Microsoft Reveals CrowdStrike Outage Impacted Millions More Windows Devices Than Reported
Microsoft revealed that the CrowdStrike outage impacted many more Windows devices than initially reported. While the initial figure was 8.5 million, the actual number is vastly higher. Turns out, the error in CrowdStrike’s software update didn’t just throw a wrench in the works; it threw the whole toolbox.
Hot Take:
Looks like the only thing CrowdStrike didn’t strike was the “Undo” button! Microsoft just revealed that the software update snafu affected way more Windows PCs than initially reported. Who knew a cybersecurity update could cause such… insecurity?
Key Points:
- CrowdStrike’s software update error led to a worldwide computer outage.
- Microsoft initially reported 8.5 million affected Windows machines but now claims it’s a “subset.”
- The real number of affected devices is likely millions more, though unreported due to optional crash reports.
- Microsoft is re-evaluating the need for kernel-level drivers in cybersecurity software.
- 97% of the affected devices are back online, according to CrowdStrike.
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