Massive Microsoft Windows Outage Bricks PCs, Halts Flights Worldwide
Cybersecurity Update at Fault for Crash
An outage that crippled businesses around the world turned many PCs into paperweights and grounded flights on Tuesday. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike was fingered for the problems. Microsoft said it was aware of the issue affecting Windows programs running cybersecurity technology from CrowdStrike but was slow to offer a solution.
Software Bug Blamed
According to CrowdStrike, the outage was the result of a defect in a software update released earlier today. The update was intended to patch a critical security vulnerability, but it had the unintended consequence of causing systems to crash. CrowdStrike has since released a hotfix to resolve the issue, but many businesses are still struggling to recover from the outage.
Widespread Impact
The outage has had a widespread impact, affecting banks, airports, TV stations, hotels, and countless other businesses. Banks were forced to close branches and limit online banking, while airports canceled flights and delayed departures. Hospitals were forced to resort to pen and paper for patient records, and businesses were unable to access critical data and software.
Who Was Affected?
Not everyone was affected by the outage. Windows PCs running CrowdStrike cybersecurity software were the most vulnerable. Individuals and businesses that did not have CrowdStrike software installed were not affected by the outage.
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