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Global Meltdown: Windows Outage Grounds 1,000+ Flights, Cripples Services Worldwide
A global Windows outage, triggered by CrowdStrike, has thrown businesses into chaos, canceling over 1,000 flights and causing delays from Bangkok to Berlin. It’s not just a Blue Screen of Death; it’s a worldwide travel apocalypse!
Hot Take:
Who knew that the only thing scarier than the Blue Screen of Death was the Blue Screen of Death at 30,000 feet? CrowdStrike managed to unite the world in a collective sigh of exasperation, proving once again that technology has a way of keeping us grounded—literally.
Key Points:
- Massive Windows outage linked to cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor.
- Over 1,000 flights canceled globally, causing chaos at airports.
- Impacted industries include airlines, health services, banks, media broadcasters, schools, and supermarkets.
- UK’s NHS and train services also affected.
- CrowdStrike and Microsoft are working to resolve the issue.
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