Winsage
July 26, 2024
- Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike experienced a technical outage on July 19, 2024, due to a faulty software update that crashed customers' Windows systems.
- The outage affected critical sectors such as flights, medical procedures, and other societal systems.
- Despite not being a cyberattack, hackers took advantage of the chaos by using social engineering techniques to trick people into harmful actions.
- The incident highlights the potential impact of a widespread cyberattack and raises questions about liability, accountability, and deterrence.
- To secure ourselves, it is essential to follow best practices such as using complex passwords, updating software regularly, backing up files, and staying informed about cybersecurity threats.
