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Home » Microsoft Outage: CrowdStrike Update Causes ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Worldwide
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Microsoft Outage: CrowdStrike Update Causes ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Worldwide

InfovistarBy InfovistarJuly 19, 2024Updated:July 19, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Imagine working on an important project; suddenly, your computer screen turns blue, forcing a restart. Frustrating, right? This scenario has become a reality for Microsoft Windows users worldwide, including those in India, Australia, Germany, the United States, and the UK. The culprit? A recent CrowdStrike update has left many users staring at the infamous ‘Blue Screen of Death’ (BSOD), causing their systems to restart or shut down automatically.

Major Companies Hit Hard

This unexpected outage, which began on a Thursday evening, specifically hit Microsoft’s Central US region, bringing essential systems to a grinding halt. Among the worst affected were numerous airlines, such as American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant, and Sun Country in the US, along with IndiGo and other airlines in India. It wasn’t immediately clear whether all reported outages were due to CrowdStrike issues, or if other problems were also at play.

What is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity platform that provides top-notch security solutions to individuals and businesses. Using a single sensor and a unified threat interface with attack correlation across endpoints, workloads, and identity, CrowdStrike’s Falcon Identity Threat Protection stops identity-driven breaches in real-time. However, the recent buggy update caused the Falcon Sensor to malfunction, leading to conflicts with the Windows system.

CrowdStrike’s Response to the Issue

Acknowledging the error, CrowdStrike stated, “Our engineers are actively working to resolve this issue and there is no need to open a support ticket.” The company assured users that they would receive updates once it resolves the problem. While Microsoft confirmed early Friday that it had resolved the Azure outage, the disruption highlighted the risks of relying heavily on cloud services. This outage affected many businesses, including airlines, banks, supermarkets, and media outlets.

What is the Blue Screen of Death?

For those unfamiliar, the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a critical error screen that appears on Windows operating systems when the system crashes due to a severe issue. This error prevents the system from operating safely, causing the computer to restart unexpectedly and potentially leading to data loss. In this specific case, the BSOD error message reads, “Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We are just collecting some error info, and then we will restart for you.”

A Broader Impact

You should note that users have seen this particular issue across Windows systems, and similar critical errors can also occur on Mac and Linux operating systems. The widespread nature of this outage serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the potential consequences of software glitches.

Also read | How Cybercriminals Are Using Free IT Tools and YouTube Videos to Spread Malware

How to solve the Blue Screen error on Windows

Final Thoughts

While the Microsoft outage caused by the CrowdStrike update has created significant disruption, it also emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in cybersecurity solutions. As CrowdStrike works diligently to resolve the issue, users worldwide are reminded of the ever-present risks in our digital age. Stay tuned for updates and ensure your systems are always backed up and protected against unexpected glitches.

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