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TECHNOLOGYJul 17 · 04:48 UTCTHE REGISTER

NTP server that traveled back in time caused massive Aussie mobile outage

Telstra's mobile network outage in Australia was caused by a faulty NTP server that reset its clock to 2006 during maintenance, disrupting emergency services, payments, and transport. The carrier admitted failures in documenting a design change and applying a software update, leading to widespread connectivity issues.

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