Cybersecurity Outage Causes Global Chaos
Airlines, Businesses Impacted by Major IT Failure
By Staff Writer | July 19, 2023
A major cybersecurity outage has grounded flights, disrupted businesses, and affected millions of systems worldwide. The outage, which began on Friday, is reportedly linked to antivirus software provider Crowdstrike.
At least three major US airlines, including American, United, and Delta, have grounded all flights due to the outage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground stop notice, prohibiting all departures.
Crowdstrike confirmed the outage and stated that it is impacting businesses globally. The company did not provide details on the cause of the outage but said it is working to resolve the issue.
The outage has also affected media, banks, and telecoms companies in Australia. According to Reuters, the issue appears to be related to a global cybersecurity problem.
The impact of the outage is still being assessed, but it is clear that it is having a significant impact on businesses and consumers worldwide.
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