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Thousands of users plagued with issues across Microsoft 365 and Azure
AppWizard
July 31, 2024

Thousands of users plagued with issues across Microsoft 365 and Azure

Microsoft has resolved recent global outages affecting several Office applications and cloud services, which were caused by a "network infrastructure" issue. The outage impacted platforms including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, and Outlook, preventing users from accessing their emails and other services. Various organizations, such as Cambridge Water and HM Courts Service, reported disruptions. The outage was less severe than a previous incident caused by CrowdStrike, which affected approximately 8.5 million Windows computers and led to significant operational challenges across multiple sectors. Companies notably affected included NatWest, EE, O2, and several gaming platforms. NatWest acknowledged issues with customer access to their webpages, while HM Courts and Tribunals Service reported difficulties in accessing online services. Over 1,000 reports of issues with Microsoft 365 and more than 2,000 related to Minecraft were noted. The situation has raised concerns about the resilience of digital infrastructures and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures, prompting discussions about a potential Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in the UK.
App Developer Magazine august 2024
AppWizard
July 31, 2024

App Developer Magazine august 2024

Michael Zuercher discusses challenges faced by SaaS companies and the decision to build or buy solutions. Winners of the Apple Swift Student Challenge for 2024 are celebrated. Updates include revisions to Apple's app review guidelines and the MarkLogic FastTrack UI toolkit from Progress. Blizzard developers have formed a union, and ScopeTrader has launched an astronomy forum. Events like .NET Conf Focus on AI and WWDC24 are summarized. Reports include findings from the Linux Foundation on secure software development education and AppsFlyer's insights into e-commerce app marketing trends. AWS has launched App Studio with a generative AI service for app development. Microsoft and Lumen are influencing the AI landscape, and discussions arise about OpenAI's SearchGPT. The causes of a recent Microsoft outage are investigated, and the Engage SDK for Android is released. The crypto space sees top unicorns of 2024 and a rise in crypto wallet downloads. Factors that may disrupt Nvidia's AI dominance are explored, and Meta AI introduces multilingual capabilities. Details on the public release of Apple Vision Pro and a new video series are provided. An interview with app developers in health, fitness, and education applications is included.
Southwest Airlines avoided CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage because it’s still running Windows 3.1 — fourth-largest US airline remained free of BSoD errors because its OS hasn't been updated in decades
Winsage
July 27, 2024

Southwest Airlines avoided CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage because it’s still running Windows 3.1 — fourth-largest US airline remained free of BSoD errors because its OS hasn’t been updated in decades

A global IT outage caused by a problematic update from CrowdStrike led millions of Windows computers to experience Blue Screen of Death errors, significantly disrupting airlines, hospitals, banks, and businesses worldwide. United, Delta, and American Airlines faced thousands of canceled flights, while Southwest Airlines remained operational due to its reliance on the outdated Windows 3.1 operating system, which has not been updated since 2001. This legacy system was unaffected by the CrowdStrike update, allowing Southwest to avoid similar disruptions. Additionally, Southwest uses Windows 95 for staff scheduling, which also escaped the update's impact. Despite its operational resilience, Southwest's operations were indirectly affected by disruptions at other airports, and there are concerns about the long-term viability of its outdated systems.
CrowdStrike offers $10 gift cards after causing $5.4 billion outage
Winsage
July 26, 2024

CrowdStrike offers $10 gift cards after causing $5.4 billion outage

CrowdStrike, a cyber-security firm based in Austin, offered Uber Eats gift vouchers to customers impacted by a massive software update that caused a Microsoft outage, resulting in a global computer crash. The company also issued a plan to prevent future outages and is facing complaints over diversity-hiring practices.
CrowdStrike fallout: Here’s why your home Windows PC survived the Microsoft outage
Winsage
July 22, 2024

CrowdStrike fallout: Here’s why your home Windows PC survived the Microsoft outage

The recent CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage did not affect home PCs due to CrowdStrike's focus on selling cybersecurity licenses to businesses. The outage was triggered by a CrowdStrike update on Windows systems and did not impact Google or AWS cloud ecosystems. CrowdStrike and Microsoft are working to resolve the issue and reassess their strategies to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Microsoft outage affects 8.5mn Windows devices
Winsage
July 21, 2024

Microsoft outage affects 8.5mn Windows devices

CrowdStrike's software update caused a global IT system disruption affecting 8.5 million Windows devices. The update led to a technical outage that prompted Microsoft to mobilize engineers to resolve the issue. The incident highlighted the interconnected nature of the global ecosystem of cloud service providers, software platforms, security firms, and customers. The vulnerability in Windows systems was caused by an update to CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor cybersecurity application, emphasizing the importance of thorough testing before deployment. Both CrowdStrike and Microsoft are implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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