Crowdstrike crash trashes the Internet

[2muchcoffeeman]

Apparently.

CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack.

The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website.

We further recommend organizations ensure they're communicating with CrowdStrike representatives through official channels.

Our team is fully mobilized to ensure the security and stability of CrowdStrike customers.​

Statement on Windows Sensor Update - crowdstrike.com

Coverage from NBC News (top story at 6 a.m.): Mass IT outage hits airports, businesses and broadcasters around the world



Great start to the day!

 

[three_bags_full]

Wonderful showing up at the airport with a hangover this morning.

 

[FileNotFound]

This is why you don't push to production on Friday.

 

[Scout]

Unfortunate name.

 

[dixiehack]

I'm the only one in my department not on Eastern time, so this is what it looked like logging in this morning.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

It knocked SportsCenter off the air!

 

[three_bags_full]

And, by hungover, I mean REALLY hungover

 

[DanOregon]

 

[dixiehack]

And, by hungover, I mean REALLY hungover

Ask formerly drunk Three Bags thread?

 

[Spartan Squad]

And, by hungover, I mean REALLY hungover

Did you drink after the shingles vaccine? /crossthread

 

[TigerVols]

This hed should read, "crashes TigerVols' investment account." Crowdstrike has been a lucrative favorite of mine for years...Imma now gonna go get the shingles vaccine and a bottle of Tito's.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

It knocked SportsCenter off the air!

And nothing of value was lost.