What caused the Windows outages affecting flights, companies around the world

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Microsoft said it was aware of an issue affecting Windows programs running cybersecurity technology from CrowdStrike. Here’s how flights, hospitals and services were affected.

A traveler uses her cellphone to photograph a departures board displaying blue error screens, also known as the “blue screen of death,” at Newark International Airport in New Jersey on Friday. Mass IT outages have caused disruptions around the world — with thousands of flights canceled or delayed and online services down at airports, hospitals, banks and businesses.

The company says it is aware of an issue affecting Windows programs running technology from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. President Biden hason the outage, according to an administration official, who added that the White House will get “sector by sector updates throughout the day.” Here’s what to know about the widespread IT outages and what happens next.

 

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