Global IT Outage: Australian Banks, Airlines, and Media Outlets Offline
Cause Traced to Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike
Posted 1 hour ago
A widespread IT outage has affected numerous Australian organizations, including banks, airlines, and media outlets. The outage is believed to be linked to a malfunctioning anti-viral update issued by the global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
Reports indicate that multiple major institutions, such as Foxtel, NAB, and Bendigo Bank, are experiencing disruptions. Crowd-sourced website Downdetector has reported outages across a range of sectors.
Users have described encountering the "blue screen of death" on their computers, indicating a severe system error. CrowdStrike has acknowledged the issue and is investigating the source of the outage.
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