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Crowdstrike's success means so many of the world's company's rely on them. The massive outage is causing everything from global economies to major airlines to media and major communications to come to a complete standstill. With so many national security implications, it's hard to believe this was caused by an update Crowdstrike rolled out. If this is the consequence of a disastrous update, I'd hate to see just how long and how deeply targeted attacks from sophisticated Nation States would affect seemingly every aspect of normal life aa we know it. #Crowdstrike #majoroutage #cybersecurity #Falcon #nationalsecurity #lifeasweknowit #standstill #updategoneterriblywrong https://lnkd.in/gb-z7yns

We are grateful that our clients each did an amazing job mobilizing and restoring service to all their services, users, patients, and clients, but for those who are still in a fog about what happened, here is a pretty good article from CIO Online that goes into a fair amount of detail. We all know incidents like the CrowdStrike-initiated computer system outage on July 19 that disrupted systems around the world in healthcare, financial institutions, and more are part of the gig, but it’s how we all respond as a community and as technology teams that truly makes the difference. Let us know what you think. https://lnkd.in/ePz6Syvu #BusinessContinuity #DisasterRecovery #EndpointProtection #Cybersecurity #Healthcare #HCIT #Finance #FinancialServices

The recent CrowdStrike update that crippled millions of Windows machines highlights the interconnectedness and fragility of our digital world. Here's a quick breakdown: 1. 8.5 million devices impacted: The outage hit critical infrastructure in airlines, banks, and hospitals. 2. Recovery taking weeks: Businesses are still struggling to get back online, highlighting the need for effective incident response plans. 3. Beware of malware disguised as a fix: Cybercriminals capitalized on the chaos, posing as CrowdStrike to distribute malware. At NetSecurity, we help businesses build resilient security postures that can withstand complex threats. To ensure that your organization is safe from the issues caused by the outage, download our free Forensics tool: https://lnkd.in/e9sGbT4z #CrowdStrikeOutage #NetSecurity #ThreatResponder #cybersecurity

In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, the importance of process and quality control cannot be overstated. The recent Windows outage, as highlighted in this Wired article, underscores the critical need for rigorous processes and robust quality control measures. The incident not only disrupted services globally but also emphasized how a single oversight can have far-reaching consequences. As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of technology, it is paramount that we maintain a steadfast commitment to quality control at every stage of development and deployment. Ensuring stringent processes are in place helps mitigate risks and safeguard against unforeseen issues, ultimately protecting our clients and maintaining trust in our systems. At USX Cyber, we prioritize these principles, continually refining our methodologies to deliver resilient and reliable solutions. #ProcessImprovement #QualityControl #ITSecurity #USXCyber https://lnkd.in/g7nrepMS

Just when we thought the incident bringing down auto dealers was an isolated one, the recent worldwide IT outage, apparently triggered by a software update initiated by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, reminds us how inter-connected and inter-dependent the world of business has become. For folks like us working in the security space, it is an ever-evolving design canvas for incident response plans! #crowdstrike #microsoft #identitymanagement #outage https://lnkd.in/esVxEXTT

The faulty update from CrowdStrike today caused widespread disruptions, displaying the dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death' and preventing PCs from booting up. "This is similar to a supply chain attack. If an attacker had backdoored such an update to open systems to attacks or to encrypt them, the exact same systems would have been impacted. This is why supply chain attacks and defence has been increasingly important." - Martin Jartelius, Chief Security Officer at Outpost24. Although Outpost24 is unimpacted by this incident, our team is dedicated to helping customers with detection. It’s a long weekend for IT security teams and we have their backs. “This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of the robustness of our security and availability, which hinge on the reliability of our service providers,” said Martin. For more information on the outage, read here: https://gag.gl/WRcbQT #cybersecurity #crowdstrike

Organizations worldwide are facing major disruptions due to a faulty update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), which has caused numerous Windows systems to experience the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). This issue, traced back to a recent Falcon sensor update, has rendered many devices inoperable. CrowdStrike's CEO, George Kurtz, assured users that this is not a cyberattack and that the defect has been isolated and fixed. However, the impact remains significant, affecting major airports, banks, media outlets, and hospitals. American Airlines reported flight delays due to the issue, and Google Cloud noted that some Windows VMs using CrowdStrike’s csagent.sys were crashing. Cybersecurity expert Kevin Beaumont highlighted the magnitude of the incident, calling it potentially the most impactful global IT outage ever. In response, CrowdStrike’s stock has dropped roughly 20% in pre-market trading as the company scrambles to revert the problematic update and restore systems. https://lnkd.in/eDDfiJM8 #crowdStrike #cybersecurity #infosec #databreach #ransomware #cybercrime

The faulty update from CrowdStrike today caused widespread disruptions, displaying the dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death' and preventing PCs from booting up. "This is similar to a supply chain attack. If an attacker had backdoored such an update to open systems to attacks or to encrypt them, the exact same systems would have been impacted. This is why supply chain attacks and defence has been increasingly important." - Martin Jartelius, Chief Security Officer at Outpost24. Although Outpost24 is unimpacted by this incident, our team is dedicated to helping customers with detection. It’s a long weekend for IT security teams and we have their backs. “This incident serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of the robustness of our security and availability, which hinge on the reliability of our service providers,” said Martin. For more information on the outage, read here: https://lnkd.in/eCubVD47 #cybersecurity #crowdstrike

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The US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee has called on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify about a recent massive global outage, the Washington Post reported on Monday. This request comes in the wake of an event that disrupted essential services worldwide... #techREG #cybersecurity #digitaleconomy #digitalworld #outage #digitalservices