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9mo ago

Global IT Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, and Essential Services

Millions affected as flawed software update wreaks havoc on critical systems worldwide

People wait in line at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on July 20, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
A passenger waits in the check-in area of Gatwick Airport as some flights are cancelled or delayed, in Horley, south of London on July 20, 2024.
Flight delays are visible on the departure sign at the United ticketing counter as some flights remained affected due to Microsoft's global outage at Tampa International Airport on Friday.
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Overview

  • Airlines face extensive delays and cancellations, with thousands of flights disrupted.
  • CrowdStrike's antivirus update caused widespread system crashes, impacting 8.5 million devices.
  • Banks, healthcare services, and media companies among those severely affected.
  • Manual rebooting required for many systems, prolonging recovery efforts.
  • Authorities warn of increased phishing scams exploiting the chaos.