JOHAN STEYN: CrowdStrike’s flawed update exposed global tech vulnerabilities
24 July 2024 - 05:00
On July 19 a simple software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike inadvertently triggered a global technology crisis. This incident, originating not from a cyberattack but from a flawed patch, vividly illustrated the perils of our deep dependency on digital systems.
The update, intended for Windows-based PCs, malfunctioned, leading to the widespread occurrence of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), causing substantial disruptions across several sectors including airlines, financial services and emergency response systems...
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