Microsoft Deploys Engineers to Fix Global Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update

A global outage affecting millions of devices was caused by a CrowdStrike update on July 18. Microsoft, whose services were impacted, deployed hundreds of engineers to help customers restore their systems. The outage disrupted businesses and even grounded airlines in India, highlighting the interconnected nature of the tech ecosystem and the importance of safe deployments and disaster recovery.

Microsoft Cloud Outage Disrupts Global Systems Due to CrowdStrike Update Issue

A widespread Microsoft Cloud outage has impacted millions of computer systems globally, causing sudden shutdowns and restarts. The issue stems from a recent update by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that collaborates with Microsoft. The outage has disrupted critical services in various sectors, including airlines, financial institutions, and government operations. Microsoft and CrowdStrike are actively working to resolve the issue, and users are advised to follow official guidance for troubleshooting.

Social Media Platform X Suffers Widespread Outage

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, experienced a widespread outage this afternoon, affecting users in the UK and US. Reports of the outage began at 2.30pm BST, primarily impacting the browser version of the platform. Many users took to the platform to inquire about the outage, while others expressed concern that they had been banned. The outage was short-lived, with the number of reports on Down Detector declining within an hour. This is not the first outage for X, as the platform has faced increased instability since Elon Musk’s acquisition in October 2022.

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