A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused major disruptions, impacting about 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide, Microsoft reported in a blog post on Saturday.
The update, intended to improve security, unexpectedly led to widespread problems affecting various industries. It caused flight cancellations, broadcast interruptions, and prevented access to essential services like healthcare and banking.
CrowdStrike, along with Microsoft and other cloud providers like Amazon and Google, worked urgently to fix the issues. However, the fallout continued to affect operations, with Delta Air Lines alone cancelling over 600 flights by Saturday morning.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of interconnected digital systems and the significant impact even small software issues can have globally. Efforts are ongoing to restore full functionality and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Stay updated as the situation unfolds.
