Cloudflare has released a new study highlighting the vulnerabilities of the global internet. The report details how disasters, shutdowns, and cable damage contribute to outages. Even minor incidents, like a stray bullet in Texas, can disrupt network connections.
In its latest analysis, Cloudflare examines the fragility of internet infrastructure worldwide. The study, published on November 2, 2025, uncovers a range of factors behind recent disruptions, including natural disasters such as fires and earthquakes, political interventions, and sheer bad luck.
The report emphasizes that small-scale events can have outsized impacts. For instance, a stray bullet in Texas severed connections, affecting broader network reliability. This underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining resilient digital systems amid diverse threats.
Cloudflare's findings serve as a call to improve safeguards against both predictable and unforeseen risks, ensuring more stable internet access globally.