A global outage caused by a software update failure from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has disrupted major airlines, transit systems, and other industries worldwide. The CEO of CrowdStrike has confirmed that the outage was not due to a cyberattack, but rather a defect in the update.
The outage has grounded flights, affected hospitals, knocked media off air, and disrupted trading, banking, and emergency services. Travelers are particularly vulnerable to scams and phishing attempts exploiting the chaos.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Cyber Security Center have issued warnings about scammers attempting to steal personal data and money. The incident has triggered a push for technological self-reliance in China, with Chinese cybersecurity firms promoting their own products.
Experts emphasize the need for resilience as individuals and organizations struggle to recover from what is being called the 'largest outage in history.' Airlines are working to resume normal operations, but higher cancellation rates are expected in the near term.
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