A global IT outage has impacted major services around the world, disrupting public transportation, delaying international flights and restricting the operations of healthcare facilities and businesses.
Here's what you need to know:
What is behind the breakdown? The failure appears to be at least partly caused by a software update A problem has been reported by Crowdstrike on Microsoft Windows systems. The American cybersecurity firm told customers Friday morning that its engineers were addressing the issue, according to a notice seen by CNN. The problem is specific to Falcon, which is designed to protect files stored in the cloud.
How long will the outage last? Microsoft said the “underlying cause” of the outage “has been fixed,” adding that residual impact is still affecting some services. “We are implementing additional mitigations to provide relief,” the tech company said in a post on X. Some services have has been restoredbut others are still struggling with disturbances.
Who is concerned ? Global banks, medical services and critical infrastructure were affected by the outage. Medical care providers including the United Kingdom National Health Serviceand one of the largest in Europe health facilities in northern Germany, were paralyzed by computer delays. banks, broadcasting stations And supermarkets in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom have been affected, including ABC News And Sky News.
The most affected airlines: Scenes emerged of disturbed travellers filling corridors major airports Friday, as U.S. and other international carriers Europe, Asia and the Middle East have had to delay and cancel flights. There are about 110,000 commercial flights scheduled worldwide today, according to preliminary data According to a study by aviation analytics firm Cirium, reported to CNN, as of 6 a.m. ET, 1,390 flights had been canceled worldwide. That number is rising.
International response: The White House says it is. “search in” The disruptions caused by Friday morning's computer outages. “We are aware of the incident and are investigating the issue and its implications,” a White House National Security Council spokesperson told CNN. Meanwhile, the British government held an emergency meeting to discuss the breakdown, Downing Street said, according to the British news agency PA Media.
