Global Tech Outage: Chaos in Flights, Banks, Hospitals, and Media

A widespread technology outage disrupted global operations, affecting flights, banks, hospitals, and media outlets. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attributed the issue to a faulty Microsoft Windows update, not a cyberattack. The disruption highlighted the world's reliance on a small number of software providers. Efforts to resolve the issue continued as chaos escalated worldwide.

A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline, and took media outlets off air on Friday, causing a massive disruption that highlighted the world's dependence on software from a few key providers.

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike addressed the issue, clarifying that it was not a security incident or cyberattack, but rather a faulty update deployed to Microsoft Windows computers. They assured that a fix was underway.

However, as hours passed, the chaos persisted and even escalated. Long lines formed at airports worldwide as airlines lost access to check-in and booking services, severely affecting summer vacation travelers. Media outlets, hospitals, and banks also reported significant disruptions, pointing out the fragility of core internet infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)