncertainty.
In the Stock Market Â
Shares of Facebook fell 5.5 per cent after a temporary shutdown. Mr Mark Zuckerberg reported a net loss of $ 6 billion, or about Rs44,732 crore in Indian Currency and currently, he is the fifth richest man in the world.
