CrowdStrike Update Triggers Global IT Outage, Affects Millions of Windows Users

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:39am on 19 Jul 2024,Friday Tech Today

A software update to CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor has triggered a worldwide IT outage, affecting millions of Windows users. The update has caused the Blue Screen of Death error, leading to system crashes and restarts. Microsoft has confirmed the issue, stating it's related to the CrowdStrike update. The outage has impacted various industries, including airlines, banks, and government offices. The issue is currently under investigation, and a fix is being developed. This outage highlights the potential consequences of software updates on critical systems.

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