Recently, there was a big problem with computers all around the world. It affected important places like stock exchanges, supermarkets, and airports. The issue started because of a mistake in an update that a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike sent out.
This mistake caused computers running on Windows to suddenly crash and show a blue screen error, which meant they had to restart unexpectedly. Microsoft, another big company that provides cloud services and software, also faced problems because of this issue.
They worked hard to fix what went wrong, especially in the Central US, where the impact was the most serious. Even after fixing the main problem, some Microsoft programs, like Office 365, still had some issues.
CrowdStrike quickly responded by fixing the mistake they made in their update. They clarified that it wasn't caused by someone attacking their systems but was due to a mistake in their software update. They assured everyone that they were working to provide support and updates to help fix the problems.
The impact of these computer problems was widespread. In India, airlines such as IndiGo, Akasa Airlines, and SpiceJet had trouble with their flights. They had to check-in passengers manually, causing delays. Payment apps, stock trading platforms, and banking services were also affected, making it difficult for people to do transactions smoothly.
Even media organizations like Sky News in the UK and the Associated Press had trouble broadcasting news because of the computer issues. This showed how much the problem affected not just businesses but also how information gets to people. To help people deal with these computer issues, a team called the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) gave advice on how to fix the problem.
They recommended steps like starting the computer in Safe Mode, finding specific files that were causing problems, and deleting them to make the computer stable again. This situation taught everyone how important it is to have strong cybersecurity and to be careful when updating software. It also showed how connected our world is through computers. A problem that started in one place affected people and businesses all over the globe. Moving forward, companies will need to be more careful with updates and be ready to respond quickly if something goes wrong with their software.