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CrowdStrike Accepts 'Most Epic Fail' Pwnie Award at Def Con in Las Vegas

Aug 12, 2024, 11:31 AM

CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, accepted the 'Most Epic Fail' Pwnie Award at the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas following a significant global IT outage last month. The company's president, Michael Sentonas, personally received the award, acknowledging the failure and emphasizing the importance of accountability. Sentonas stated, 'We got this horribly wrong,' and expressed his intention to take the trophy back to headquarters as a reminder of their commitment to protect people. The award was presented at the annual Def Con event in Las Vegas, where Sentonas was praised for his candidness and willingness to own the mistake.