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**Microsoft Outage Causes Global Chaos: CrowdStrike CEO Addresses Disruption**
The recent update to CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor has caused widespread disruptions, leaving numerous PCs stuck at the recovery screen. The impact has been felt across airports, companies, banks, and government offices worldwide. CrowdStrike’s President and CEO, George Kurtz, addressed the situation by reassuring customers that a fix has been deployed and that it is not a cyberattack.
In a statement, Kurtz stated, “CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated, and a fix has been deployed.”
The outage has led to the cancellation of 23 flights at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, affecting routes to cities like Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. Passengers are advised to contact airlines for updates.
Despite the chaos caused by the outage, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) network remains unaffected, as confirmed by Union IT Minister Aswini Vaishnaw. Users are encouraged to check the CrowdStrike portal for the latest updates and instructions.
While the disruption has impacted various sectors, including airlines, banks, and the London Stock Exchange, CrowdStrike shares have fallen over 12%. Major banks, media outlets, and airlines in several US states have reported disruptions, with even emergency services like 911 facing interruptions.
As the situation unfolds, passengers at airports around the world are experiencing manual check-in processes due to the IT outage. From Mumbai to Melbourne, airlines like IndiGo, Akasa, and SpiceJet are dealing with downed check-in systems and service disruptions.
In the midst of the chaos, there have been lighthearted moments, with a meme fest on social media platforms like X capturing the public’s reaction to the global outage.
The fallout from the Microsoft outage continues to ripple across industries, with companies and passengers alike grappling with the unexpected disruptions. As stakeholders work to resolve the issue, the impact of the outage serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected nature of our digital world.