CrowdStrike Addresses Disruption Caused by Content Update

CrowdStrike confirmed that the recent disruptions affecting companies globally are not due to a security incident or cyberattack, but rather a defect in a content update. CEO George Kurtz assured customers that the issue has been identified and corrected, with a fix already deployed to affected Windows hosts.

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike announced on Friday that the widespread disruptions experienced by companies worldwide were not the result of a security incident or cyberattack.

According to a post by CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz on social media platform X, the company is working with customers affected by a defect discovered in a single content update for Windows hosts. Kurtz emphasized, 'This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated, and a fix has been deployed.'

The prompt identification and resolution underline CrowdStrike's commitment to customer security and operational integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)