Due to a global IT outrage media outlets, airports, and banks have seized operations. News influx points to check-in points seizing, flights canceled, and disrupted bank services. Furthermore, services in New Zealand, the US, the UK, and Australia have ceased to operate.
Sky News, UK went off-air for hours following the outrage. Australian airline Qantas and two US carriers had to cancel their flights.
Users of Microsft’s Azul and Office-365 also find problems. The initial report of the bug came in around 18.00 ET. Moreover, UK supermarkets reported reported problems with card payments. Additionally, many hospitals in Germany called for non-urgent surgeries. Riding along, many pharmacies also faced problems.
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Global outrage came from a Software virus. Cyber security company, Crowdstrike launched an antivirus software. However, the software malfunctioned with its Falcon sensors.
Company officials said that they are aware of the issue. Additionally, it tells us how interconnected and reliant we are. Furthermore, how much trust users put in a single firm.
