CrowdStrike says flawed update was live for 78 minutes
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Summary
CrowdStrike experienced a significant issue with a software update for its Falcon sensor, which was live for 78 minutes on July 19, 2024. The faulty update caused widespread IT network disruptions and system crashes on Windows devices running versions 7.11 and above. Despite quickly reverting the update, many systems were already affected, necessitating manual remediation efforts across various sectors. CrowdStrike clarified that the issue was not due to a cyberattack and provided remediation guidance on its blog. This incident highlighted vulnerabilities in automated software deployment and its expansive impact on businesses worldwide.
