Global IT Outage Affects Businesses and Flights

Massive Tech Outage Impacts Airlines, Banks, and Supermarkets

Issue Affects Multiple Services Worldwide

A major IT outage on Friday has disrupted services for businesses and governments around the world, including airlines, banks, media groups, and healthcare providers. The outage has caused widespread disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations, financial transactions being delayed, and media services being unavailable.

The outage is believed to have been caused by issues with software from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. The company has confirmed that there is an issue with their Falcon software, which is used by many organizations to detect and prevent cyberattacks. CrowdStrike is working to resolve the issue, but has not yet provided a timeline for when services will be restored.

The outage has had a significant impact on businesses and consumers. Airlines have been forced to cancel or delay flights, banks have been unable to process transactions, and media companies have been unable to broadcast their programs. The outage has also caused disruptions to healthcare services, as many hospitals and clinics rely on IT systems to manage patient records and provide care.

The extent of the outage is still being determined, but it is believed to be one of the largest IT outages in recent history. The outage is a reminder of the importance of having robust IT systems and backup plans in place to mitigate the impact of outages.