Businesses and airlines rush to overcome global IT outage that hinders operations worldwide

Companies around the world are working to recover from a global IT outage that disrupted major industries, including airports, businesses, and broadcasters. The issue was caused by a logic error triggered by a sensor configuration update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform. This led to “Blue Screens of Death” on Microsoft computers, affecting 8.5 million devices globally. Major U.S. airlines had to ground flights, resulting in over 1,600 cancellations, with long lines and delays at airports worldwide. Some hospitals had to cancel surgeries and appointments, impacting patient care. Courts in Massachusetts and New York, as well as banks in Australia and New Zealand, experienced disruptions. The London Stock Exchange faced service interruptions, but trading continued. Starbucks had issues with its mobile payment features, which were later resolved. Sen. Eric Schmitt requested a briefing on the IT issue from the Defense Department. The department confirmed awareness of the situation and stated that they are monitoring their networks for potential impacts. Despite the widespread effects of the outage, efforts are being made to address and recover from this significant disruption in information technology systems globally.

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