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23 Aug

Microsoft will host a security conference after the CrowdStrike shutdown

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it will host a special conference in September to discuss the lessons and security measures the industry can take away from the CrowdStrike . The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit is scheduled for September 10 at Microsoft’s Redmond, WA headquarters.The event will feature representatives from Microsoft, CrowdStrike and other cyber and computer security companies. The participants will explore changes in industry practices and the use of applications that can prevent future computer shutdowns. anonymously says one of the talking points of the conference will address the use of applications that rely more on Windows’ user mode instead of kernel mode.…

06 Aug

CrowdStrike says Delta’s woes aren’t its fault after massive IT outage

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CrowdStrike has taken a lot of flak over the that brought much of the planet's computer systems to a halt last month. One thing that the company isn't for though is .Delta CEO Ed Bastian the company had "no choice" but to seek damages. The airline canceled more than 5,000 flights and said it was looking at a cost of over $500 million in lost revenue and compensation to passengers.New: CrowdStrike accuses Delta of creating a “misleading narrative that CrowdStrike is responsible for Delta’s IT decisions and response to the outage.” Letter from CrowdStrike’s outside counsel: pic.twitter.com/OMD3iY6U9M— David Slotnick (@David_Slotnick)…

25 Jul

Why Businesses Rely on CrowdStrike for Cybersecurity

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In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of our interconnected world. With the vast amount of data being transmitted every second, securing this information is paramount. Among the many cybersecurity companies, CrowdStrike has emerged as a leader in providing robust security solutions. But why is the internet not secure without CrowdStrike? To understand this, we must delve into the unique aspects of CrowdStrike’s offerings and their impact on internet security, as well as the importance of the companies that rely on CrowdStrike for their cybersecurity needs. What is CrowdStrike? CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology company founded in 2011…

24 Jul

CrowdStrike blames bug that caused worldwide outage on faulty testing software

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CrowdStrike has blamed faulty testing software for a buggy update that crashed 8.5 million Windows machines around the world, it wrote in an post incident review (PIR). "Due to a bug in the Content Validator, one of the two [updates] passed validation despite containing problematic data," the company said. It promised a series of new measures to avoid a repeat of the problem.The massive BSOD (blue screen of death) outage impacted multiple companies worldwide including airlines, broadcasters, the London Stock Exchange and many others. The problem forced Windows machines into a boot loop, with technicians requiring local access to machines…

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…

21 Jul

Outage caused by CrowdStrike’s disastrous update affected 8.5 million devices

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The global outage caused by a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike on Friday affected some 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft said in a blog post. The update triggered a blue screen of death, bringing systems used by hospitals, airlines, banks and other major services temporarily to a standstill. Only machines running Windows were affected.While the issue was mostly resolved by Friday afternoon, Microsoft and CrowdStrike are still dealing with the fallout. In the blog post on Saturday, Microsoft’s VP of Enterprise and OS Security, David Weston, wrote that the company is working with CrowdStrike to “develop a scalable solution…

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…