CrowdStrike's update caused global computer crashes due to lack of quality checks

From Investing.com: 2024-07-20 10:11:02

CrowdStrike’s routine update causing global computer crashes highlights lack of quality checks. Falcon Sensor software intended to boost security backfired, leading to widespread tech outages for Microsoft Windows users, including banks and hospitals. Fixing affected systems required manual work as faulty code slipped through vetting process, experts say.

The faulty update resulted in blue screens of death, displaying error messages for users. Patrick Wardle, a security researcher, pinpointed the code responsible for the outage, linking it to signatures detecting malicious code. The frequent updates may have led to inadequate testing, leaving the cause of the faulty code insertion unclear.

CrowdStrike’s global impact surpasses previous security companies’ episodes, highlighting its dominance. Over half of Fortune 500 companies and government bodies, such as the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, rely on the company’s software. Security experts warn the need for stricter testing protocols to prevent future incidents.



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