The 404 Media Podcast
The CrowdStrike Outage
Jul 24, 2024
The podcast discusses the CrowdStrike outage that caused Windows machines worldwide to crash, impacting government agencies. They also talk about vaping the internet and leaked Cellebrite documents revealing phone unlocking capabilities.
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- The CrowdStrike outage had a significant impact on various industries, including airlines, Starbucks, and daycare systems.
- The incident highlighted the vulnerability of systems to software errors, drawing comparisons to major cyber attacks like WannaCry and NotPetya.
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Impact of Faulty Update in Security Software
A faulty update in a security software, CrowdStrike, caused widespread disruptions, leading to a significant impact on various industries. Airlines faced flight disruptions, Starbucks experienced issues with mobile orders, and even daycare systems for tracking children's activities were affected.
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