(19 Jul 2024)
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Atlanta – 19 July 2024
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A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air after a faulty software update disrupted companies and services around the world and highlighted their dependence on just a handful of providers.
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the trouble with the update it issued that was affecting computers running Microsoft Windows was not a security incident or cyberattack.
It said a fix was on the way. But hours later, the disruptions continued.
Long lines formed at airports in the U.S., Europe and Asia as airlines lost access to check-in and booking services at a time when many travelers are heading away on summer vacations. Hospitals and doctors’ offices had problems with their appointment systems, and canceled surgeries.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop orders for Delta and United airlines just before noon.
JetBlue said in a statement that its operations remain normal, and that it is not experiencing any systemwide delays or cancellations.
United Airlines said earlier that the outage was affecting its computer systems and warned customers of potential flight delays. The carrier said some flights are resuming and it is issuing waivers to make it easier to change travel plans within its website.
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