NATIONAL (WDNews) – A recent update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has led to a massive technology outage, grounding flights, knocking banks offline, and disrupting media outlets globally. Microsoft spokesperson Frank X. Shaw confirmed that the CrowdStrike update was responsible for the failure of numerous Windows systems worldwide.
Despite assurances from CrowdStrike that the incident was not a security breach or cyberattack, the effects were widespread and severe. Hospitals and medical centers across the United States are turning patients away due to the ongoing IT problems.
President Biden is receiving continuous updates on the situation, and the administration is ready to provide assistance as needed, according to the White House. While Microsoft claims to have resolved the issue, problems persist, with blue error screens still appearing in public areas across the U.S. and beyond.
