CrowdStrike outage disrupts travel and business worldwide after faulty update
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A faulty update to security software by CrowdStrike caused a global computer system outage, leading to disruptions in travel, medical care, and businesses. The update was identified and fixed by CrowdStrike, but the effects had already spread worldwide. The outage highlighted the vulnerability of computer systems that support the global economy. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz apologized for the outage and assured customers that systems would be fully recovered, although some systems may take longer to recover. The incident revealed the fragility of the online world and the need for companies to prioritize resiliency over efficiency. CrowdStrike's software is widely used by businesses to defend against hackers, and the outage affected computers running Microsoft's Windows operating system. Airlines, hospitals, and government agencies were among the industries impacted by the outage. Microsoft is working with CrowdStrike and Windows users to bring systems back online safely. Thousands of flights were canceled, hospitals postponed procedures, and self-checkout terminals displayed errors. The effects of the outage were random, depending on which companies used the defective system. The incident prompted a review of CrowdStrike's internal practices and raised concerns about the interconnectedness and vulnerability of digital systems.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/07/19/windows-outage-crowdstrike-cancellations-computer/
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