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CrowdStrike Falcon Update Affects 8.5 Million Windows Devices, Microsoft Reports

Jul 20, 2024, 04:23 PM

Microsoft has reported that a recent Falcon update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has affected approximately 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide. This represents less than 1% of all Windows machines. Despite the relatively small percentage, the economic and societal impacts are significant due to the widespread use of CrowdStrike by enterprises that manage critical services. Microsoft is currently developing a scalable solution to address the issue.