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Microsoft makes huge change to Windows: The company is upgrading its OS to make users less miserable.
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Microsoft removes antivirus software from the Windows kernel: Microsoft does not want to have a CrowdStrike experience again. Antivirus software is now being ...
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Microsoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how: Stung by last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown, which crashed Windows PCs and ...
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Microsoft introduces Windows "Quick Machine Recovery" to prevent another CrowdStrike-like incident
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Microsoft debutes new features to prevent another CrowdStrike outage: Microsoft is creating a new environment for bricked Windows devices so they can come back ...
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CrowdStrike boss apologises before US Congress for global IT outage: Adam Meyers, a senior vice president with the IT firm at the heart of July's mass outage ...
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Key FactsCrowdStrike Apologizes for Global IT Outage Incident
Sep 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- CrowdStrike faced scrutiny in Congress over a major IT outage in July.
- A faulty software update caused widespread disruptions, affecting payment services and airlines.
- Adam Meyers expressed remorse for the incident and committed to learning from it.
- The company is facing multiple lawsuits from affected individuals and shareholders due to the outage.
Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel: CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software ...
techspot.com/news/104710-microsoft-plans-move-security-software-out-windows-kernel.html

Microsoft 'Security Summit' to Discuss Avoiding Another CrowdStrike Debacle: CrowdStrike will face the gauntlet as Microsoft brings together key partners and ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/154035/microsoft-security-summit-to-discuss-avoiding-another-crowdstrike-debacle

Delta estimates CrowdStrike outage cost airline $380M in revenue: Heightened tensions between Delta, CrowdStrike and Microsoft over the global outage last month ...
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Key FactsDelta passengers sue airline for denying refunds after computer outage
Aug 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Delta passengers sued the airline for denying refunds following a massive computer outage.
- The lawsuit alleges Delta breached contracts by not offering automatic refunds and only providing partial refunds with a waiver against further legal claims.
- Passengers also seek compensation for costs and inconveniences incurred from rebooking with other airlines, accommodations, meals, and luggage separation.
- The computer issues, caused by a flawed software update, resulted in over 6,000 flight cancellations and an estimated cost of about $500 million for Delta.
Analysts reboot CrowdStrike stock price targets after lawsuit: This is what could happen next to CrowdStrike shares.
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CrowdStrike releases root cause analysis of the global Microsoft breakdown: CrowdStrike releases its analysis of last month's global IT outage ...
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The CrowdStrike bug showed the world that one weak link in the chain can lead to chaos in a heartbeat
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Delta CEO says airline is facing $500 million in costs from global tech outage: Delta CEO Ed Bastian says the airline is facing $500 million in costs for the ...
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Key FactsDelta CEO: CrowdStrike Outage Costs Airline 'Half a Billion Dollars'
Jul 31, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ajc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ajc.com
- Delta Air Lines faced massive flight cancellations after the CrowdStrike technology outage, costing the company 'half a billion dollars,' according to CEO Ed Bastian.
- Delta was hit hardest due to extensive use of both CrowdStrike and Microsoft, affecting global users of Microsoft applications.
- Despite others restarting operations post-outage, Delta struggled, leading to a significant operational meltdown with over 6,000 flight cancellations.
- Delta has engaged a law firm to pursue claims against Microsoft and CrowdStrike, seeking compensation for the substantial costs incurred due to the outage.

Microsoft admits 8.5 million CrowdStruck machines estimate was lowballed: Promises to discourage use of kernel drivers – so they don't crash the world again
theregister.com/2024/07/29/microsoft_crowdstrike_incident_report/
CrowdStrike sends partners $10 Uber Eats gift cards after mass outage: CrowdStrike, the cyber security firm responsible for last week's tech outage ...
businessinsider.com/crowdstrike-sends-partners-uber-eats-gift-cards-after-mass-outage-2024-7
Key FactsCrowdstrike Apologizes with Uber Eats Gift Card
Jul 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deccanchronicle.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deccanchronicle.com
- As an apology, Crowdstrike is offering its partners a $10 Uber Eats gift card, as reported by Techcrunch.
- A source informed TechCrunch about receiving an email from the cybersecurity firm offering them the gift card.
- According to information shared on X, the voucher had a value of £7.75 (approximately $10) in the United Kingdom.
- A faulty online update installation by the Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike resulted in an IT outage affecting about 8.5 million computers worldwide.

Systems paralyzed by CrowdStrike within 78 minutes to cause $15 billion in losses worldwide
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Fake CrowdStrike repair manual pushes new infostealer malware: CrowdStrike is warning that a fake recovery manual to repair Windows devices is installing a new ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-crowdstrike-repair-manual-pushes-new-daolpu-infostealer-malware/
IT glitch: 8.5 million PCs affected - | Consequences worldwide: Only less than one percent of Windows computers were affected by the IT glitch ...
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Microsoft's Outage Tip for Customers: Try Rebooting Your System 15 Times: It may sound ridiculous, but the multiple-reboot routine on Azure servers could send a ...
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