Here Is What Led To The Recent Global IT Outage, Linked To CrowdStrike

• The recent global outage, linked to CrowdStrike’s software, disrupted various critical services running on Windows, including emergency services, banking, air travel, and broadcasting.

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz recently addressed the company’s downtime, assuring customers that it was not due to a security breach or cyberattack.

Instead, the issue stemmed from a faulty content update affecting Windows hosts, while Mac and Linux systems remained unaffected.

Kurtz clarified that the problem was identified and resolved, urging customers to stay updated via the support portal and official communication channels.

Today was not a security or cyber incident. Our customers remain fully protected.

We understand the gravity of the situation and are deeply sorry for the inconvenience and disruption. We are working with all impacted customers to ensure that systems are back up and they can…

— George Kurtz (@George_Kurtz) July 19, 2024

The global outage, linked to CrowdStrike’s software, disrupted various critical services running on Windows, including emergency services, banking, air travel, and broadcasting.

On July 18, Microsoft 365 reported issues preventing access to its apps and services, but by the next morning, it announced progress in restoring them. 

Meanwhile, the crypto community created new memecoins inspired by CrowdStrike and the infamous “Blue Screen of Death.”

Despite a 118% surge in CrowdStrike’s stock over the past year, shares dropped 15% in premarket trading following the incident. Rival cybersecurity firms saw a rise in their stock prices as investors anticipated a potential shift in business preferences.

Kurtz’s updates aimed to reassure customers and highlight the company’s efforts to fix the issue and prevent future occurrences.