Why Did CrowdStrike Update Only Hit Windows? Blame the EU, Microsoft Says
Microsoft linked the CrowdStrike update problem on 8.5 million Windows devices to a 2009 EU agreement. The incident, caused by a Falcon content update defect, disrupted industries but was not a cyberattack.
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Microsoft attributed the recent CrowdStrike update issue that affected 8.5 million Windows-based machines to a 2009 agreement between the European Commission and Microsoft. This agreement mandated that Microsoft grant security software the same level of access to Windows as Microsoft itself. The incident, caused by a defect in a Falcon content update for Windows hosts, led to widespread disruptions across various industries, including airlines and emergency services. Microsoft's Chief Communications Officer, Frank X. Shaw, clarified that the problem was not related to Microsoft's security challenges but rather a third-party software issue. Despite the significant impact on systems like Delta Airlines, Microsoft emphasized that the incident was not a cyberattack. The access granted to security software vendors, while beneficial for product development, can also lead to widespread issues like the one experienced with the faulty update.
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