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Microsoft outage disrupts services worldwide | Mint
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1y ago
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A widespread outage at Microsoft's Azure cloud service caused disruptions globally, including in India. The outage, initiated by an update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, led to device crashes and impacted various industries such as transportation, banking, healthcare, and media. Flights in India experienced delays and cancellations, hospitals faced interruptions in patient services, and stock exchanges and payment systems worldwide were affected. Microsoft and CrowdStrike are working to resolve the issue, and the Indian government and regulators are taking steps to minimize disruptions. The incident highlights the importance of proactive defense strategies and cybersecurity measures.
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Microsoft outage strikes again, disrupting Calendar and Teams: Report | Mint
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8m ago
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Microsoft 365 is currently facing a widespread outage, leaving users unable to access services like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. The disruption started around 2:34 PM and is affecting users globally. Reports suggest that the outage is impacting several Microsoft services, causing difficulties for businesses and individuals who rely on these tools. Microsoft is actively investigating the issue and has provided a workaround for affected users. They have also reassured users that they are working on resolving the problem.
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Microsoft Outage: IT Ministry issues advisory, says problem related to recent update in product
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1y ago
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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory following disruptions in global and Indian airlines, banks, and other institutions caused by an outage in Microsoft products. The outage appears to be related to a recent update in the CrowdStrike agent Falcon Sensor, causing Windows hosts to crash and display a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The issue has been identified and updates have been released to resolve it. Microsoft users worldwide, including in India, have reported service outages across various Microsoft services. The cause of the outage is believed to be a new update from cybersecurity software firm CrowdStrike.
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Apple founder Steve Jobs on Microsoft: ‘No taste, don’t think of original ideas, third-rate products…’ | Old video | Mint
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1y ago
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A resurfaced clip of Apple founder Steve Jobs criticizing Microsoft is making rounds on social media. In the clip, Jobs expresses his view that Microsoft lacks taste, originality, and cultural influence in their products. He also refers to their products as "third-rate". The clip gained attention following a recent worldwide outage of Microsoft Windows systems caused by a software update error from CrowdStrike. The outage disrupted various industries, leading to manual processes and service cancellations. CrowdStrike's CEO, George Kurtz, addressed the issue on social media, assuring affected users that the company was actively working to resolve the problem.
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IT outage: Microsoft deploys hundreds of engineers, experts to restore services
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1y ago
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Microsoft has deployed hundreds of engineers and experts to help restore services for customers following an outage caused by its cybersecurity partner, CrowdStrike. The global outage, which affected around 8.5 million devices worldwide, was caused by an update from CrowdStrike on July 18. The disruption impacted various businesses, including airports and airlines in India. Microsoft is collaborating with other cloud providers, such as Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services, to address the issue and provide technical guidance and support to affected customers. The incident highlights the interconnected nature of the technology ecosystem and the importance of prioritizing safe deployment and disaster recovery.
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Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues
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8m ago
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Several Microsoft 365 customers worldwide experienced issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday. Users reported difficulties in accessing emails, calendars, and other Microsoft applications, such as PowerPoint. Microsoft acknowledged the problem, which appeared to be related to Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams calendar functionality. The company worked on identifying and resolving the issue, with a fix deployed to most affected environments. However, targeted restarts took longer than expected. Downdetector recorded thousands of outage reports, primarily for Outlook.
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microsoft outage live updates: Microsoft Global Outage Live Updates: Investigation underway; ops at banks, IT companies halted - The Economic Times
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1y ago
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Several major companies across different industries, including Air France and hospitals in Germany, experienced IT disruptions due to a global outage. The issue is believed to be related to a recent update from the cybersecurity company Crowdstrike, affecting Microsoft's Windows operating system. Media outlets in Australia and the UK, as well as financial institutions and telecoms companies, were also affected. The London Stock Exchange Group reported technical issues with its news services, while Microsoft confirmed that the outage affecting its cloud services in the Central US region had been resolved. Traders and airlines worldwide faced operational challenges, and the Blue Screen of Death error affected countless Windows devices.
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Microsoft Teams slowly returning to normalcy after outage
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1y ago
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Microsoft Teams is gradually returning to normalcy after a recent outage. The popular collaboration tool experienced disruptions in service, affecting users worldwide. However, Microsoft has resolved the issue and is working to prevent similar incidents in the future. Despite the momentary setback, Teams remains a reliable platform for remote work and virtual meetings.
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Elon Musk takes a jibe at Microsoft’s outage; here's what he says..
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1y ago
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Tech mogul Elon Musk has taken a swipe at Microsoft following a global outage caused by a recent update of CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor. The disruption led to system failures and halted numerous PCs worldwide. Musk tweeted "Macrohard >> Microsoft," mocking the tech giant during the crisis. He also shared a meme highlighting the irony that X (formerly Twitter) remained operational while other platforms faltered. The outage has underscored the importance of tech infrastructure and the need for robust systems. CrowdStrike has acknowledged the issue, rolled back the update, and released fixes to address the crashes.
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Insurers face business interruption claims after global tech outage
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1y ago
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Insurers are bracing themselves for an influx of business interruption claims following a worldwide tech outage that occurred on Friday. The outage, triggered by a software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, affected various industries including travel, finance, and healthcare. While some businesses may be able to claim for losses, others may not have coverage in their insurance policies. There may also be legal claims against CrowdStrike and Microsoft, who were involved in the defective update. Additionally, travel insurance claims are expected to rise due to missed connections and delays caused by the outage.
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Microsoft's 365 products down for thousands of users, shows Downdetector
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11m ago
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Microsoft experienced an outage on September 12, affecting over 16,000 users, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. This comes after a previous software update issue from CrowdStrike that affected 8.5 million Windows devices. The cause and nature of the outage are unknown, and Microsoft has not provided a recovery timeline. Some users reported that services were back up and running, while others experienced ongoing issues. Microsoft's suite includes popular productivity tools like Word and Excel.
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