China’s Internet Blunder: Great Firewall Fumbles, Global Access Tumbles!
The Great Firewall of China had a hiccup, blocking HTTPS traffic on port 443 for over an hour. Was it a test or a tech oopsie? Either way, Chinese netizens were temporarily cut off from much of the global internet, proving even firewalls have their awkward moments.
Hot Take:
When China decides to take a digital coffee break, the entire internet gets jittery! Port 443 was temporarily closed for business as the Great Firewall flexed its mysterious muscles. Was it a test, a mistake, or did someone just spill tea on the console?
Key Points:
- China’s internet went on a brief hiatus, blocking all traffic to port 443 for over an hour.
- The Great Firewall Report noted unusual activity disrupting connections on this crucial HTTPS port.
- The incident affected Chinese access to global websites and essential services from companies like Apple and Tesla.
- The cause remains unclear, with speculation about new or misconfigured filtering devices.
- Pakistan experienced a similar traffic drop shortly before China’s hiccup, hinting at shared tech or sheer coincidence.
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