What will happen if Google-Apple-Meta stop together? The warning increased the world’s tension

Desk: The tension in the Middle East has now reached the digital world. Iran has warned of targeting America’s big tech companies, due to which internet services are in danger. In such a situation, if companies like Google, Apple and Meta are affected, it can affect the whole world. The question is, can platforms like WhatsApp, YouTube and Gmail stop suddenly? And what effect will it have on India?

In today’s world, Google, Meta and Apple are not just companies that run apps, but are the backbone of the entire digital economy. Gmail, YouTube, Maps and thousands of apps run on Google’s servers, whereas without Meta, the work of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook would come to a halt. Apple’s system is connected to the data, payment and app ecosystem of iPhone users. If there is any major impact on their data center, then it will not be just a matter of one app, but the entire digital life can come to a halt. Its effect will be visible simultaneously on millions of users around the world.

Instead of attacking America directly, Iran can target data centers in the Middle East. The issue of impact on Amazon’s data center in Bahrain has come to light. There are large server hubs in areas like UAE and Bahrain, from where internet services for the entire region run. If these are attacked, the services of millions of users can be affected simultaneously. The attack can be carried out not only through bombs or drones, but also through cyber attacks or by causing damage to electricity and network systems. Apart from this, if the internet cables laid under the sea are damaged, the internet may slow down or stop in many countries.

Data center is a kind of digital powerhouse, where thousands of servers run simultaneously. They require constant electricity, cooling and high speed internet. As soon as any one of these systems fails, the servers overheat and shut down. Many times, due to security reasons, the system itself gets shut down, due to which the services stop suddenly. For Google, this means stopping of ads, for Meta, social media comes to a halt and for Apple, its app and payment system is affected. This causes huge financial loss to the companies and also weakens the trust of the users.