Incident Overview
A recent update from CrowdStrike has triggered the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Microsoft Windows, resulting in significant disruptions.
Company Responses
Both CrowdStrike and Microsoft are actively working on a solution. In the interim, they recommend disabling or uninstalling the problematic update.
Scope and Impact
The issue has affected multiple versions of Windows, impacting users globally, including those in critical sectors such as banking and IT services.
Preventive Measures
To mitigate risks, it is advisable to delay installing new updates until they are confirmed stable and to regularly back up systems.
Technical Details
The update has caused disruptions across various Windows versions, affecting users worldwide and notably impacting critical sectors like banking and IT services.
User Reactions
Users have expressed frustration and have shared troubleshooting tips, including uninstalling the update sensor version 6.58 or using system restore points.
Users are advised to revert to version 6.56, which is currently stable.
Recommendation:
It's also recommended to stay updated with the latest guidance from CrowdStrike and Microsoft and to back up your systems regularly to mitigate risks associated with updates.
Referencing:
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-windows-outage-crowdstrike-global-it-probems/
No comments:
Post a Comment