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Global Disruptions in Banking, Airline, and Telecommunication Systems Due to Cybersecurity Flaw
Global disruptions hit banks, airlines, and telecom systems due to a flaw in CrowdStrike's cybersecurity software. Microsoft 365 access also impacted. Efforts to fix the issue are ongoing.
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by News Desk
2024-07-19
Global Disruptions in Banking, Airline, and Telecommunication Systems Due to Cybersecurity Flaw

A global disruption has hit multiple sectors including banks, airlines, telecommunication companies, television and radio broadcasts, and supermarkets due to a flaw in the system of the American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.

 

The issue originated from a bug in CrowdStrike's software that affected computers running Microsoft's Windows operating system worldwide. This critical flaw led to what is being referred to as the "Screen of Death" error, causing Windows workstations in the US, UK, New Zealand, India, and several other countries to go offline.

 

CrowdStrike has acknowledged the bug and stated that they have identified the issue and are currently working on a fix. However, there has been no official statement from Microsoft regarding the matter, although their service status page indicates that everything is operating normally. Earlier in the day, Microsoft did note that users might face issues accessing Microsoft 365.

 

The impact of this technical glitch has been widespread:

 

United Kingdom: TV channel broadcasts, train services, and airport operations were disrupted.

Australia: Melbourne Airport reported delays in the check-in process for some airlines.

United States: Flights were canceled, affecting travel plans nationwide.

Netherlands: Airport operations were affected, causing delays.

Czech Republic: Flight departures in Prague experienced significant delays.

India: Airports in New Delhi and Mumbai faced disruptions.

Spain: Various airports experienced operational issues.

Turkey: Turkish Airlines faced disruptions.

Australia: Media and banking operations were affected.

United Arab Emirates: Electronic systems were impacted, with Dubai Airport's Terminal 1 and 2 seeing a temporary effect on airline operations.

In Edinburgh Airport, manual passenger checks were implemented due to the failure of automatic boarding pass scanners. This global incident highlights the interconnected nature of modern technological infrastructures and the potential widespread impact of cybersecurity flaws.

 

While CrowdStrike works on resolving the issue, affected entities are implementing contingency plans to minimize disruption and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

 
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