Outage impacts microsoft, tech glitch causes flight delays, outages across the world

A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.

(Courtesy Associated Press)
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[AlxJns]

Just use the word glitch, and nobody asks questions.

[joelmclean]

Maybe Microsoft should be held financially accountable for all the damage done by their product...ya think?

[DJo-dm]

It’s from the CrowdStrike patch that was pushed at 1am this morning. Someone is going to get fired for sure.

[fxrvhxi]

WORLDWIDE. FROM. ONE. GLITCH. ???? WHAT

[utubewillyman]

3:52 You know the glitch is bad when it even affects Jennifer Aniston.

[timp]

The FBI doesnt have time for this small shit, they're too busy investigating School Moms

[johnhart]

This is what depending on computers does. All need "normal" backup to avoid this, its the isssue that will end us as can be hacked or compromised

[arunlakshman]

Small silver lining: some people got to leave work and go see their families

[scoutsco]

Registered nurse in MI. A lot of our critical technology in my hospital was down

[jerepowell]

Now ain’t the time to travel unless you have an absolute commitment (wedding/work/etc.)

[NdjddfDjdjdbdhddhrh]

Thank you for always putting a smile on faces. The content is pure joy.

[fxrvhxi]

BETTER. YET. NO ONE EVER READS. THE. BIBLE.

[gladyskennedy]

It wasn't only affecting that it was affecting my Xbox. My Xbox was down for 5 hours and I could not play my game I was very upset.

[scotrick]

And 4 days ago, an executive sold shares in CrowdStrike worth $1.49 million. Well, golly gee, I bet they didn't see this happening.

[infinidude]

Which is worse for a cybersecurity company to state?:
a. We got hacked.
b. We caused the defect.

[rigormoe]

Hire techs with real world experience and certifications; not degrees...

[AH-hcrm]

I have this crazy feeling like we arent being told the truth. Imagine that.

[buckytravelsplaces]

Trust Da

S C I E N C E

[fxrvhxi]

IBTEESTING HOW. THIS INCIDENT. ...FROM THE WEEKEND. . ...THANK GOD. HE STILL GOUNG ...AND. NOW THIS. ????

[mikedc]

Definitely was a global hack but glitch is a safer word than hack lol