CrowdStrike’s CEO announced the shutdown, confirming that there was no security breach
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz provided a critical update regarding the cybersecurity firm's latest outage, assuring customers that the incident was not a security breach or cyberattack.
According to a post on X's social platform, the delay was caused by a content update flaw that affected Windows hosts, while Mac and Linux hosts remained unaffected.
Windows defect explained
Kurtz said CrowdStrike is addressing the flaw in content updates for Windows hosts, clarifying that it is not a security issue or a cyberattack. He said the issue had been identified, isolated and fixed.
He urged customers to check the support portal for the latest updates and emphasized the importance of communicating with CrowdStrike representatives through official channels.
A global outage affected many systems running Microsoft Windows, causing significant disruption to critical services including emergency services, banking, air travel and distribution. The issue appears to be related to CrowdStrike's cybersecurity software.
Impact on CrowdStrike inventory
The CEO's explanation may come as a relief to consumers worried about the potential impact of the holiday.
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Microsoft 365 Status reported on X on July 18 at 11:41 pm UTC that it is investigating an issue that prevents users from using various Microsoft 365 apps and services. According to Microsoft's latest update at 7:55 a.m. UTC, the company is making progress in restoring access to many services while troubleshooting the problem.
The crypto community quickly capitalized on the situation by creating new memecoins on Ethereum and Solana with CrowdStrike and the famous “blue screen of death” error screen.
According to CNBC, CrowdStrike's stock has soared 118 percent in the past year, but shares fell 15 percent in premarket trading on July 19. As the stock languished, rival cybersecurity firms made gains. Services.
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