Worldwide BSOD outage caused by Crowdstrike
A widespread IT outage affects Australian institutions and global companies due to a software issue with Crowdstrike. Major sectors experience disruptions, with ongoing efforts to resolve the outages.
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A widespread IT outage has impacted major institutions in Australia and globally, including Australian banks, airlines, and media outlets. The outage is not believed to be linked to a cyber security incident. Crowdsourced reports indicate outages for companies like Foxtel, National Australia Bank, and Bendigo Bank. The outage is attributed to a software issue involving Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity vendor, which released a faulty update causing system failures. Microsoft has also reported a significant outage affecting its cloud services. Various sectors such as universities, law firms, supermarkets, and fuel stations have been affected, leading to disruptions in operations and services. Emergency services in some states remain operational, while airlines like Virgin Australia and airports like Melbourne Airport are experiencing delays and check-in system issues. The situation is rapidly evolving, with ongoing efforts to identify and resolve the root cause of the outages. Airlines, businesses, and individuals are advised to monitor updates as the situation progresses.
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