Microsoft reported in a blog post that around 8.5 million devices were affected worldwide by the recent outage. This disruption, caused by CrowdStrike, led to significant chaos across various industries. The software giant based in the US has deployed hundreds of engineers and experts to assist its customers in restoring services.
In an official blog post, Microsoft detailed the impact of the outage, noting that an update from CrowdStrike on July 18, 2024, was the root cause. “Around 8.5 million devices across the world were impacted by the outage,” the post stated. This event caused major disruption across multiple industries.
The company emphasized, “While the percentage was small, the broad economic and societal impacts reflect the use of CrowdStrike by enterprises that run many critical services.”
Like many other social media companies, Meta also relies on a combination of artificial intelligence and human review to moderate the vast number of posts made on its platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads.
This significant outage highlights the critical dependency of modern enterprises on cybersecurity solutions. As industries grapple with the aftermath, the need for robust and reliable cybersecurity measures has never been more apparent. Microsoft’s swift action to deploy hundreds of engineers demonstrates its commitment to resolving such crises efficiently.
For businesses looking to safeguard their operations against future disruptions, staying updated with the latest cybersecurity practices is crucial. Ensure your systems are resilient and prepared to handle unforeseen challenges.
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