CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor also linked to Linux kernel panics and crashes

July 21, 2024 at 07:59PM CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor software caused widespread outages of Windows computers and crashes of Linux machines. Red Hat warned customers of kernel panics and system crashes, advising to disable the Falcon Sensor/Agent software suite. CrowdStrike teased a rapid recovery tool, and millions of Windows machines were affected. The extent of disruption … Read more

Trend Experts Weigh in on Global IT Outage Caused by CrowdStrike

July 20, 2024 at 12:22PM Global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike on July 19, 2024, affected various industries, leading to Windows computers malfunctioning. Trend Micro acknowledges the situation and advises vigilance in monitoring non-Windows environments against potential adversary exploitation. They emphasize the need for rapid bug mitigation and software deployment evolution. Trend shares resilience strategies … Read more

CrowdStrike update crashes Windows systems, causes outages worldwide

July 19, 2024 at 07:49AM A faulty component in the latest CrowdStrike Falcon update is causing widespread crashes in Windows systems, affecting organizations worldwide including airports, TV stations, and hospitals. The glitch is impacting both workstations and servers, with emergency services in the U.S. and Canada also affected. A workaround has been provided, but the … Read more