Microsoft Cloud Outage Causes Global Disruptions

Microsoft users worldwide have reported massive outages, with services like Azure and Teams affected. A new Crowdstrike update is cited as the cause, leading to disruptions, including the Blue Screen of Death error. The issue impacted airlines, banks, and media outlets but has been resolved in some regions.

Microsoft users across the globe, especially in India, have reported significant disruptions in various services. This issue was highlighted by the outage tracking website Downdetector, which showed numerous user complaints.

The global Microsoft cloud outage resulted in US airlines canceling flights. However, the tech giant later announced that the issue in the Central US region had been resolved. A new update from cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike is being blamed for the outage, which affected Windows-based desktops and laptops.

On X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, Crowdstrike, and Windows are trending as users report problems across Microsoft services, including Azure and Teams. Microsoft stated that it is investigating the issue, which is impacting users' ability to access various Microsoft 365 applications and services. The company noted improvements but continues to take mitigation actions.

The glitch led to the Blue Screen of Death error messages. Users globally reported disruptions, affecting international airlines, banks, and media outlets. 'Blue screen of death reported at multiple companies - Crowd Strike attack. Are you also facing it?' wrote a user on X.

(With inputs from agencies.)