Microsoft offers an unusual solution to the global IT failure caused by the CrowdStrike antivirus update: multiple restarting the computer. The incident affected many enterprises around the world, including Ukraine.
Global IT failure
Unexpected solution from Microsoft
In the world of technology, an event occurred that can be called one of the largest failures in the history of information technology. Microsoft seems to have found a very unusual way to solve the problem - rebooting the computer multiple times.
Source of information
Information about this unusual method was discovered by the resource 404 Media in an update released by Microsoft on Friday.
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According to Microsoft, some customers have reported successful recovery after multiple attempts to restart the virtual machine. The company noted that up to 15 reboots may be required, but overall feedback indicates that this method is the most effective troubleshooting step at this point.
Scope of the problem
The problem, caused by a failure to update CrowdStrike's antivirus software, has affected IT systems across to the world. In Ukraine, users reported problems with monobank and Nova Poshta services and interruptions in the Vodafone network. Around 1,100 flights have been canceled globally, and CNN reports chaos at airports. There are also disruptions to the work of train stations, banks, television and hospitals. In the United States, problems have been reported in the work of emergency services, including 911.
CrowdStrike response
CrowdStrike said it is actively cooperating with customers affected by the defect in Windows (the problem does not affect Mac and Linux hosts). The source of the failure has been identified, isolated and is in the process of being corrected. CrowdStrike recommends that customers monitor the support portal for updates and only contact CrowdStrike through official channels. The CrowdStrike team is fully committed to ensuring the security and stability of its customers' systems.
Glossary
- CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company providing endpoint protection services .
- Microsoft is a multinational technology corporation that produces software, including the Windows operating system.
- monobank is a Ukrainian mobile bank that provides financial services via a smartphone.
- Nova Poshta is the largest private delivery service in Ukraine.
- Vodafone is an international telecommunications company providing mobile communication services in Ukraine.
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Liam
Wow! Reboot as a panacea for all ills. I wonder how many IT people are now pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del in a panic? 😅
Sophie
Liam, I can imagine what it looks like! But seriously, 15 reboots? That's a whole day of work! I hope Microsoft has a Plan B, otherwise this is a business disaster. 😱
Antonio
Guys, can you imagine what is happening at airports now? 1100 canceled flights - this is chaos! I wouldn't want to be there now. 🛫❌
Eva
Antonio, yes, you won’t envy travelers. But this also affected hospitals! I hope there are backup systems there. People's health is most important. 🏥
Klaus
Ugh! Again these newfangled technologies of yours are failing. In my time, everything worked on paper and pencil, and there were no glitches. Now what? The whole world is on edge because of some kind of virus on the computer. Funny and sad.
Liam
Klaus, I understand your dissatisfaction, but progress cannot be stopped. Imagine how many lives modern medical technology saves or how it simplifies our daily lives. Yes, failures happen, but this is only a reason to improve further. 💪
Marta
What worries me the most is that the work of emergency services has been affected. This is really dangerous! I hope they find a solution quickly. By the way, does anyone know how we are doing? Is Monobank already working? 🤔
Oleksandr
Marta, I just checked - Monobank seems to be back to normal. But there are still problems with Nova Poshta. But it's good to see that CrowdStrike is actively working on a solution. The main thing is that this does not happen again. Safety first! 🛡️