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Global IT Service Outage
A faulty update from a cybersecurity provider has caused a global IT Service outage, resulting in a blue screen of death on Windows operating systems with installed Crowdstrike security products.

As of 07/19/2024, 5:45 PM, the CEO of CrowdStrike provided a statement on X:, "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed.".

A. Nature of Issue
- Crashes on Windows hosts related to the Falcon Sensor.

B. Actions to be Taken
CERT-PH recommends the following actions be taken:
● Kindly check the official update page for mitigation/solution or workaround.
● For further assistance, kindly reach out to the cybersecurity representative/support using the official channel.
● Reference:
○ https://x.com/George_Kurtz/status/1814235001745027317
○ https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/19/24201717/windows-bsod-crowdstrike-outage-issue

CrowdStrike deploys fix for issue causing global tech outage

CrowdStrike deploys fix for issue causing global tech outage CrowdStrike says the issue stemmed from a defect found in a single content update for Microsoft Windows hosts, and the outage was not a cyberattack

Three stories to boot:

1. Nokia refused Android

2. Yahoo rejected google

3. Kodak refused digital cameras

Lessons:

1. Take chances

2. Embrace the Change

3. If you refuse to change with time, you'll become outdated

Two more stories:

1. Facebook takes over whatsapp and instagram

2. Grab takes over Uber in Southeast Asia

Lessons:

1. Become so powerful that your competitors become your allies

2. Reach the top and eliminate the competition.

3. Keep on innovating

Two more stories:

1. Colonel Sanders founded KFC at 65

2. Jack Ma, who couldn't get a job at KFC, founded Alibaba and retired at the age of 55.

Lessons:

1. Age is merely a number

2. Only those who keep trying will succeed

Last but not least:

Lamborghini was founded as a result of revenge from a tractor manufacturer who was insulted by Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari.

Lessons:

Never underestimate anyone, Ever!

✔️ Just keep working hard

✔️ Invest your time wisely

✔️ Don't be afraid to fail

Source:

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