CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity company offering endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services, here are some things to know.
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CrowdStrike is a leading cybersecurity company specialising in endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response.
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A core component of their security platform, this sensor is designed to monitor and protect endpoints like computers and servers.
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The outage affected millions of Windows computers worldwide, disrupting operations in various sectors including airlines, hospitals, banks etc.
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CrowdStrike's CEO, George Kurtz, apologized for the incident and acknowledged the severe impact.
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The outage highlighted the critical role of cybersecurity software in modern infrastructure and the potential consequences of errors in such systems.
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The incident underscored the risk of cyberattacks targeting vulnerable systems in the aftermath of such disruptions.
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The U.S. government closely monitored the situation and offered assistance to affected parties.