In the early hours of Friday, companies in Australia running Microsoft's Windows operating system started reporting devices showing Blue Screens of Death (BSODs). Reports of disruptions flooded in from the UK, the Netherlands, and the US.
The incident is believed to be linked to a software update from cybersecurity giant Crowdstrike. It is not suspected to be a cyberattack. Crowdstrike engineers acknowledged the BSOD reports and are working on a fix.
The outage is impacting devices running Windows, with unclear details on the extent and resolution timeline. Potential financial losses for affected organizations could be 'millions,' with operations on hold due to the disruptions.
"It reminds us about our dependence on IT and software," says Lukasz Olejnik, highlighting the critical role technology plays. The Crowdstrike update is associated with its Falcon Sensor product designed for system security.
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