CrowdStrike vs. Microsoft: Who’s at Fault for the IT Outage?

July 19, 2024 | A global IT outage caused by a CrowdStrike update has led to debate over responsibility. The update triggered widespread crashes, impacting sectors from airports to banks.

CrowdStrike insists the issue wasn’t a cyberattack and has deployed a fix, while Microsoft has restored its cloud services. Analysts draw parallels to past incidents, emphasizing the need for thorough testing and robust incident response.

Controversy remains: Was the flaw in CrowdStrike’s update or Microsoft’s system?

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