The global crash was triggered by a kernel driver update in CrowdStrike's Falcon software, causing system outages worldwide. Healthcare services were impeded, delaying patient communications and appointments. Emergency services, including 911, suffered from disrupted lines. TV stations like Sky News in the UK temporarily ceased live broadcasts. The issue demanded manual device recovery, which included system reboots, impacting businesses and public bodies. The scale of the event marked a significant setback in operational continuity, service provision, and public trust.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-update-windows/
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"linkid": "crowdstrike",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "7/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"