Global Tech Meltdown: CrowdStrike Update Sparks Massive Windows BSOD Outage
A faulty update from CrowdStrike triggered a global Microsoft Windows BSOD outage, grounding airlines and disrupting businesses. IT managers worldwide are scrambling to fix the issue, likening it to Thanos snapping his fingers.
Hot Take:
Who knew that a little blue screen could cause so much red tape? Between grounded flights and global IT chaos, this Windows update crash is making Y2K look like a minor glitch. Maybe it’s time for an OS vacation?
Key Points:
- A faulty CrowdStrike update caused a widespread Windows BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) outbreak.
- Airlines like Delta and Frontier, along with UK broadcaster Sky and the London Stock Exchange, were affected.
- The issue has been rolled back, but many machines are still stuck in an unrecoverable boot loop.
- CrowdStrike provided a workaround, involving booting into Safe Mode and deleting a specific driver.
- Microsoft also experienced a separate outage with its Azure services and Microsoft 365 app suite.
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