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Crowdstrike CEO Announces Fix For Global IT Outage

Passengers crowd the International flights departure terminal of Rome's Fiumicino airport, Friday, July 19, 2024, as many flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the worldwide internet outage. M

CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz recently provided an update regarding the global IT issue that caused a widespread outage. According to Kurtz, the problem has been identified and a solution has been implemented to address it.

Kurtz emphasized that the incident was not a result of a security breach or cyberattack. Instead, he attributed the outage to a defect in a single content update specifically affecting Windows hosts. Fortunately, Mac and Linux hosts were not impacted by the issue.

The cybersecurity company is actively engaging with affected customers to provide support and guidance during this time. Kurtz assured customers that the problem has been isolated, and the necessary fix has been deployed to restore normal operations.

No security breach or cyberattack, outage caused by defect in Windows content update.
Global IT issue identified and solution implemented by CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz.
Mac and Linux hosts unaffected by the issue, only Windows hosts impacted.

For the latest updates and information, CrowdStrike is directing customers to its support portal. Additionally, the company is committed to providing continuous updates on its website to keep customers informed about the situation.

Kurtz also advised organizations to ensure they are communicating with CrowdStrike representatives through official channels to avoid misinformation or confusion. He reiterated that the CrowdStrike team is fully dedicated to safeguarding the security and stability of its customers.

As the situation unfolds, CrowdStrike remains vigilant in monitoring and addressing any further developments related to the IT issue. Customers are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and rely on CrowdStrike's support for assistance.

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