Internet Apocalypse: Red Sea Cables Cut, Tech World in Chaos

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Tech nightmares are real, and the latest drama is unfolding in the depths of the Red Sea. Undersea internet cables have been mysteriously sliced, causing major connectivity chaos across Asia and the Middle East. 🌐🔪
The Great Digital Disconnect
Imagine scrolling through your TikTok feed and suddenly - nothing. That’s the digital reality for countless users after mysterious cable cuts disrupted internet access. Microsoft reported “increased latency” while NetBlocks confirmed multiple cable outages near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Geopolitical Whispers
While the exact culprits remain unconfirmed, all eyes are on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who’ve been waging a complex campaign related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. These rebels have been targeting ships and creating maritime mayhem, and now potentially internet infrastructure.
Tech Resilience in Action
Despite the disruption, internet service providers are doing what they do best - rerouting traffic and minimizing impact. But let’s be real: in our hyper-connected world, even minor internet hiccups feel like digital apocalypse.
As tensions continue in the region, one thing’s certain - the internet’s backbone is more fragile than we’d like to admit. Stay tuned, tech warriors. 🌐🚨
AUTHOR: mp
SOURCE: AP News