Major Services Impacted Including Airlines Banks And Healthcare

Global IT Outage Disrupts Industries Worldwide

Major Services Impacted, Including Airlines, Banks, and Healthcare

A widespread IT outage has affected major services across the globe, impacting industries such as airlines, banks, healthcare, and broadcasters. The disruption, which began on Friday, has caused flight delays, bank transaction failures, and interruptions in healthcare services.

Root Cause Under Investigation

The cause of the outage is still under investigation, but it is believed to be related to a defective software update issued by CrowdStrike, a US-based cybersecurity company.

Businesses Struggle to Recover

The outage has had a significant impact on businesses worldwide. Airlines have been forced to cancel or delay flights, while banks have experienced disruptions in online banking and ATM services. Healthcare providers have also been affected, with some hospitals facing difficulties accessing patient records and medical equipment.