A cyber expert has warned the global IT catastrophe believed to be caused by CrowdStrike could last for a while, and will be costing businesses billions of pounds every single hour
Chaos erupted after a Microsoft IT outage booted swathes of major brands offline - with millions still affected by the 'blue screen of death'.
Believed to be caused by a corrupt file during a Windows update installation, cyber security firm CrowdStrike say the IT meltdown has been 'identified' and dispelled rumours of a cyber attack - but how long will it take for order to be restored?Cyber expert Simon Pardo, director of Computer Care, warns that while Microsoft services have been slowly returning online, disruption could pursue for 'weeks'.
"Updates should always be thoroughly tested before they are pushed out to users, and it's hard to know whether this is human error or a failure of process... Computer users will need to wait for their IT team to resolve the issue, and many people may need to work from their phone or use a pen and paper in the meantime."
"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."
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