Bad CrowdStrike Update Linked to Major IT Outages Worldwide

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

Omni Hotels IT systems down since Friday, hitting bookings, payments, door locks

April 3, 2024 at 03:37PM Omni Hotels & Resorts’ computer systems have been offline since Friday, causing disruptions across their 50+ properties in the US and Canada. The chain-wide outage has affected reservation systems, door locks, and point-of-sale systems, leading to inconveniences for guests and staff. The outage is reminiscent of previous ransomware infections but … Read more

Cyberattack on IT provider CTS impacts dozens of UK law firms

November 24, 2023 at 12:16PM A cyberattack on CTS, a leading UK managed service provider (MSP) for law firms, has caused a major outage affecting numerous law firms and home buyers. CTS is working with a cyber forensics firm to investigate the incident and restore services, but cannot provide a timeline for resolution. It is … Read more

British Library Confirms Ransomware Attack Caused Outages

November 17, 2023 at 05:08PM The British Library confirmed that a ransomware attack caused a major outage, with recovery taking longer than expected. The library’s website remains offline and the attack has impacted its online systems, services, and onsite facilities. Protective measures have been implemented and a forensic investigation is ongoing with the help of … Read more