Overview

• CrowdStrike's software update on July 19 caused a global IT outage, impacting 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices.
• The outage led to widespread disruption, grounding flights, halting bank operations, and delaying medical procedures.
• Adam Meyers, a senior executive at CrowdStrike, testified before a U.S. House subcommittee, apologizing and detailing steps to prevent future incidents.
• The company faces numerous lawsuits, including a $500 million claim from Delta Air Lines for flight cancellations.
• CrowdStrike has implemented new safety measures, including phased rollouts of updates and improved content validation processes.