BSOD

21 Jul

Dubai Metro Affected by BSOD Windows Error!

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On July 19, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant global outage that affected a wide range of its services, causing major disruptions in various sectors. This event highlighted the critical dependence on cloud-based services and the necessity for robust IT infrastructure and contingency planning. What caused the issue? According to experts, the outages stem partly from a software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. This update caused unforeseen compatibility issues, leading to widespread connectivity problems across Microsoft’s services. Microsoft swiftly responded by rolling back the changes and closely monitoring the recovery process. However, the residual impact…

19 Jul

Faulty cybersecurity update takes out banks, airlines and other major companies worldwide

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A massive Microsoft Windows BSOD (blue screen of death) outage has impacted multiple companies worldwide including airlines, broadcasters and others. The problem was a caused by a faulty update from security giant CrowdStrike that forced PCs and servers into an unrecoverable boot loop. The change has since been rolled back, but many machines are still affected."We have widespread reports of BSODs on windows hosts, occurring on multiple sensor versions," CrowdStrike wrote in a pinned Reddit post. "[We have] identified a content deployment related to this issue and reverted those changes." The company went on to describe a workaround, which involves…