October 8, 2024 at 02:17PM CrowdStrike’s software update caused 8 million Windows devices to go offline, impacting hospitals, airlines, payment platforms, and emergency services. The issue stemmed from poor patch management and violated risk management policies. Experts recommend staged rollout of patches and diversifying operating systems to mitigate vulnerabilities, and note potential implications for cyber … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 05:01PM CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform update caused widespread crashes on Microsoft Windows machines, impacting 674,620 enterprise customer relationships. The flawed configuration file triggered system-wide crashes due to logic errors, disrupting global operations. The update aimed to detect and block malicious named pipe usage by malware, but the malformed file led to system … Read more
April 4, 2024 at 01:27PM Hoya Corporation, a global optics manufacturer, faced a “system failure” leading to server downtime at various plants. With 37,000 employees across 160 sites and in over 30 countries, they prioritize system restoration. A third-party security breach is suspected, impacting production and order systems. Investigations continue to analyze the extent and … Read more
March 25, 2024 at 05:33AM The Library of Alexandria is often misunderstood as being burned down by barbarians, but it actually suffered from political and resource-related challenges. Similarly, the recent Rhysida ransomware attack on the British Library highlights the critical importance of effective IT management and the potential consequences of failure to do so. The … Read more
March 15, 2024 at 02:37PM McDonald’s attributed a global outage to a third-party provider’s configuration change, not a cyberattack. CIO Brian Rice confirmed the outage’s start and resolution, noting ongoing efforts to restore affected markets. The issue impacted establishments worldwide, affecting operational and payment systems, with some locations temporarily closing. Affected employees shared their challenges … Read more