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CrowdStrike IT outage: How and why it happened

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A widespread IT outage, caused by a software update from CrowdStrike, a prominent cyber security firm, has left computers across the globe nonfunctional, impacting various sectors including healthcare, transportation, business, and media. The bug in the software update affected Microsoft Windows computers, leading to severe disruptions in essential services. According to CrowdStrike chief executive George Kurtz, the company deeply regrets the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience caused to numerous users worldwide. The outage has highlighted the vulnerability of systems to unexpected software glitches, emphasizing the importance of r...... Read Full article on HadNews

Worldwide Impact: Airlines, Banks, and Hospitals Affected by CrowdStrike Outage Due to Faulty Microsoft Update

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A widespread IT outage caused chaos on Friday as airlines, banks, hospitals, and media outlets were impacted by a faulty Microsoft update, leading to grounded flights, offline banking systems, and disrupted digital services worldwide. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed that the outage was not the result of a cyberattack, but rather a technical issue caused by a flawed update deployed to computers running Microsoft Windows. The company reassured that a fix was in progress to address the issue. Businesses around the world were left scrambling as their digital services went dark, highlighting the interconnected nature of our reliance on s...... Read Full article on HadNews