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Will Sky News resume broadcasting by July 31, 2024 after the CrowdStrike IT outage?
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CrowdStrike•Blue Screen of Death•Microsoft Windows•Australia•Telstra•NAB•Services NSW•The Australian•ABC•US•London Stock Exchange•Sky News
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Global IT Outage at CrowdStrike Causes BSOD Errors, Disrupts Microsoft Windows Systems
Jul 19, 2024, 07:09 AM
A major global IT outage has struck cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, causing widespread disruptions across various sectors. The outage, reportedly due to a faulty update from CrowdStrike, has led to significant issues including Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Microsoft Windows systems. This has affected banks, airlines, media outlets, and government agencies worldwide. In Australia, major institutions such as Telstra, NAB, Services NSW, and media organizations like The Australian and ABC have been impacted. Additionally, 911 services in several US states and the London Stock Exchange have experienced disruptions. Sky News is off air, and multiple airlines have initiated ground stops. Supermarkets have also been affected. CrowdStrike has acknowledged the issue and is working on a resolution.
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