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The Day the World Blue Screened - WAN Show July 19, 2024
The WAN Show
Global Outage Caused by Faulty Software Update and CrowdStrike's Involvement
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The chapter covers a worldwide outage caused by a faulty software update leading to Windows systems getting stuck in bootloops, impacting various sectors including businesses, hospitals, and government buildings. CrowdStrike takes responsibility for the outage and receives backlash for their fix, with challenges arising due to inaccessible BitLocker keys. The discussion also includes reflections on past Y2K fears, potential global supply chain disruptions, and the implications of state-sponsored digital attacks on critical infrastructure.
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