Overview
Businesses and services worldwide are facing disruptions due to a global tech outage affecting Microsoft users. Airlines, hospitals, train networks, and TV stations are among the critical services impacted.
Cause of the Outage
A flawed update by CrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity firm, designed to protect users from hackers, caused a series of outages affecting information displays, login systems, and broadcasting networks globally. Microsoft acknowledged an issue with machines running “CrowdStrike Falcon.”
Affected Services
From airlines to banks to retailers, various sectors experienced disruptions. In different countries, airports faced flight delays and cancellations, hospitals had to cancel elective procedures, and retailers encountered payment processing issues. Even theme parks like Disneyland Paris were affected.
Resolution Efforts
CrowdStrike stated that the problem was not a security incident or cyberattack and that a fix had been deployed. Some services were gradually coming back online, with airlines and other businesses implementing alternative systems to resume operations.
Current Status
While some organizations quickly resolved the issues, others are still working on restoring full functionality. Microsoft provided guidance to users on resolving the problem, including suggestions to restore backup systems.
