Worldwide Tech Failure: Travel, Finance, Media Affected

IT outage wreaks havoc on travel, finance, media worldwide...

Global cyber outage disrupts banking and airline operations, Microsoft and CrowdStrike investigating.

A widespread cyber outage affecting global IT systems has caused disruptions to banking and airline operations. The outage has impacted airlines in multiple countries, including Singapore, the United States, and Australia, leading to flight delays and cancellations.

The IT disruption began early on Friday, July 19, and its impact is still being felt. Microsoft, a leading technology company, has acknowledged the issue, stating that it is investigating a problem with its 365 apps and operating systems. The company is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible to minimize the impact on its customers.

Experts on social media have pointed to a recent update to CrowdStrike's security software as the likely cause of the widespread outage. According to their analysis, the update caused compatibility issues with Windows software, leading to the disruptions experienced by banks and airlines.

CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm, confirmed on Friday that it was investigating reports of crashes on Microsoft's Windows operating system, related to its Falcon sensor. The company acknowledged the issues, which align with the timing of the global IT outage, and is likely working to resolve the problem and prevent future occurrences.