Microsoft estimates impact of CrowdStrike outage: 8.5 million Windows devices were affected

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Microsoft has disclosed that an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide were impacted by the global tech meltdown. This staggering figure, unveiled for the first time, suggests that this could be "the largest IT outage in history."

 

The disruption originated from CrowdStrike, a renowned cybersecurity firm, which inadvertently sent out a corrupted software update to its vast customer base. Microsoft, which has been assisting customers in recovery, stated that the affected devices represent less than one percent of all Windows machines globally. However, the broad economic and societal impacts are substantial, given that CrowdStrike’s clientele includes enterprises running many critical services.

 

Microsoft has been working tirelessly to provide technical guidance and support to safely restore the disrupted systems. The tech giant has also collaborated with other cloud providers, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), to share awareness and inform ongoing conversations with CrowdStrike and customers.

 

While software updates occasionally cause disturbances, significant incidents like the CrowdStrike event are infrequent. This incident underscores the interconnected nature of our broad ecosystem, comprising global cloud providers, software platforms, security vendors, and customers.

 

As we reflect on this event, it’s crucial to remember the importance of safe deployment and disaster recovery mechanisms across the tech ecosystem5. It’s a stark reminder of how we learn, recover, and move forward most effectively when we collaborate and work together.

 

In light of this event, what are your thoughts on the role of cybersecurity in today’s interconnected digital world? How can we ensure the safety and reliability of software updates in the future? Share your views in the comments below.

 

 

Read more:

• https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/07/20/helping-our-customers-through-the-crowdstrike-outage/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpe3zgznwjno
• https://www.crn.com.au/news/microsoft-crowdstrike-update-caused-outage-for-85-million-windows-devices-609982
• https://www.marketwatch.com/story/crowdstrike-outage-affected-8-5-million-windows-devices-microsoft-says-bfcf3dc1

 

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