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Faulty update knocks out IT systems worldwide

A CrowdStrike update causes massive Windows outages.

By the editors20 July 20243 min read

A faulty software update from security firm CrowdStrike crashed millions of Windows systems worldwide on 19 July 2024.

Airlines, banks and hospitals were among those affected. The incident fuels debate about dependencies in the IT supply chain.