August 8, 2024 at 01:36PM CrowdStrike disputes the claim from Qihoo 360 that the Falcon EDR sensor bug could lead to privilege escalation or remote code execution. They argue that the bug does not provide a way for arbitrary memory writes or execution control and that their security measures make exploitation highly unlikely. Multiple layers … Read more
August 6, 2024 at 11:11PM Microsoft denied Delta Air Lines’ accusations of responsibility for outages caused by CrowdStrike’s software, insulting Delta’s IT infrastructure. Delta threatened to sue Microsoft and CrowdStrike over the incident, claiming $500 million in losses. Microsoft’s legal representative said they offered daily help, which Delta ignored, and suggested that Delta has not … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 10:51AM CrowdStrike is facing lawsuits from investors and customers after a bad software update caused global outages. The incident cost US companies an estimated $15 billion, with airlines suffering the most significant losses. While lawsuits are being pursued, some believe the company may be shielded from direct financial impacts due to … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 08:15AM CrowdStrike’s new technique is speeding up the system restoration process after millions of Windows devices experienced outages due to a faulty update. Despite Microsoft and CrowdStrike’s efforts, some organizations are still struggling. Threat actors are taking advantage of the situation with phishing and malware, including a new stealer called Daolpu. … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 07:01AM Major outages are reported worldwide, potentially caused by a flawed update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Windows systems experience a Blue Screen of Death due to a recent CrowdStrike Falcon sensor update. Workarounds are being recommended, but the incident is causing problems for airports and other organizations. This incident is causing … Read more