global technology outage Archives

AppWizard

July 30, 2024

Pakistan to launch home-grown messaging app amid internet disruptions

The Pakistani government is set to launch a communication app called "Beep Pakistan" for federal officials and employees. The app is designed to facilitate secure communication and protect privacy and data. The initiative, initially introduced in August 2023, aims to be distinct from WhatsApp, with officials stating that comparisons to the popular messaging platform are misplaced. The application is currently in trial runs and may extend to the public in the future, depending on demand. Beep Pakistan is developed by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) with contributions from local developers, emphasizing safety and security, including features like encryption. However, the app's privacy policy indicates it will collect data such as device location and IP addresses, stored on local servers, raising concerns among digital rights activists regarding data security.

Winsage

July 26, 2024

CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors are back online following outage

Last week's global CrowdStrike outage is still causing disruptions at airports around the world, with flights being grounded for hours or even days in some cases. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz announced that the company is working tirelessly to restore systems following the global computer outage that had far-reaching effects on the global economy.

Winsage

July 26, 2024

CrowdStrike CEO says 97% of Windows sensors are back online

A global technology outage caused by a bug in a software update from cybersecurity tech company CrowdStrike disrupted major airlines, 911 services, and businesses worldwide. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz announced that the company is working to restore systems and apologized for the disruption caused.

Winsage

July 21, 2024

Airports, hospitals in Canada begin returning to normal after global IT outage

Airports, hospitals, and police services in Canada are recovering from a global technology outage caused by a faulty update to computers running Microsoft Windows. The glitch affected 8.5 million Windows devices worldwide, leading to flight cancellations, disruptions in health care services, and emergency communication issues. The outage serves as a warning for Canadian organizations to improve industry practices to prevent future disruptions.

Winsage

July 19, 2024

Global tech outage disrupts Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado DMV, law enforcement operations

A global technology outage caused by an update bug in the Microsoft Windows Operating system has impacted operations at the Colorado Springs Municipal Court, the Colorado Springs Police Department, the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles, and several flights at the Colorado Springs Airport. The issue is not believed to be a security incident or cybersecurity attack.