July 21, 2024 at 07:59PM
CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software caused widespread outages of Windows computers and crashes of Linux machines. Red Hat warned customers of kernel panics and system crashes, advising to disable the Falcon Sensor/Agent software suite. CrowdStrike teased a rapid recovery tool, and millions of Windows machines were affected. The extent of disruption and remediation timeline remains uncertain.
Based on the meeting notes, it appears that CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software has caused widespread outages of both Windows and Linux computers. Red Hat warned its customers about kernel panics observed after booting certain versions of the Linux kernel due to issues with the Falcon Sensor software. CrowdStrike is in the process of developing a rapid recovery tool to address the problems caused by the software.
It’s worth noting that the impact of CrowdStrike’s software outage extended beyond the tech industry, affecting flights, medical services, and government operations. The situation is still evolving, and further updates are expected.