Google Services Experience Temporary Disruptions Due to Automated Traffic

Google services experienced temporary disruptions today, November 12, 2025, at approximately 00:04:00 UTC, as the company’s systems detected and blocked unusual traffic originating from multiple computer networks.

Users reported difficulty accessing various Google platforms, including YouTube, with some encountering a message indicating their requests violated the company’s Terms of Service. The disruption stemmed from automated requests identified by Google’s security protocols, potentially originating from malicious software, browser plugins, or automated scripts. The affected IP address, 2403:6b80:8:100::6773:a75, was flagged during the incident. This highlights the ongoing challenges tech companies face in maintaining service availability amidst increasingly sophisticated online threats.

Google stated the block is designed to expire automatically once the suspicious activity ceases. The company advises users sharing network connections to consult their administrators, as another device utilizing the same IP address may have been the source of the problematic traffic. For more information on protecting your online security, resources are available from the Federal Trade Commission.

Similar automated traffic patterns can sometimes trigger these blocks, even when users are employing advanced search terms or submitting requests rapidly. Recent Google security updates aim to improve detection and response to these types of incidents.

Officials indicated the issue is actively being monitored and expect full service restoration as the automated traffic subsides.