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So, how’s CrowdStrike doing?

CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm at the center of a huge global IT outage in July, has revealed some of the impact that the incident has had on its business......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsAug 29th, 2024

In the middle of the meltdown: One thing CrowdStrike and Microsoft can’t fix

Not being able to blame the airline just makes delays that much more frustrating. Here's what it was like in the midst of Delta's CrowdStrike/Windows meltdown at the country's busiest airport......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool

When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

CrowdStrike aftermath: Microsoft claims it cannot legally implement the same protections as Apple

The CrowdStrike aftermath is seeing IT teams around the world struggle to restore the 8.5 million Windows PCs taken out by the bug. The mess included thousands of flights cancelled, health centers unable to make appointments, retailer payment termina.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft releases tool to speed up recovery of systems borked by CrowdStrike update

By now, most people are aware of – or have been personally affected by – the largest IT outage the world have ever witnessed, courtesy of a defective update for Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors that threw Windows hosts into a blue-screen-of-dea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Microsoft blames European Commission for global CrowdStrike catastrophe

The worldwide outage of Windows PCs was because of European Commission demands, says Microsoft, and we should get used to it.A typical "Blue Screen of Death" as seen by millions of people worldwide after the CrowdStrike updateThe outage that closed a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Week in review: CrowdStrike update causes widespread IT outage, critical Splunk Enterprise flaw

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 21st, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike sensor configuration update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 20th, 2024

Global cyber event affects dealership groups, suppliers

A technology stoppage, which crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide, stemmed from trouble with a software update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Holdings Inc......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

What is CrowdStrike? How the worst tech outage of all time really happened

Who's the cybersecurity technology company behind the largest tech outage in history? Here is everything you need to know about the company......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Update: Worldwide IT outage due to buggy Crowdstrike update

The world is 16+ hours into what looks like the biggest IT outage in history, triggered by a defective update for Crowdstrike endpoint security software for Windows machines. The price of both Crowdstrike’s and Microsoft’s shares has tumb.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

CrowdStrike fixes start at “reboot up to 15 times” and get more complex from there

Admins can also restore backups or manually delete CrowdStrike's buggy driver. Enlarge (credit: hdaniel) Airlines, payment processors, 911 call centers, TV networks, and other businesses have been scrambling this mornin.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems

The sheer scale of the global IT outage caused by a faulty software update has left many wondering how one update to one company’s security software could have such massive impact. Ironically, the effect of the CrowdStrike flaw has been almost i.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Major outages at CrowdStrike, Microsoft leave the world with BSODs and confusion

Nobody's sure who's at fault for each outage: Microsoft, CrowdStrike, or both. Enlarge / A passenger sits on the floor as long queues form at the check-in counters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, on July 19, 2024 in Manila.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Global IT outage takes down airlines, banks, 911 services, more; CrowdStrike to blame

A huge mistake by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused a global IT outage on a massive scale, with airlines, banks, health services, and more affected – including some 911 centers. United, Delta, and American Airlines are among the airli.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Global chaos erupts as Windows security update goes bad

The vast majority of corporate IT worldwide is struggling on Friday morning, with things as mundane as point-of-purchase, and as complex as flight management not working because of a bad Windows security patch by security firm CrowdStrike.An unknown.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide

Houndreds of housands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been made inoperable by a faulty update of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors, and the outage affected transport, broadcast, financial, retail and other organizations.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Sublime Security secures $20 million to strengthen cloud email security and visibility

Sublime Security has raised $20 million in Series A funding, led by Index Ventures with participation from previous investors Decibel Partners and Slow Ventures. Cybersecurity visionary and Crowdstrike Co-founder & former CTO Dmitri Alperovitch is al.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

CrushFTP zero-day exploited by attackers, upgrade immediately! (CVE-2024-4040)

A vulnerability (CVE-2024-4040) in enterprise file transfer solution CrushFTP is being exploited by attackers in a targeted fashion, according to Crowdstrike. The vulnerability allows attackers to escape their virtual file system and download system.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Attack velocity surges with average breakout time down to only 62 minutes

The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate, according to CrowdStrike. Adversaries increasingly exploit stolen credentials The speed of cyberattacks continues to accelerate at an alarming rate. The report indicates that the.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2023

Infosecurity Europe is taking place at ExCeL London from 20-22 June 2023 and Help Net Security is on site. Here’s a closer look at the conference featuring: Island, Crowdstrike, Panorays, ManageEngine, Mazebolt, Cobalt, Intruder, TikTok, and Ce.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 20th, 2023