Talk about irony: The software that paralyzed Windows computers around the world late Thursday night and early Friday morning was planted by a company that protects Windows computers against malware. According to the website 6sense.com, CrowdStrike has more than 3,500 customers, which represent about one of every four companies buying endpoint security. As part of that service, it continuously and automatically updates the Falcon Sensor software on its customers’ machines. According to CrowdStrike, the problem was triggered by a “single content update” for its customers with Windows PCs. Dan O’Dowd, a developer of security software for the military, said the fiasco demonstrates that we need better software in critical systems.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 22, 2024 14:56 UTC