software problems - Microsoft: IT-issue affected 8.5 million Windows devices
From the faulty Software update, which caused widespread disruptions worldwide, approximately 8.5 million Windows devices were affected according to Microsoft's statements on the company's blog. This is less than one percent of all Windows computers, Microsoft stated. The far-reaching economic and societal consequences show how many companies, which operate important services, use the software vendor Crowdstrike.
The IT issue caused widespread disruptions worldwide on Friday morning, nearly paralyzing air traffic in many places. Supermarkets, banks, hospitals, broadcasters, and other institutions were also affected. The cause was named by Crowdstrike as a faulty update for Windows computers. The company announced the error had been fixed on Friday afternoon. However, the effects were felt beyond that. German air traffic, according to the Airport Association ADV, has normalized.
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) announced on Saturday afternoon that the situation was normalizing in many areas. However, many companies were still struggling with the after-effects. "The exact manner in which the erroneous code made its way into the Crowdstrike update has not yet been definitively determined. The BSI is in intensive contact with the company."
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- Microsoft acknowledged the international impact of the software problem, mentioning it on their official blog related to Windows.
- The faulty update, affecting Windows devices, was recognized as a significant disturbance in the Information Technology sector.
- Despite Microsoft's statement, the software issue caused considerable inconvenience in Berlin, Germany, affecting various institutions and services.
- Microsoft's update, intended for Windows computers, led to problems with air traffic management, highlighting the reliance on software in critical sectors.
- Microsoft and the Federal Office for Information Security are working closely with Crowdstrike to understand how an error in their software update occurred.
- The software problem, originating from Microsoft's Windows, had far-reaching consequences, affecting various institutions and affecting air traffic globally.
