Microsoft computers and IT systems are down worldwide. A U.S. cybersecurity company is to blame. What happened and when will PCs start working again?
Computers around the world are down today, affecting global IT systems and causing disruptions in various sectors, from banking to aviation, utilities, and media.
The London Stock Exchange is experiencing management difficulties, flights are grounded, Australian supermarkets are overwhelmed, and TV networks can’t broadcast. The issue seems to be linked to a U.S. cybersecurity company, CrowdStrike.
What’s Happening with Microsoft Computers Worldwide?
Thousands of Windows PCs are encountering the “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD), impacting banks, airlines, TV broadcasters, supermarkets, and many other sectors globally.
A defective update from CrowdStrike has rendered affected PCs and servers offline, trapping them in a reboot cycle. CrowdStrike’s services are widely used by companies worldwide to manage the security of Windows PCs and servers.
Due to the time zone difference, Australian banks, airlines, and TV broadcasters were the first to raise the alarm. The problems are now spreading to Europe as the workday begins. British broadcaster Sky News is unable to air its morning news, and Ryanair reports a third-party IT issue affecting flight departures.
Why Aren’t PCs Working Today?
The service disruption is due to an issue with the latest update, according to the company. CrowdStrike is currently working to restore the update globally.
The confirmation came as numerous technical issues were reported worldwide, many related to Microsoft products.
The U.S. tech giant has explained that its cloud services have been largely restored after experiencing an outage.
