Recent weeks have seen multiple major internet outages affecting global services, highlighting the vulnerabilities of heavy reliance on a few large cloud infrastructure companies. On November 18, 2025, Cloudflare experienced a significant global outage caused by a database permission update that inadvertently triggered widespread 5xx errors. The root cause was a subtle regression during a routine security improvement to their ClickHouse database cluster, which caused the bot management system to crash due to an unexpectedly large feature file, ultimately disrupting internet traffic for hours. This incident was Cloudflare's worst since 2019 and was initially mistaken for a cyberattack. The outage underscored the fragility of internet infrastructure, especially when a single company's failure can ripple across numerous online services. This event followed other major outages, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) on October 20, 2024, which affected gaming, smart home devices, and more, and Microsoft Azure on October 29, 2024, which disrupted airline check-ins and other services. These outages stemmed from minor software glitches or configuration errors in critical DNS systems, illustrating how small technical issues can escalate into widespread disruptions. Industry experts and policymakers have expressed concern over the concentration of internet infrastructure in the hands of a few giant corporations, describing this dependence as a market failure and a national security risk. Critics advocate for increased regulation and the adoption of hybrid cloud strategies to mitigate single points of failure. Some commentators, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have called for breaking up big tech companies to prevent such vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, humorous internet memes and satirical sites like a 'Downdetector for Downdetector' have emerged during outages, highlighting societal dependence on digital infrastructure. Despite these challenges, companies are reviewing their systems to improve resilience, with Cloudflare promising to enhance their failure modes. The recurring outages serve as a stark reminder of the importance of diversified strategies in maintaining internet stability.