EPISODE · Jul 19, 2024 · 3 MIN
CrowdStrike Windows Update Worldwide Outages
from Tech Brewed · host Greg Doig
Send us Fan MailRecently, CrowdStrike, a leading cyber security firm, experienced an issue that is affecting businesses globally. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means for those affected. On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike identified a defect in a single content update for its Falcon sensor software, which is used on Windows hosts. This defect caused widespread disruption, including the infamous blue screen of death, abbreviated BSOD, unaffected Windows machines. The issue was confined to Windows hosts. MAC and Linux systems were not affected. Major sectors including airlines, banks and stock exchanges, and media outlets experienced significant disruptions. This was not a security breach or cyber attack according to CrowdStrike.Support the showSubscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com
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Send us Fan Mail Recently, CrowdStrike, a leading cyber security firm, experienced an issue that is affecting businesses globally. Here's a breakdown of what happened and what it means for those affected. On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike identified a defect in a single content update for its Falcon sensor software, which is used on Windows hosts. This defect caused widespread disruption, including the infamous blue screen of death, abbreviated BSOD, unaffected Windows machines. The issue was con...
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