CrowdStrike revealed the reason for the Windows malfunction, as reported by the company’s CEO George Kurtz on social media. According to him, the issue was identified in one of the security updates for Windows. He stated that the incident was not related to a cyber attack.
«The problem has been identified and isolated, a fix has been deployed. We are directing customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide comprehensive and continuous updates on our website,» Kurtz wrote.
The global outage that affected airports, banks, healthcare, and trade sectors occurred in the morning. It was caused by a problem in Windows operation, which resulted in computers running on this operating system to stop working.
According to the latest data, over a thousand flights worldwide have been canceled due to the malfunction. At some airports, flight schedules and boarding passes had to be filled out by hand due to issues with the reservation system.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs reported that Russia was not affected by the outage. However, some users experienced difficulties with money transfers through the «T-Bank» application. The cause of the error is unknown.
In light of this incident, it is crucial for companies and individuals to stay vigilant and ensure that their systems are regularly updated with the latest security patches to prevent such disruptions in the future. It is also important for users to have contingency plans in place in case of system failures to minimize the impact on their operations.
Cybersecurity experts emphasize the importance of proactive measures such as regular system maintenance, employee training on cybersecurity best practices, and implementing robust security protocols to protect against potential cyber threats. By staying informed and taking necessary precautions, businesses and individuals can better safeguard themselves against cyber incidents and minimize the risk of disruptions to their operations.
