A global IT outage, attributed to an antivirus program update, has caused widespread disruptions in the travel industry, affecting airlines, airports, and passengers worldwide. IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India have cancelled or delayed flights, and passengers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.
A widespread IT outage affecting airlines, banks, and other industries was caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. The issue, which began on Thursday evening, was attributed to a defect in a single content update for Microsoft Windows hosts. While the issue has been addressed, residual impacts are still being felt by some users.
A widespread IT outage has hit businesses and services worldwide due to a faulty update from cybersecurity provider Crowdstrike. The issue has affected Windows PCs and servers, causing disruptions for broadcasters, airlines, and many other organizations. Sky News went off air in the UK, and Ryanair reported network disruptions, advising passengers to arrive at the airport early. Microsoft acknowledges the issue and is working on mitigation measures.
