CrowdStrike code update bricking Windows machines around the world

CrowdStrike code update bricking Windows machines around the world

July 19, 2024 at 02:51AM

CrowdStrike’s update to its product is causing Windows PCs to crash, displaying the Blue Screen of Death and becoming unable to reboot due to an issue with csagent.sys. The company has issued an advisory and is working to resolve the problem with its Falcon Sensor, meant to block attacks but currently causing crashes. The situation is ongoing.

Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– CrowdStrike’s update to their Falcon Sensor is causing Windows 10 computers to crash, displaying the Blue Screen of Death and being unable to reboot.
– The issue is being caused by the csagent.sys file, and it is disrupting critical services.
– CrowdStrike has issued an advisory regarding the crashes related to the Falcon Sensor, but the information is only accessible to customers.
– There are reports of crashes related to the Falcon Sensor, and CrowdStrike’s engineers are currently working on resolving the issue.
– The Falcon Sensor, which is designed to block attacks and detect threats, is currently causing the system crashes.

This is a developing issue, and further updates are expected as new information becomes available.

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