July 22, 2024 at 08:02AM The July 19 CrowdStrike glitch caused widespread Microsoft outages, affecting 29,000 customers and paralyzing world sectors. Recovery is labor-intensive, requiring manual PC booting and could take days or weeks. Experts criticize CrowdStrike’s testing, rollout, and Friday update deployment. The incident raises regulatory scrutiny and attracts cyber adversaries. CrowdStrike faces challenges … Read more
July 21, 2024 at 09:30AM Microsoft reported that 8.5 million Windows devices were affected by a CrowdStrike software update causing major IT outages. They released a USB tool for IT administrators to expedite repairs, requiring a 64-bit Windows client with 8GB free space. Though impacting less than 1% of machines, Microsoft is deploying experts to … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 03:00PM Google criticizes Microsoft’s dominance in a scathing U.S. government report. They warn of security risks from a Microsoft-centric “monoculture” and advocate for a multi-vendor approach and open standards. Google highlights security failures at Microsoft and emphasizes the need for a more rigorous and proactive approach to digital security in government … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 08:19AM Technologists stress the urgency of building smart cities due to the growing urban population, putting pressure on infrastructure and technology. However, securing these interconnected systems is a significant challenge, as each technology needs to be adequately secured and the convergence, interoperability, and integration of devices pose new risks. Cybersecurity expertise … Read more