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submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

A widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue on Windows PCs disrupted operations across various sectors, notably impacting airlines, banks, and healthcare providers. The issue was caused by a problematic channel file delivered via an update from the popular cybersecurity service provider, CrowdStrike. CrowdStrike confirmed that this crash did not impact Mac or Linux PCs.

It turns out that similar problems have been occurring for months without much awareness, despite the fact that many may view this as an isolated incident. Users of Debian and Rocky Linux also experienced significant disruptions as a result of CrowdStrike updates, raising serious concerns about the company's software update and testing procedures. These occurrences highlight potential risks for customers who rely on their products daily.

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[-] [email protected] 92 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yeah, but our leadership had a really nice lunch with their sales rep! Licenses for everyone!

[-] [email protected] 44 points 10 months ago

It's sad how accurate this is.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago

After getting a referral from your cyber insurance rep right?

this post was submitted on 20 Jul 2024
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