Summary:
- Verizon, a major telecommunications company, experienced a widespread outage that affected many customers across the United States.
- The outage raised concerns about cybersecurity, as it occurred during a time when the U.S. government had warned about increased cyber threats from Russia.
- Experts suggest that the outage was likely caused by a technical issue rather than a cyberattack, but it highlights the importance of maintaining robust and secure communication networks.