2024 CrowdStrike incident: The largest IT outage in history
A faulty update by CrowdStrike led to a global computer outage affecting airlines, banks, hospitals, and government services. Over 3,200 flights were canceled, emphasizing the need for strong cybersecurity.
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On July 19, 2024, a faulty update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, caused a global computer outage affecting various sectors like airlines, banks, hospitals, and government services. The error led to widespread disruptions, including flight delays, payment processing issues, and emergency service disruptions. CrowdStrike quickly identified and fixed the problem, but the impact persisted, leading to what has been described as the "largest IT outage in history." The incident was caused by a faulty driver update, not a cyberattack, affecting computers running Windows 10 and 11. CrowdStrike's CEO confirmed the issue and deployed a fix to address the problem. The outage had a significant global impact, with over 3,200 commercial flights canceled, affecting various business sectors worldwide. The incident also caused disruptions in air travel, financial services, and other industries, highlighting the widespread consequences of such technical failures. The outage underscored the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the potential vulnerabilities in interconnected digital systems.
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