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Microsoft Admits Fault: CrowdStrike Outage Affects Over 8.5 Million Devices
Microsoft has admitted its initial estimate of 8.5 million devices affected by the CrowdStrike software update was too low. The dodgy update led to grounded flights and major industry disruptions. Microsoft pledges to reduce reliance on kernel drivers, which caused the issue.
Hot Take:
Looks like Microsoft underestimated the havoc their software update could wreak. Oops, did I say 8.5 million? Make that “a lot more” million devices. Maybe it’s time to take kernel drivers off their high horse before they crash the party again!
Key Points:
- Microsoft initially estimated 8.5 million devices were affected by the CrowdStrike update outage.
- The actual number of affected devices is likely much higher.
- Outage caused disruptions across various industries, including grounded flights.
- Microsoft aims to reduce reliance on kernel drivers to improve system resilience.
- 97% of affected servers are reportedly back online as per CrowdStrike’s latest update.
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