Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- CrowdStrike confirms widespread outages not caused by cyberattack
- Major disruptions impacted companies like IndiGo, Zurich, Berlin airports, NHS practices, Sky News, and South Africa banks
Article Summary:
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, clarified that the global disruptions experienced by companies were not a result of a security incident or cyberattack. The CEO, George Kurtz, stated that the issue stemmed from a defect in a single content update for Windows hosts and that a fix had been deployed.
The widespread outage affected various industries and services worldwide, including airlines, banks, media outlets, and hospitals. Microsoft’s 365 apps and services were gradually restored, but disruptions continued. Major disruptions were reported at airports in the US, UK, Europe, and India, leading to delays and manual processes for check-ins.
In Australia, banks and airlines experienced outages, while in the UK, airlines, railways, and television stations were disrupted. News outlets faced technical difficulties, and South Africa banks reported service disruptions. New Zealand’s post offices and hospitals were also affected.
Overall, the outage had a significant impact on global businesses and public services, causing inconvenience and delays. While efforts were made to address the issues and restore service, the cause of the outage was not immediately explained, highlighting the vulnerability of interconnected digital systems.
