IT Outage Disrupts Global Operations
CrowdStrike CEO Addresses Faulty Update
Thousands of Systems Affected
A massive IT outage on Friday, July 19, stemming from a faulty update pushed by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, disrupted operations worldwide, affecting airports, banks, and other businesses.
The outage, described as the largest in history, grounded flights, halted trading, and disrupted healthcare systems, causing widespread inconvenience and economic losses.
In a statement released Friday evening, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz acknowledged the outage, expressing regret and assuring customers that the company is working around the clock to resolve the issue.
The incident underscores the critical role of cybersecurity in modern business operations and the potential consequences of software malfunctions. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
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