Starting Thursday evening and rolling into Friday morning, a Microsoft outage began crippling airlines, banks, health care and energy companies across the world, resulting for many in a "blue screen of death." CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm whose software protects small businesses and large companies from cyberattacks and other online threats,...

How to Fix Your Windows PC Affected by the CrowdStrike Blue Screen of Death

The Guardian

Software made by US cybersecurity company was intended to protect against crashes and disruptions in vital systems – it ended up taking them down

What is CrowdStrike, and how did it cause a global Windows outage?

The US Sun

A massive Microsoft Windows outage has left millions of computers experiencing Blue Screen of Death errors, as well as worldwide communications issues. The blackout has pulled Sky News of the air, as well as grounded flights for a airlines around the world. So-called Blue Screen of Death errors (BSOD) have...

Huge ‘blue screen of death’ Microsoft Windows outage reported across the world – what is causing it?

- Advertisement - The crisis — which has grounded flights, halted news broadcasts and taken down computer systems worldwide — appears to have been caused by two similarly timed incidents that both impacted Microsoft products. One, which caused machines running Windows to get stuck in recovery loop when attempting to boot up, was caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which many global businesses use to manage security. Another caused service disruptions to Microsoft’s cloud service system, Azure.

Microsoft cloud outage takes down Korean game servers, airline ticketing

A Microsoft global outage has gravely impacted Windows users including aviation, banking, and various emergency services. Let’s find out what this outage is all about in this Microsoft outage news. On 18th July 2024 (Thursday), at around 6 pm (EST) there was Microsoft Azure outage which led to widespread...

Microsoft CrowdStrike Global Outage – Everything That You Need To Know

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

On Wednesday, the USPS said it addressed the issue and stopped the practice, claiming that it was “unaware” of it. TechCrunch found USPS was sharing customers’ information by way of hidden data-collecting code (also known as tracking pixels) used across its website. Tech and advertising companies create this kind of code to collect information about the user — such as which pages they visit — every time a webpage containing the code loads in the customer’s browser.

USPS shared customer postal addresses with Meta, LinkedIn and Snap

Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

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Youngstown, OH

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Microsoft is currently in the process of putting its new Outlook app front and center for all email needs within Windows 11. That includes replacing not only the older Outlook app, but also other apps that might handle email within Windows. Windows Mail and Calendar, once the default email and calendar apps for Windows, are now being phased out.

Microsoft Is Starting to Kill Windows Mail & Calendar

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A DRIVER feared for his life after police drew their weapons at him and told him he could be shot for stealing his loaner SUV. The high school teacher was the victim of a paperwork mistake that led to a call to police. Jamie Rogers took his car to the service center of a local […]

I was accused of stealing a car after I loaned it from the dealership – they called cops on me for a ‘ridiculous reason’

Business units worldwide are experiencing blue screen errors and device reboots on PCs and laptops due to a global CrowdStrike service outage. Commonwealth Bank, NAB, Suncorp, Microsoft 365, Foxtel, and the ABC are all among those impacted, according to Down Detector. Users of Windows PCs reported their machines involuntarily shutting...

Microsoft outage updates: Windows, Xbox, Crowdstrike down worldwide

The Independent

The chief executive of CrowdStrike, the firm at the centre of the global IT outage, has said he is “deeply sorry” for the incident, but warned it would take “some time” for systems to be fully restored.George Kurtz said a fix had been deployed for a bug in an update rolled out by the cybersecurity firm which affected Microsoft Windows PCs, knocking many offline around the world, causing flight and train cancellations and crippling some healthcare systems.In an interview with NBC’s Today Show in the US, Mr Kurtz said the incident was not a cyber attack, but admitted that despite...

IT outage fix deployed but ‘some time’ before all systems restored – CrowdStrike

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Target Is Selling a 'Super Cute' $20 Mushroom Lamp That's So Similar to a Viral Style Almost 6x the Price

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(Reuters) - Google and Microsoft's cloud divisions are offering Chinese companies access to Nvidia's AI chips by providing data center services in locations outside China, the Information reported on Wednesday.

Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia chips to Chinese companies, the Information reports

Disruptions caused by Friday’s global tech outage continued into Saturday, as employees of airlines, banks, hospitals and other crucial businesses worked to catch up from the backlog caused by the historic technological meltdown that affected 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide. Airlines were playing the biggest catchup game, after carriers...

Disruptions continue after IT outage affects millions around the globe

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CrowdStrike outage hits 8.5M Windows devices; Microsoft collaborates with Amazon and Google

The flawed update from cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike has affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft said in a post Saturday detailing its ongoing response to the...

CrowdStrike outage hits 8.5M Windows devices; Microsoft collaborates with Amazon and Google

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