CrowdStrike Software Update Causes Global IT Outage

Millions of Windows Computers Crash Due to Coding Error

Affected Systems Include Businesses, Schools, and Hospitals

A faulty software update issued by security giant CrowdStrike has resulted in a massive overnight outage that has affected Windows computers worldwide. The update, which was intended to fix a security vulnerability, instead triggered a coding error that sent millions of systems crashing. The outage has caused widespread disruption, affecting businesses, schools, and hospitals.

The issue was first reported early this morning, when users began experiencing problems with their Windows computers. Many users reported that their systems were freezing or crashing altogether. As the outage spread, it became clear that the problem was widespread, affecting millions of computers around the world.

CrowdStrike has since acknowledged the issue and has issued a statement apologizing for the disruption. The company is currently working on a fix for the problem, but it is not yet clear when the outage will be resolved. In the meantime, users are advised to avoid updating their CrowdStrike software.

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