On Friday, a significant IT outage disrupted critical services worldwide, impacting systems in India, Australia, Germany, the United States, the UK, and other countries. This major cyber outage affected airlines, health systems, and emergency services, creating widespread chaos.
The suspected cause of the outage is a failure in CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity platform providing security solutions for Microsoft Windows. This outage had far-reaching consequences, affecting various sectors across the globe.
Global Impact of the Outage
In Australia, banks, telecoms, media outlets, and airlines faced significant disruptions. Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator reported a “large-scale technical outage” affecting numerous companies and services.
In the United States, emergency 911 services were down in many parts, and non-emergency call centers were also affected. This disruption posed a serious risk to public safety.
Britain’s Sky News, a major television news channel, experienced broadcasting issues. Sky News’ executive chairman, David Rhodes, apologized to viewers for the interruption, stating the inability to broadcast live TV.
The Associated Press, a prominent news agency, also faced service disruptions. An update received by India Today mentioned that the Associated Press was experiencing intermittent service disruptions affecting news delivery.
In England, a health booking system used by doctors went offline, causing significant inconvenience in the healthcare sector. Additionally, the London Stock Exchange services were disrupted, impacting financial markets.
Major Airline Disruptions
The outage caused major disruptions in the airline industry. Berlin airport halted all flights until 1:30 PM (Indian Time) due to a technical fault. The airport operator announced on social media that check-ins were delayed due to the error.
Major US airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United, reportedly grounded all flights, causing significant delays and passenger inconvenience.
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, was also affected. A spokesperson mentioned that the outage impacted flights flying from and to Schiphol.
In Britain, flyers at Edinburgh Airport could not use automated boarding pass scanners, and monitors at security displayed a message saying “server offline.”
In India, the outage led to widespread flight delays across airports. Booking and check-in services of several airlines, including IndiGo, Akasa Airlines, and SpiceJet, were hit, causing significant disruptions in air travel.
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