The culprit? A faulty update from a third-party security software, CrowdStrike. This update wreaked havoc on Windows systems, causing widespread disruptions.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the perils of relying on a single tech giant for critical services. When Microsoft sneezes, the whole world catches a digital cold.
Like a house of cards, a centralized system is vulnerable if one element crumbles. In this case, a faulty update from a single vendor brought Microsoft (and a large chunk of the digital world) to its knees.
Here's where the open-source movement shines. Operating systems like Linux offer a breath of fresh air. Open-source software is built on transparency and collaboration.
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