AT&T experienced a nationwide cellular network outage, affecting thousands of users, which the company attributed to a technical error in coding during network expansion, not a cyber attack. The outage, which peaked at around 73,000 reported incidents, also impacted Cricket Wireless, prompting investigations by the FCC, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI. Other carriers reported normal operations, and Capitol Hill officials expressed concerns and a commitment to prevent future incidents.
AT&T experienced a widespread outage affecting many customers due to a technical error during network expansion, not a cyberattack, according to the company's initial review. The FBI and DHS are investigating the incident, and AT&T has restored service to all affected customers after the outage lasted from early morning until roughly 3 p.m. ET.
Ubisoft has responded to backlash from fans of the Assassin's Creed series after pop-up adverts for the latest entry, AC Mirage, appeared within older games. The company apologized for the situation, attributing it to a technical error and assuring players that the disruptive pop-ups have been promptly removed. AC Mirage received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising the gameplay but criticizing the story. The game is currently on offer for Black Friday.
Ubisoft claims that in-game advertisements for their Black Friday sales in older Assassin's Creed games were a "technical error" and not intentional. Players encountered pop-up ads for Assassin's Creed Mirage, which was 20% off, while trying to open the map in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Ubisoft stated that the issue was addressed as soon as they learned of it, but did not explain how the technical error occurred. Assassin's Creed Mirage is a smaller-scale entry in the series that focuses on slower-paced, stealth-based gameplay.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport asked travelers to evacuate Terminal E due to a "technical error," but clarified that there is no emergency. The TSA is rescreening passengers who left the airport, and flight delays have been reported. Passengers departing from Terminal E are being asked to consider using other terminals to avoid long lines at the TSA.
The Social Democrats (SPÖ) in Austria announced the wrong winner of its party election due to a technical error. Andreas Balber, the mayor of Traiskirchen, was declared the winner with 52.66% of the votes, while Hans Peter Doskozil, the governor of Burgenland, received 46.51% of the votes. Balber has asked the electoral commission to check the votes again for transparency, and if the results are still correct, he will take office. The SPÖ is currently polling behind the far-right Freedom Party, and supporters hoped the election would give the party a bigger outlook in the future.
Gaza militants fired a rocket at southern Israel on Sunday, a day after the ceasefire ended five days of cross-border fighting, and Palestinian militant groups said the launch had been a "technical error". Israel's military said a single rocket fired from Gaza struck an open area. No injuries were reported on either side.
