Cybersecurity Giant CrowdStrike Hit by Global Outage

Millions of Systems Impacted, US Cybersecurity Glitch Suspected

In a major blow to global cybersecurity, tech giant CrowdStrike suffered a widespread outage on Friday, impacting businesses worldwide. The outage, which has affected systems in Australia, the US, and Europe, is believed to be related to a glitch within CrowdStrike's own cybersecurity software.

CrowdStrike Confirms Outage, Investigating Cause

CrowdStrike has acknowledged the issue, stating that they are aware of reports of crashes on Windows hosts related to the Falcon Sensor, their flagship cybersecurity solution. The company is currently investigating the root cause of the outage and working to resolve the issue.

The outage has disrupted businesses and organizations globally, affecting critical systems and sensitive data. As CrowdStrike is a major provider of cybersecurity services to various industries, including finance, healthcare, and government, the impact of this outage is expected to be significant.

As the investigation continues, authorities are closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with CrowdStrike to minimize the potential damage caused by the outage. Further updates on the root cause and recovery timeline are expected in the coming hours or days.