Botched Microsoft Update Causes Global IT Meltdown
Critical Services Halted as Airlines, Hospitals, Train Networks Impacted
Hundreds of Flights Canceled as Outage Rolls On
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A widespread Microsoft outage is disrupting critical businesses and services worldwide, leaving airlines, hospitals, train networks, and more reeling. The number of flights canceled across the globe has reached 5,078 as of the latest update, with 46% of those scheduled for today affected.
The outage, which began on Tuesday, has been blamed on a security update from US group CrowdStrike that caused a problem with Microsoft's Windows. The issue is believed to have triggered a cascade of events that brought down systems across the world, including those responsible for operating flights, managing hospitals, and running train networks.
Airlines have been hit particularly hard by the outage. Major carriers such as United, American, and Delta have reported widespread delays and cancellations, with some airports forced to close entirely. Hospitals are also struggling to function, with some reporting that they are unable to access patient records or schedule surgeries.
Experts say the outage is one of the most significant IT failures in history. It is still unclear when the issue will be resolved, but Microsoft has said it is working on a fix. In the meantime, businesses and organizations around the world are being forced to find alternative ways to operate, causing widespread disruption and inconvenience.
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