Microsoft IT outage ongoing: Recovery from CloudStrike failure may take weeks, leading to more flight delays.

A botched software update from Microsoft has caused worldwide disruptions, affecting airlines, hospitals, banks, and supermarkets. IT experts warn that it could take weeks for global systems to fully recover. The Australian Signals Directorate has issued warnings about hackers sending out fake software fixes. Flight cancellations and delays have affected thousands of passengers, with over 1,500 flights cancelled worldwide. The NHS reported that systems are slowly coming back online but will continue to run slower than usual. GPs and pharmacies anticipate continued disruptions over the weekend. Stranded airline passengers are encouraged to seek alternative travel options. Indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club had to reschedule a festival performance due to the outage. Despite the chaos, the IT systems of UK airports and train operators are reportedly back to normal. However, some delays and cancellations are expected. Travelers have been warned to anticipate continued disruption as systems are restored. In the aftermath of the outage, there are concerns about potential cyberattacks, with various warnings issued by cybersecurity authorities. CrowdStrike warns of a malicious campaign targeting Latin America-based customers. The UK National Cyber Security Centre has also warned about an increase in phishing attacks.

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