Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike Suffers Major Global Outage

IT Outage Impacts Businesses Worldwide

Banks, Air Traffic Control, and Media Outlets Affected

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which provides services to numerous industries, experienced a major outage on Friday, July 19, 2024. The outage, which began around 8am AEST, impacted millions of systems in Australia and across the globe. The outage also affected a subset of Microsoft customers, with issues starting at 6pm ET on Thursday.

The outage had significant impacts on businesses and organizations worldwide. Banks, air traffic control systems, and media outlets were all affected by the outage. The London Stock Exchange was among the institutions impacted.

CrowdStrike confirmed the outage in a statement to NBC, saying that it was impacting businesses globally. The company did not provide any details about the cause of the outage, but it is believed to be related to US cybersecurity. The outage is still ongoing, and it is unclear when it will be resolved.

The CrowdStrike outage is a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity for businesses and organizations. In today's digital world, a cybersecurity breach can have a devastating impact on operations, reputation, and finances. Businesses and organizations need to take steps to protect themselves from cyberattacks, including implementing strong cybersecurity measures and having a disaster recovery plan in place.