CrowdStrike Reveals Root Cause of Global System Outages

August 7, 2024 at 06:57AM CrowdStrike published a root cause analysis of the Falcon Sensor update crash, revealing a content validation issue in the “Channel File 291” incident. The deployment of a new Template Type caused a crash, leading to global Windows device disruptions. CrowdStrike detailed corrective measures and engaged third-party security vendors, while Delta … Read more

CrowdStrike: ‘Content Validator’ bug let faulty update pass checks

July 24, 2024 at 10:24AM CrowdStrike released a Preliminary Post Incident Review explaining that a faulty Falcon update caused millions of Windows systems to crash due to a bug in the Content Validator. The issue stemmed from a problematic content configuration meant to gather telemetry on new threat techniques. CrowdStrike acknowledged inadequate testing and is … Read more