Tech Desk
Jul 19, 2024
Following the devastating impact of the global Microsoft outage, Microsoft said the “forthcoming” solution was hindered by a third-party service following the rollout of its update.
Further elaborating on the worldwide tech outage, Microsoft said, "We are aware of an issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third party software platform. We anticipate a resolution is forthcoming."
The development of the expected resolve emerged on the heels of the Microsoft outage causing disruptions in numerous public and private sections operating globally. This includes airlines, banks, and supermarkets that heavily rely on technology and automation.
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To get rid of the outage and stabilise businesses, technology ministers of various countries tried to get in touch with Microsoft and its associates.
"We are aware of an issue affecting a subset of customers. We acknowledge the impact this can have on customers, and we are working to restore services for those still experiencing disruptions as quickly as possible," stated a Microsoft spokesperson in a separate statement.
"Crowdstrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, and isolated and a fix has been deployed," said George Kurtz, the CEO of Crowdstrike, after affectees began pointing arrows towards Crowdstrik.
He added that the company referred bothered customers to the support portal for updates and will keep backing them up comprehensively through updates on its website.
