CrowdStrike Microsoft Global Outage Impacts Businesses Worldwide
Update from CrowdStrike
On July 19th, 2024, CrowdStrike released an update that caused a global outage of Microsoft computer systems, leaving users unable to access their accounts, files, or applications. The outage began in the early hours of the morning and lasted for several hours, affecting businesses and individuals worldwide.
Root Cause of Outage
Preliminary investigations indicate that the outage was triggered by a faulty software update pushed out by CrowdStrike. The update was designed to patch a security vulnerability but instead caused a system-wide crash. CrowdStrike has since released a fix for the update, and systems are gradually being restored.
Impact on Businesses
The outage has had a significant impact on businesses that rely on Microsoft software and services. Many businesses have reported lost productivity, disrupted operations, and financial losses as a result of the outage. Some businesses have been forced to close temporarily while they wait for their systems to be restored.
Reaction from CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has apologized for the outage and has promised to investigate the incident thoroughly. The company has also pledged to provide compensation to affected customers. CrowdStrike is urging users to update their software as soon as possible to avoid any further disruptions.
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