IT Outage Causes Global Chaos

Massive disruption affects businesses and services worldwide

Thousands of flights canceled, banks closed, and companies paralyzed

(Wellington, July 19, 2024) - A widespread Microsoft outage has disrupted flights, banks, media outlets, and companies around the world. As of 6:38 AM, the outage has caused: * 5,078 flights canceled globally, affecting 46% of scheduled flights. * Banks and ATMs closed, leaving customers unable to access their funds. * Media outlets unable to publish or broadcast news. * Businesses paralyzed, with employees unable to access email, software, and other essential tools. The outage is believed to have been caused by a security update from US group CrowdStrike, which caused a problem with Microsoft's Windows operating system. The severity and reach of the outage have made it the most spectacular IT failure in history.