Global IT Outage Causes Worldwide Chaos
A global IT outage on Friday caused major disruptions worldwide due to a faulty software update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The outage is most likely to be resolved by Saturday. However, some areas might still be experiencing lingering effects.
A recent software update has led to a global IT outage, affecting services globally. The disruption has resulted in over 5,000 flight cancellations, healthcare delays, and potential payroll issues. Here’s a breakdown of what happened and its impacts.
What Happened?
An update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused major system errors, leading to what’s being called one of the worst IT outages ever. While it wasn’t a cyberattack, the update triggered “blue screens of death” and endless loops on affected systems.
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