Microsoft outage cause explained: What is CrowdStrike and why users are getting Windows' blue screen of death?
What is CrowdStrike and Falcon Sensor?
CrowdStrike is a well-known cybersecurity firm, and its Falcon Sensor software is designed to protect systems from cyberattacks.
On Thursday, CrowdStrike warned users about a bug related to the Falcon Sensor that was causing Windows systems to crash with BSOD errors. Despite rolling back the problematic update, many machines remain affected.
Understanding the 'Blue Screen of Death'
The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, is a critical error screen on Windows PCs that halts all operations and displays an error message. This occurs when the system encounters a severe issue, often leading to an unexpected restart and potential data loss.
Widespread Impact
The outage has had a global impact, affecting various platforms such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Amazon Web Services, and even social media sites like Instagram and eBay. Downdetector, which tracks online service outages, shows significant disruptions across these services.
The issue has grounded flights from airlines including Delta, United, and American Airlines in the U.S., as well as IndiGo in India. Sky News experienced difficulties broadcasting live, and some supermarkets faced payment processing issues, leaving customers unable to complete purchases.
Responses from CrowdStrike and Microsoft
According to CNBC, CrowdStrike has assured users that their engineers are actively working to resolve the issue, stating there is no need to open additional support tickets. Users experiencing
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