A hacktivist group claims responsibility for a DDoS attack that has caused a significant eBay outage, impacting users globally. The attack has led to server errors, affecting search, login, checkout, and item descriptions.
The issues began shortly after 3 p.m. EST on April 26, 2026. By 5 p.m. EST, Downdetector logged over 800 reports of problems. Users reported being unable to see seller descriptions or add items to their cart.
The eBay API has been down for over four hours. This disruption affects third-party tools that rely on it. The outage is not limited to one region; it has been reported globally, including in the UK, Canada, and Australia.
The hacktivist group known as the 313 Team has stated they are behind the DDoS attack on eBay. However, eBay has not publicly acknowledged the issues or provided a timeline for resolution.
Users have expressed frustration online. One user noted, “Cannot go to my cart on eBay, nor see seller’s description of items in listings.” Another added, “There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time.” Many hope for compensation once services are restored.
Yet the exact cause of the outage remains unclear. No official statements have confirmed further details about the nature of the attack or its impact on eBay’s infrastructure.
