A recent global outage affected Microsoft Windows users, triggered by a problematic update from CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity platform. The issue caused the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), leading to automatic system restarts or shutdowns. The root cause was identified as a malfunction in CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor, which Microsoft and CrowdStrike have since addressed.

This incident underscores the dependency on cloud services, impacting sectors like airlines and banks. Swift resolution efforts mitigated further disruptions, highlighting the critical nature of cybersecurity vigilance.

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