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Mail Online
1 week ago
Information security

Social security is DOWN nationwide

Social Security services are down due to an IT hardware issue affecting 64 million users. General inquiries are still being handled by phone. [ more ]
#crowdstrike
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

CrowdStrike exec will testify to Congress about July's global IT meltdown

CrowdStrike's senior VP will testify about the IT outage on September 24th, shedding light on what caused the disruption and future preventive measures. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

CrowdStrike exec to testify in September on last month's global IT outage

A global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update impacted 8.5 million Windows computers and prompted federal investigation. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster

Microsoft is enhancing Windows security measures following a major outage caused by a third-party software update.
The company is convening a summit with cybersecurity experts to address these challenges. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Information security

'Blackswans' take flight: the legal ramifications of the CrowdStrike incident | Computer Weekly

Publicly acknowledging a significant failure can mitigate reputational damage, as demonstrated by CrowdStrike's president at the Pwnie Awards. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft says Delta ignored Satya Nadella's offer of CrowdStrike help

Microsoft responds to Delta Air Lines' criticism following IT outage, stating they offered free help multiple times which Delta refused. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz revealed over 97% of systems are back online after a faulty update caused a global IT outage. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

CrowdStrike exec will testify to Congress about July's global IT meltdown

CrowdStrike's senior VP will testify about the IT outage on September 24th, shedding light on what caused the disruption and future preventive measures. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Information security

CrowdStrike exec to testify in September on last month's global IT outage

A global IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update impacted 8.5 million Windows computers and prompted federal investigation. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster

Microsoft is enhancing Windows security measures following a major outage caused by a third-party software update.
The company is convening a summit with cybersecurity experts to address these challenges. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Information security

'Blackswans' take flight: the legal ramifications of the CrowdStrike incident | Computer Weekly

Publicly acknowledging a significant failure can mitigate reputational damage, as demonstrated by CrowdStrike's president at the Pwnie Awards. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Tech industry

Microsoft says Delta ignored Satya Nadella's offer of CrowdStrike help

Microsoft responds to Delta Air Lines' criticism following IT outage, stating they offered free help multiple times which Delta refused. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

CrowdStrike boss says 97% of crashed systems fixed

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz revealed over 97% of systems are back online after a faulty update caused a global IT outage. [ more ]
morecrowdstrike
The Verge
1 month ago
Information security

CrowdStrike accepted a 'Most Epic Fail' award at Def Con hacking conference

Accepting responsibility is key when mistakes happen, even at a prestigious event like the Las Vegas Def Con hacking conference. [ more ]
Fortune Education
1 month ago
DevOps

The sky's the limit: cloud architect jobs have average salaries over $100k-in all 50 states

Cloud architects are in high demand due to increasing reliance on cloud technology for various sectors. [ more ]
#cybersecurity
Greenmedinfo
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Digital Dystopia: Lessons from the Global IT Outage on the Perils of Cashless Living

The global IT outage highlighted the fragility of a fully cashless society, emphasizing the essential role of cash in the economy. [ more ]
CIO
1 month ago
Information security

CrowdStrike failure: What you need to know

A flawed CrowdStrike Falcon update led to global server reboots causing significant disruptions. [ more ]
theconversation.com
1 month ago
Information security

Massive CrowdStrike Tech Outage Highlights Global Vulnerabilities

The global IT outage on July 19, 2024, highlighted the interdependence of organizational networks and cloud services, emphasizing the critical need for cybersecurity measures. [ more ]
Hackernoon
3 months ago
Information security

Stay Safe: Critical Information Your Employees Should Know Following the Crowdstrike IT Chaos | HackerNoon

Organizations facing IT outages must be wary of social engineering attacks exploiting vulnerabilities and chaos to steal information.
Understanding social engineering techniques like Pretexting and Baiting is crucial for strengthening cybersecurity measures and protecting against cybercriminals. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
Information security

Another global IT outage is 'inevitable', Irish security experts warn

The combination of few backups and heavy reliance on software testing can lead to major outages, as seen with the CrowdStrike incident. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Information security

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Cybersecurity agencies warn of opportunistic hacking attempts post-IT outage. [ more ]
Greenmedinfo
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Digital Dystopia: Lessons from the Global IT Outage on the Perils of Cashless Living

The global IT outage highlighted the fragility of a fully cashless society, emphasizing the essential role of cash in the economy. [ more ]
CIO
1 month ago
Information security

CrowdStrike failure: What you need to know

A flawed CrowdStrike Falcon update led to global server reboots causing significant disruptions. [ more ]
theconversation.com
1 month ago
Information security

Massive CrowdStrike Tech Outage Highlights Global Vulnerabilities

The global IT outage on July 19, 2024, highlighted the interdependence of organizational networks and cloud services, emphasizing the critical need for cybersecurity measures. [ more ]
Hackernoon
3 months ago
Information security

Stay Safe: Critical Information Your Employees Should Know Following the Crowdstrike IT Chaos | HackerNoon

Organizations facing IT outages must be wary of social engineering attacks exploiting vulnerabilities and chaos to steal information.
Understanding social engineering techniques like Pretexting and Baiting is crucial for strengthening cybersecurity measures and protecting against cybercriminals. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
Information security

Another global IT outage is 'inevitable', Irish security experts warn

The combination of few backups and heavy reliance on software testing can lead to major outages, as seen with the CrowdStrike incident. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Information security

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Cybersecurity agencies warn of opportunistic hacking attempts post-IT outage. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
Computerworld
1 month ago
Tech industry

Put not your trust in Windows - or CrowdStrike

Online searches for Microsoft alternatives like MacOS, Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux surged up to 290% globally during a Microsoft IT outage. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Europe news

Russia thanks Western sanctions for helping it avoid the CrowdStrike IT outage

Russia was unaffected by a recent IT outage due to import substitution and sanctions resilience. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
10 months ago
Privacy professionals

British Library's Halloween cyber scare was ransomware | Computer Weekly

The British Library has confirmed that it was hit by a ransomware attack at the end of October
The outage is still ongoing and is affecting its website, online systems, and services [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
OMG science

CrowdStrike chaos leads to grounded aircraft - and maybe an unusual weather effect | TechCrunch

IT outage caused by software update led to canceled flights, impacting aviation and climate briefly. [ more ]
#global-impact
Business Insider
1 month ago
Information security

Banks scramble to repair the damage caused by Crowdstrike IT outage

Major banks worldwide face IT outage from CrowdStrike update, impacting services like ATMs. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Information security

Australia: Cyber outage hits major companies DW 07/19/2024

Global mass IT outage impacts companies' operations worldwide. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Retailers and fast-food giants close stores and only take cash payments in wake of global IT outage

Retailers and fast-food chains globally facing operational limitations due to IT outage. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Information security

Banks scramble to repair the damage caused by Crowdstrike IT outage

Major banks worldwide face IT outage from CrowdStrike update, impacting services like ATMs. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Information security

Australia: Cyber outage hits major companies DW 07/19/2024

Global mass IT outage impacts companies' operations worldwide. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Retailers and fast-food giants close stores and only take cash payments in wake of global IT outage

Retailers and fast-food chains globally facing operational limitations due to IT outage. [ more ]
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www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

GPs in Barking & Dagenham left without access to appointment systems

GP practices in Barking and Dagenham affected by global IT outage, impacting services and patient records. [ more ]
#gp-surgeries
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

'Non-urgent' patients turned away from GP amid worldwide IT outage

IT outage affects GP surgeries worldwide, leading to limited service for non-urgent issues. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

GPs and pharmacies hit by global IT outage disrupting appointments and prescriptions

GP surgeries and pharmacies in England face IT outage impacting appointments and prescriptions. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

'Non-urgent' patients turned away from GP amid worldwide IT outage

IT outage affects GP surgeries worldwide, leading to limited service for non-urgent issues. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Medicine

GPs and pharmacies hit by global IT outage disrupting appointments and prescriptions

GP surgeries and pharmacies in England face IT outage impacting appointments and prescriptions. [ more ]
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Business Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Airlines, banks, and the London Stock Exchange are experiencing disruptions linked to massive Microsoft outage

Major IT outage affecting key sectors worldwide. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
Information security

Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks

A mass IT outage has affected Australian institutions with links to Microsoft PC operating systems. [ more ]
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