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Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

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Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain

Government cybersecurity agencies and CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz are warning businesses and individuals about phishing schemes related to the recent software update outage caused by CrowdStrike. Malicious actors are posing as CrowdStrike employees or tech specialists offering assistance. Airlines, especially in the US, have been heavily affected by the outage, with thousands of flights canceled. Healthcare systems faced clinic closures and restricted access to patient records. Questions are being raised about the quality control of the software update from CrowdStrike, and experts expect scammers to exploit the situation through targeted phishing attempts. Affected businesses should only use a fix from CrowdStrike and be wary of unsolicited help.

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