Spotify outage affects thousands; denies hacking claims

Spotify experienced a significant outage on Wednesday, affecting tens of thousands of users across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, who reported being unable to access the app, website, or streaming services. The company quickly acknowledged the technical issues on social media and stated it was working to resolve them, emphasizing that the outage was not the result of a security hack. Rumors about a potential security breach were denied by Spotify, with a spokesperson calling such reports 'completely inaccurate.' While some customers regained access by midday, others continued to face issues, leading to widespread frustration and some users considering switching to rival platforms. Despite the disruption, the outage impacted only a small portion of Spotify’s more than 675 million global users. The company did not disclose the specific cause of the outage or how long it would last.