WhatsApp

WhatsApp, the globally renowned messaging app, unexpectedly went offline today, leaving its vast user base unable to send or receive messages.

This interruption has sparked immense global disruption, as individuals and businesses depend heavily on WhatsApp for communication. The outage was first flagged by users who reported their issues on DownDetector, an online platform tracking service disruptions.

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Up to 35,000 users reported WhatsApp outage

As yet, the exact cause of this technical snag remains shrouded in uncertainty. Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, has acknowledged the ongoing issue, providing some relief to the concerned users.

“We’re working quickly to resolve connectivity issues with WhatsApp and will update you here as soon as possible,” Meta said in a statement.

This is a developing story

Update 1: WhatsApp is coming back online for some users

Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com